Posts by RSSS
2018 Eisteddfod successfully completed
2018 Royal South Street Society Eisteddfod successfully completes another year of magical performances – see you in 2019 As the curtain falls for the last time on the amazing 2018 Competition – some words of thanks from Royal South Street Society President – Mr Peter Zala – “Well, what a challenging year, but we came…
Read More2019 Grand National Eisteddfod
The 128th Royal South Street Society Eisteddfod for 2019 closed on the 2nd November. During its open season it ran for 97 days in 8 different venues around Ballarat, covering 15 separate disciplines and over 5,500 performances. Thank you to every competitor, every audience member, all our wonderful sponsors and donors, and every single fabulous…
Read MoreACU Debating Sponsorship
South Street is thrilled to announce the continuation of our partnership with the ACU Aquinas Campus as sponsors of the ACU Debating Challenge Cup. Campus Dean Professor Bridget Aitchison has confirmed the sponsorship until 2020 which will enable RSSS to run the best debating competition possible with the best adjudicators.
Read MoreAlumni – Past Competitors
Royal South Street Society Alumni…Where are they now? We are seeking as many current alumni stories as we possibly can! Do you know past competitors? Do you know where they are now? Do you have a story to share? We know not all past competitors continue to pursue careers in the performing arts, but many…
Read MoreBallarat Performing Arts Centre
All of us at Royal South Street Society are very excited by the potential and possibilities that lie ahead for our performing arts community via Ballarat Performing Arts Centre at the former Neil St Church site. BPAC have announced their success in receiving funding through the Community Bank Buninyong, who are supporting the goals and…
Read MoreCongratulations Mary-Rose McLaren
Ballarat’s Great Women Honouree, Mary-Rose McLaren (RSSS Board Director & Discipline Chair)
Read MoreExtended Entries till 1st May and Covid- 19 Update
We are still busily planning for our 2020 Eisteddfod! However, in light of COVID-19, we are investigating alternate ways to proceed with competitions. Our number one priority is the health and well-being of our competitors, volunteers, audience and staff. So with this in mind, our 2020 Eisteddfod may be a little different this year. Our…
Read MoreFounders Theatre – Federation University Australia
South Street proudly announces a partnership with Federation University Australia (FedUni) to use the 1870 Founders Hall at their Mt. Helen campus. Founders is a most suitable and wonderful venue with seating for up to 670 patrons, an excellent sized stage and plentiful dressing and warm up rooms. FedUni’s Mt.Helen campus also presents a number…
Read MoreHer Majesty’s Theatre works update
Members of the RSSS board were last week briefed by Her Maj management on the progress of stage #1 of works. The great news is that things are well and truly on track for our return with the stage strengthened, dressing rooms rebuilt and roof trusses reinforced with steel amongst the many other tasks. Work…
Read MoreKing Charles III
The Royal status of South Street was granted in 1962 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II for service to the community, creating the Royal South Street Society. Today we acknowledge the coronation of King Charles III and the Crown’s continuing support of the arts – the recognition of the importance of the arts as…
Read MoreLife Member Recognised for Service to The Arts
Last week Royal South Street Society Life Member, Dr. Tony Cole was awarded the Denis Bateman award. This awarded is a joint venture between the Ballarat Arts Foundation and The Rotary Club of Ballarat South, in recognition of Tony’s long term service to the performing arts.
Read MoreLife Membership Awarded to Lloyd Harvey
Last week our annual general meeting took place. The event saw the release our our 2016 financial report accompanied by some supporting speakers. We were very excited to welcome along 2016 Mi Sound Competitor Anna Oliphant Wright as our guest performer for the evening, her original music and slide guitar performances were enjoyed by all.…
Read More