Royal South Street Society Eisteddfod Ballarat

Freemasons Vocal Performances - 16 to under 18 years
2026-06-13 10:15 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Tickets for all sessions available at the door
Come along and enjoy the performances of some of the finest young vocalists in the state as they perform for adjudication, feedback for skill and artistry development and prizes and awards.
For some it is their very first time performing on stage…for others, they are poised for future careers.
Saturday June 13 – Monday 29 June
Daily events and times:
Saturday 13 June

10.15am – 16 to under 18years
1.30pm – 16 to under 18 years
6.00pm – 16 to under 18 years Stage & Screen Combo & Aggregate Awards

Sunday 14 June

10.15am – 18 years and over
1.30pm – 18 years and over, 18 years and over Stage & Screen Combo & Aggregate Awards

Monday 22 June

10.15am – Vocal Duet or Trio, Beginner AMEB/RockSchool/ANZCA Exam Syllabus Repertoire
1.30pm – Intermediate AMEB/RockSchool/ANZCA Exam Syllabus Repertoire, Original Song, Under 16 years

Tuesday 23 June

9.15am – 10 to under 12 years
12.30pm – 10 to under 12 years
5.30pm – 10 to under 12 years, Aggregate Award

Wednesday 24 June

9.15am – Under 10 years
12.30pm – Under 10 years, Aggregate Award

Thursday 25 June

9.15am – 12 to under 14 years
12.30pm – 12 to under 14 years
6.00pm – 12 top under 14 years Stage & Screen Combo, Aggregate Award

Friday 26 June

9.15am – 14 to under 16 years
1.30pm – 14 to under 16 years
6.30pm – Junior Championship Challenge, 14 to under 16 years aggregate

Saturday 27 June

11.15am – 18 years and over
2.30pm – 18 years and over
6.30pm – Senior Championship Challenge

Sunday 28 June

1.00pm Herald Sun Aria Heat 1
2.30pm – Herald Sun Aria Heat 2
4.00pm – Herald Sun Aria Heat 3

Monday 29 June

7.30pm – Herald Sun Aria Semi Final

Calisthenics Solo Auditions - Best of the best!
2026-06-13 13:00 - 18:30 | Founders Theatre, Federation University, University Drive, Mt Helen, VIC, 3350, Australia
Tickets for all sessions available at the door
Come along and enjoy all the performances of the finest calisthenics soloists in Australia as they perform for selection for the prestigious Couture Costume Dancewear Calisthenics Solo Final – held in October.
Saturday June 13 at Founders Theatre, Federation University, Mt Helen
Saturday 13 June

From 1.00pm – 50 stunning calisthenics solo auditions

From $25.00, Student and child concessions.

Freemasons Vocal Performances - 18 years and Over
2026-06-14 10:15 - 18:00 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Tickets for all sessions available at the door
Come along and enjoy the performances of some of the finest young vocalists in the state as they perform for adjudication, feedback for skill and artistry development and prizes and awards.
For some it is their very first time performing on stage…for others, they are poised for future careers.
Saturday June 13 – Monday 29 June
Daily events and times:
Sunday 14 June

10.15am – 18 years and over
1.30pm – 18 years and over, 18 years and over Stage & Screen Combo & Aggregate Awards

Monday 22 June

10.15am – Vocal Duet or Trio, Beginner AMEB/RockSchool/ANZCA Exam Syllabus Repertoire
1.30pm – Intermediate AMEB/RockSchool/ANZCA Exam Syllabus Repertoire, Original Song, Under 16 years

Tuesday 23 June

9.15am – 10 to under 12 years
12.30pm – 10 to under 12 years
5.30pm – 10 to under 12 years, Aggregate Award

Wednesday 24 June

9.15am – Under 10 years
12.30pm – Under 10 years, Aggregate Award

Thursday 25 June

9.15am – 12 to under 14 years
12.30pm – 12 to under 14 years
6.00pm – 12 top under 14 years Stage & Screen Combo, Aggregate Award

Friday 26 June

9.15am – 14 to under 16 years
1.30pm – 14 to under 16 years
6.30pm – Junior Championship Challenge, 14 to under 16 years aggregate

Saturday 27 June

11.15am – 18 years and over
2.30pm – 18 years and over
6.30pm – Senior Championship Challenge

Sunday 28 June

1.00pm Herald Sun Aria Heat 1
2.30pm – Herald Sun Aria Heat 2
4.00pm – Herald Sun Aria Heat 3

