Entries Open on 01 March

By Marketing @ RSSS | 28/02/2024

Entries for the 2024 Royal South Street Society Eisteddfod open on 01 March. Entries for all sections are open including: Calisthenics Dance Speech & Drama Vocal Debating Aria Choral All Abilities Performing Arts Festival of Schools Instrumental Music – Solos and Bands Pianoforte Chopin Entry closing dates do vary for specific disciplines, please be certain…

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Extended Entries till 1st May and Covid- 19 Update

By RSSS | 30/03/2020 |

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…

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Founders Theatre – Federation University Australia

By RSSS | 26/02/2018 |

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…

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Her Majesty’s Theatre works update

By RSSS | 05/06/2019 |

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…

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King Charles III

By RSSS | 06/05/2023

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…

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Life Member Recognised for Service to The Arts

By RSSS | 26/06/2017

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.

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Life Membership Awarded to Lloyd Harvey

By RSSS | 20/04/2017

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.…

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New section for people with disability

By RSSS | 26/06/2017

New in 2017 The Royal South Street Society will introduce its first ever dedicated section for people with disability called The Arts for All. It will feature dance, speech & drama, vocal and instrumental and will conclude the Eisteddfod on November 7th. The event will be staged at the RACV Goldfields Resort at Creswick with…

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New Sections in 2024

By AscetDevTeam | 08/12/2023

Schools get ready to rock in 2024!!! We are excited to advise that we have added NEW SECTIONS to our Freemasons Victoria Festival of Schools Music, Bands and Instrumental sections in 2024!! Set to be held between September 7-12 at Caro Convention Centre – new Jazz/Rock combo sections, VCE/VET, and non-competitive critique only sections!! Plus,…

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