Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

The annual Eisteddfod stage is a nurturing platform for artistic growth, where performers can develop their talents and flourish in the spotlight, or simply develop a love and appreciation for the performing arts.

What will you perform on our stage this year? 

2025

2025 Dates

June

June 14 Calisthenics Solo Auditions

June 15 Graceful Solo Auditions

Founders Theatre, Federation University

July

Jul 18 - 20 Vocal - Ballarat Mechanics Institute

Jul 21 - 27 Pianoforte and Celebrating Chopin - Ballarat Mechanics Institute

Jul 28 - 31 Vocal (cont'd) - Ballarat Mechanics Institute

August

Aug 01 - 04 Vocal (cont'd) and Aria - Ballarat Mechanics Institute

Aug 04 - 08 Debating Heats - ACU 

Aug 11 - 15 Speech, Drama & Comedy - ACU

Aug 19 Debating Semi-Final - ACU

Aug 26 Debating Grand Final - ACU

Aug 27 - 30 All Abilities - The Farm Campus, Ballarat Specialist School

September

Sep 02 - 06 Instrumental Solos and Bands - Founders Theatre

Sep 08 - 11 Choral - Founders Theatre

Sep 19 - 30 Dance - Her Majesty's Theatre 

October

Oct 01 - 04 Dance (cont'd) - Her Majesty's Theatre 

Oct 05 - 31 Calisthenics - Her Majesty's Theatre 

Oct 10 - 11 Calisthenics Solo Finals - Her Majesty's Theatre

Oct 26 RSSS CountPro Showcase - Her Majesty's Theatre

Dates may be subject to slight change pending entries.

Enter

Enter Entries Open on 01 March

Our Eisteddfod comprises many different disciplines presented throughout the year.

Each discipline has its own:

  • Process for Entry
  • Rules and Guidelines
  • Entry requirements and deadlines

Please refer to each specific Discipline on the ENTER menu for current important details.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

The Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

Where and when does the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod take place?
What types of competitions/disciplines are available?
Why would I take part in the Eisteddfod?
Who can participate in the Eisteddfod?
Where can I purchase tickets to watch the competitions/eisteddfod?

Entering the Eisteddfod

Why do entries have an open and close date?
How do I enter?
Do I enter, or does my performing arts teacher enter me?
How do I know my online entry has been processed?
If I can no longer perform or participate, can I get a refund?
From the entry closing date, how long before I receive my schedule of performance?

Participating in the Eisteddfod

When do I need to arrive for my performance?
What do I need to bring for my performance?
What do I need to wear for my performance?
Where do I park?
Where do I register for my event on the day?
What order do entrants appear in?
What happens if I am late and miss the start of my event?
How is my performance marked in the competitive sections?
I cant stay until the end of my section, how can I get a copy of my critique?
I can't stay until the end of my section, how will I know who won?
How do I contact the RSSS Office Staff if I need help?
RSSS Volunteers

Prizes and Critiques/Feedback

Will I receive written feedback on my performance?
How do I receive my prize money?

Photography and Videography

Can I take photos of my child performing or back-stage?
Will Royal South Street Society take photos of my child performing?
Can I purchase photos of my child or myself from the Eisteddfod

RSSS Volunteers

How do I become a RSSS Volunteer?
How do I contact the RSSS Office Staff if I need help?
Do Volunteers need to sign in each day?

Disciplines

Disciplines

The Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod is the country's oldest running Eisteddfod and home to Australia’s rising stars.

The annual Eisteddfod stage is a nurturing platform for artistic growth, where performers can develop their talents and flourish in the spotlight, or simply develop a love and appreciation for the performing arts.

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The Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod stands as Australia’s preeminent Eisteddfod, boasting an illustrious heritage of delivering outstanding performance opportunities for over a century, commencing in 1891. Our enduring commitment to fostering and showcasing talent places us at the pinnacle of the Australian cultural and artistic landscape.

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