Monday 29 June

7.30pm – Herald Sun Aria Semi Final

Graceful Solo Auditions - Best of the best!
2026-06-14 12:30 - 18:30 | Founders Theatre, Federation University, University Drive, Mt Helen, VIC, 3350, Australia
Tickets for all sessions available at the door
Come along and enjoy all the performances of the finest calisthenics soloists in Australia as they perform for selection for the prestigious Couture Costume Dancewear Graceful Solo Final – held in October.
Sunday June 14 at Founders Theatre, Federation University, Mt Helen
Sunday 14 June

From 12.30pm – 54 stunning graceful solo auditions

From $25.00, Student and child concessions.

Schimmel Pianoforte - 9 years and under and more
2026-06-15 09:15 - 21:00 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Tickets available at the door for all sessions.
Come along and enjoy the exquisite pianoforte performances of performers ranging in ages:
Monday 15 June

9.15am – 9 years and under
12.15am – 9 years and under
5.00pm – 10 years and under, 15 years and under

Tuesday 16 June

9.15am – 9 years and under
1.00pm – 9 years and under, 15 years and under
6.00pm – 15 years and under

Wednesday 17 June

9.15am – Open age
12.00pm – Open age, 19 years and under
5.30pm – 19 years and under

Thursday 18 June

9.45am – 10 years and under
1.00pm – 10 years and under
5.00pm – 10 years and under, Open age composition & masterclass

Friday 19 June

9.00am 12 years and under
1.30pm 12 years and under
6.00pm – 12 years and under

Saturday 20 June

9.15am – 15 years and under
12.30pm – 15 years and under
4.00pm – Junior Chopin Piano Solo Championship

Sunday 21 June

2.30pm – Senior Chopin Piano Championship – Margaret Schofield Memorial Prize for a Performance of the music of Chopin

Schimmel Pianoforte - 9 years and under, 15 years and under
2026-06-16 09:15 - 21:00 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Tickets available at the door for all sessions.
Come along and enjoy the exquisite pianoforte performances of performers ranging in ages:
Tuesday 16 June

9.15am – 9 years and under
1.00pm – 9 years and under, 15 years and under
6.00pm – 15 years and under

Wednesday 17 June

9.15am – Open age
12.00pm – Open age, 19 years and under
5.30pm – 19 years and under

Thursday 18 June

9.45am – 10 years and under
1.00pm – 10 years and under
5.00pm – 10 years and under, Open age composition & masterclass

Friday 19 June

9.00am 12 years and under
1.30pm 12 years and under
6.00pm – 12 years and under

Saturday 20 June

9.15am – 15 years and under
12.30pm – 15 years and under
4.00pm – Junior Chopin Piano Solo Championship

Sunday 21 June

2.30pm – Senior Chopin Piano Championship – Margaret Schofield Memorial Prize for a Performance of the music of Chopin

Schimmel Pianoforte - Open age & 19 years and under
2026-06-17 09:15 - 21:00 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Tickets available at the door for all sessions.
Come along and enjoy the exquisite pianoforte performances of performers ranging in ages:
Wednesday 17 June

9.15am – Open age
12.00pm – Open age, 19 years and under
5.30pm – 19 years and under

Thursday 18 June

9.45am – 10 years and under
1.00pm – 10 years and under
5.00pm – 10 years and under, Open age composition & masterclass

Friday 19 June

9.00am 12 years and under
1.30pm 12 years and under
6.00pm – 12 years and under

Saturday 20 June

9.15am – 15 years and under
12.30pm – 15 years and under
4.00pm – Junior Chopin Piano Solo Championship

Sunday 21 June

2.30pm – Senior Chopin Piano Championship – Margaret Schofield Memorial Prize for a Performance of the music of Chopin

Schimmel Pianoforte - 10 years and under & Open Composition
2026-06-18 09:15 - 21:00 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Tickets available at the door for all sessions.
Come along and enjoy the exquisite pianoforte performances of performers ranging in ages:
Thursday 18 June

9.45am – 10 years and under
1.00pm – 10 years and under
5.00pm – 10 years and under, Open age composition & masterclass

Friday 19 June

9.00am 12 years and under
1.30pm 12 years and under
6.00pm – 12 years and under

Saturday 20 June

9.15am – 15 years and under
12.30pm – 15 years and under
4.00pm – Junior Chopin Piano Solo Championship

Sunday 21 June

2.30pm – Senior Chopin Piano Championship – Margaret Schofield Memorial Prize for a Performance of the music of Chopin

Schimmel Pianoforte - 12 years and under
2026-06-19 09:15 - 21:00 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Tickets available at the door for all sessions.
Come along and enjoy the exquisite pianoforte performances of performers ranging in ages:
Friday 19 June

9.00am 12 years and under
1.30pm 12 years and under
6.00pm – 12 years and under

Saturday 20 June

9.15am – 15 years and under
12.30pm – 15 years and under
4.00pm – Junior Chopin Piano Solo Championship

Sunday 21 June

2.30pm – Senior Chopin Piano Championship – Margaret Schofield Memorial Prize for a Performance of the music of Chopin

Schimmel Pianoforte - 15 years and under
2026-06-20 09:15 - 18:00 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Tickets available at the door for all sessions.
Come along and enjoy the exquisite pianoforte performances of performers ranging in ages:
Saturday 20 June

9.15am – 15 years and under
12.30pm – 15 years and under
4.00pm – Junior Chopin Piano Solo Championship

Sunday 21 June

2.30pm – Senior Chopin Piano Championship – Margaret Schofield Memorial Prize for a Performance of the music of Chopin

Junior Chopin Piano Solo - Championship
2026-06-20 16:00 - 18:30 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Come along and see the most outstanding young pianists in the state as they compete for thousands of dollars in prize money in the Junior Chopin Piano Solo
Commencing at 4.00pm
Tickets available at the door!!

Senior Chopin Piano Solo Championship - Margaret Schofield OAM Memorial Prize
2026-06-21 14:30 - 17:00 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Come along and watch the finest pianists in the state as they perform the exquisite music of Chopin in the Margaret Schofield OAM Memorial Prize – for a performance of the music of Chopin.
The best of the best performing for thousands of dollars in prize money on the stunning RSSS Margaret Schofield OAM Memorial Schimmel Grand Konzert Piano.
Tickets available at the door!

Freemasons Vocal Performances - Under 16 years and more
2026-06-22 10:15 - 18:00 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Tickets for all sessions available at the door
Come along and enjoy the performances of some of the finest young vocalists in the state as they perform for adjudication, feedback for skill and artistry development and prizes and awards.
For some it is their very first time performing on stage…for others, they are poised for future careers.
Saturday June 13 – Monday 29 June
Daily events and times:
Monday 22 June

10.15am – Vocal Duet or Trio, Beginner AMEB/RockSchool/ANZCA Exam Syllabus Repertoire
1.30pm – Intermediate AMEB/RockSchool/ANZCA Exam Syllabus Repertoire, Original Song, Under 16 years

Tuesday 23 June

9.15am – 10 to under 12 years
12.30pm – 10 to under 12 years
5.30pm – 10 to under 12 years, Aggregate Award

Wednesday 24 June

9.15am – Under 10 years
12.30pm – Under 10 years, Aggregate Award

Thursday 25 June

9.15am – 12 to under 14 years
12.30pm – 12 to under 14 years
6.00pm – 12 top under 14 years Stage & Screen Combo, Aggregate Award

Friday 26 June

9.15am – 14 to under 16 years
1.30pm – 14 to under 16 years
6.30pm – Junior Championship Challenge, 14 to under 16 years aggregate

Saturday 27 June

11.15am – 18 years and over
2.30pm – 18 years and over
6.30pm – Senior Championship Challenge

Sunday 28 June

1.00pm Herald Sun Aria Heat 1
2.30pm – Herald Sun Aria Heat 2
4.00pm – Herald Sun Aria Heat 3

Monday 29 June

7.30pm – Herald Sun Aria Semi Final

Freemasons Vocal Performances - 10 to under 12 years
2026-06-22 10:15 - 18:00, 2026-06-23 09:15 - 20:30 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Tickets for all sessions available at the door
Come along and enjoy the performances of some of the finest young vocalists in the state as they perform for adjudication, feedback for skill and artistry development and prizes and awards.
For some it is their very first time performing on stage…for others, they are poised for future careers.
Saturday June 13 – Monday 29 June
Daily events and times:
Tuesday 23 June

9.15am – 10 to under 12 years
12.30pm – 10 to under 12 years
5.30pm – 10 to under 12 years, Aggregate Award

Wednesday 24 June

9.15am – Under 10 years
12.30pm – Under 10 years, Aggregate Award

Thursday 25 June

9.15am – 12 to under 14 years
12.30pm – 12 to under 14 years
6.00pm – 12 top under 14 years Stage & Screen Combo, Aggregate Award

Friday 26 June

9.15am – 14 to under 16 years
1.30pm – 14 to under 16 years
6.30pm – Junior Championship Challenge, 14 to under 16 years aggregate

Saturday 27 June

11.15am – 18 years and over
2.30pm – 18 years and over
6.30pm – Senior Championship Challenge

Sunday 28 June

1.00pm Herald Sun Aria Heat 1
2.30pm – Herald Sun Aria Heat 2
4.00pm – Herald Sun Aria Heat 3

Monday 29 June

7.30pm – Herald Sun Aria Semi Final

Freemasons Vocal Performances - Under 10 years
2026-06-24 09:15 - 17:30 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Tickets for all sessions available at the door
Come along and enjoy the performances of some of the finest young vocalists in the state as they perform for adjudication, feedback for skill and artistry development and prizes and awards.
For some it is their very first time performing on stage…for others, they are poised for future careers.
Saturday June 13 – Monday 29 June
Daily events and times:
Wednesday 24 June

9.15am – Under 10 years
12.30pm – Under 10 years, Aggregate Award

Thursday 25 June

9.15am – 12 to under 14 years
12.30pm – 12 to under 14 years
6.00pm – 12 top under 14 years Stage & Screen Combo, Aggregate Award

Friday 26 June

9.15am – 14 to under 16 years
1.30pm – 14 to under 16 years
6.30pm – Junior Championship Challenge, 14 to under 16 years aggregate

Saturday 27 June

11.15am – 18 years and over
2.30pm – 18 years and over
6.30pm – Senior Championship Challenge

Sunday 28 June

1.00pm Herald Sun Aria Heat 1
2.30pm – Herald Sun Aria Heat 2
4.00pm – Herald Sun Aria Heat 3

Monday 29 June

7.30pm – Herald Sun Aria Semi Final

Freemasons Vocal Performances - 12 to under 14 years
2026-06-25 09:15 - 21:00 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Tickets for all sessions available at the door
Come along and enjoy the performances of some of the finest young vocalists in the state as they perform for adjudication, feedback for skill and artistry development and prizes and awards.
For some it is their very first time performing on stage…for others, they are poised for future careers.
Saturday June 13 – Monday 29 June
Daily events and times:
Thursday 25 June

9.15am – 12 to under 14 years
12.30pm – 12 to under 14 years
6.00pm – 12 top under 14 years Stage & Screen Combo, Aggregate Award

Friday 26 June

9.15am – 14 to under 16 years
1.30pm – 14 to under 16 years
6.30pm – Junior Championship Challenge, 14 to under 16 years aggregate

Saturday 27 June

11.15am – 18 years and over
2.30pm – 18 years and over
6.30pm – Senior Championship Challenge

Sunday 28 June

1.00pm Herald Sun Aria Heat 1
2.30pm – Herald Sun Aria Heat 2
4.00pm – Herald Sun Aria Heat 3

Monday 29 June

7.30pm – Herald Sun Aria Semi Final

Freemasons Vocal Performances - 14 to under 16 years
2026-06-26 09:15 - 21:00 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Tickets for all sessions available at the door
Come along and enjoy the performances of some of the finest young vocalists in the state as they perform for adjudication, feedback for skill and artistry development and prizes and awards.
For some it is their very first time performing on stage…for others, they are poised for future careers.
Saturday June 13 – Monday 29 June
Daily events and times:
Friday 26 June

9.15am – 14 to under 16 years
1.30pm – 14 to under 16 years
6.30pm – Junior Championship Challenge, 14 to under 16 years aggregate

Saturday 27 June

11.15am – 18 years and over
2.30pm – 18 years and over
6.30pm – Senior Championship Challenge

Sunday 28 June

1.00pm Herald Sun Aria Heat 1
2.30pm – Herald Sun Aria Heat 2
4.00pm – Herald Sun Aria Heat 3

Monday 29 June

7.30pm – Herald Sun Aria Semi Final

Freemasons Vocal Performances - 18 years and over
2026-06-27 11:15 - 21:00 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Tickets for all sessions available at the door
Come along and enjoy the performances of some of the finest young vocalists in the state as they perform for adjudication, feedback for skill and artistry development and prizes and awards.
For some it is their very first time performing on stage…for others, they are poised for future careers.
Saturday June 13 – Monday 29 June
Daily events and times:
Saturday 27 June

11.15am – 18 years and over
2.30pm – 18 years and over
6.30pm – Senior Championship Challenge

Sunday 28 June

1.00pm Herald Sun Aria Heat 1
2.30pm – Herald Sun Aria Heat 2
4.00pm – Herald Sun Aria Heat 3

Monday 29 June

7.30pm – Herald Sun Aria Semi Final

Freemasons Vocal - Senior Championship Challenge
2026-06-27 18:30 - 21:00
Tickets for all sessions available at the door
Come along and enjoy the finest senior contemporary vocalists as they perform for hundreds of dollars on prize money and development scholarships.
Awards with thanks to Henkell Family Fund, Victorian Opera and Professional Shots by Jez.
Saturday 27 June

6.30pm – Senior Championship Challenge

Herald Sun Aria - Heats
2026-06-28 13:00 - 18:00 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Tickets available for each session at the door!
Come along and enjoy the exquisite performances of the finest young operatic voices in the country as they perform for their place in the prestigious Herald Sun Aria.
The heats and semi final are held in Ballarat as part of the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod – and the Final is held in Melbourne in October. 12 performers are selected to perform in the Semi Final on Monday 29 June.
Sunday 28 June – Heats 1 – 4

1.00pm – Heat 1 – 8 performances
2.30pm – Heat 2 – 9 performances
4.00pm – Heat 3 – 10 performances

$10 per session and tickets available at the door

Herald Sun Aria - Semi Final
2026-06-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Come along and hear the finest young operatic voices in the country as the final selected 12 from the heats perform for their place in the Herald Sun Aria Final.
12 will become only 6! 6 finalists will be selected to go on to perform in Melbourne in October for the prestigious Herald Sun Aria, which has been running for over 100 years!
Monday 29 June at 7.30pm

Freemasons Instrumental Solos - 12 years and under & 16 years and under
2026-06-30 11:00 - 13:30 | Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 -119 Sturt St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Tickets for all sessions available at the door
Come along and enjoy solo instrumental performances for adjudication, feedback for skill and artistry development and prizes and awards.
For some it is their very first time performing on stage…for others, they are poised for future careers.
Tuesday 30 June

9.15am – 12 years and under
1.30pm – 16 years and under

ACU Debating Challenge Cup - Heats Years 5/6
2026-08-03 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-08-04 09:30 - 14:30 | Australian Catholic University (ACU) Connors Hall, 1200 Mair St, Ballarat, Australia
Ideas collide, arguments are tested, and future leaders take centre stage.
The Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod Debating Heats bring together outstanding young debaters to showcase the art of persuasion, critical thinking and public speaking. Expect spirited competition, compelling arguments and impressive displays of teamwork and intellect as students compete for a coveted place in the finals.
A fascinating event for anyone who appreciates the power of words and ideas.
Tickets available at the door!

ACU Debating Challenge Cup - Heats Years 11/12
2026-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Australian Catholic University (ACU) Connors Hall, 1200 Mair St, Ballarat, Australia

ACU Debating Challenge Cup - Heats Years 7/8
2026-08-05 09:30 - 14:30 | Australian Catholic University (ACU) Connors Hall, 1200 Mair St, Ballarat, Australia

ACU Debating Challenge Cup - Heats Years 9/10
2026-08-06 09:30 - 13:30 | Australian Catholic University (ACU) Connors Hall, 1200 Mair St, Ballarat, Australia

Choral Performances - Secondary School Choirs
2026-08-13 09:30 - 16:00 | Founders Theatre, Federation University, University Drive, Mt Helen, VIC, 3350, Australia
The Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod Choral Competition brings together primary and secondary school choirs in a celebration of music, teamwork and performance excellence.
Students showcase their vocal talents through a diverse range of repertoire, demonstrating musicianship, confidence and the joy of singing together. For many schools, participation is a highlight of the year, providing valuable performance experience in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Audiences can enjoy uplifting performances that celebrate the power of young voices and the enduring appeal of choral music.
Tickets available at the door!

Choral Performances - Primary School Choirs
2026-08-14 10:00 - 13:30 | Founders Theatre, Federation University, University Drive, Mt Helen, VIC, 3350, Australia
