Armidale Eisteddfod 2024

Armidale’s Eisteddfod is an important cultural event in the New England calendar that continues a wonderful cultural tradition established in Wales over 900 years ago.

Welsh Eisteddfods were festivals celebrating the performance of literature and music, and this concept holds true to this day. Down the centuries, Eisteddfods have evolved to reflect changing societies but they remain an enduring part of Australia’s cultural heritage as important training grounds for emerging entertainers – our musicians, dancers and actors.

Venues: OTC (Old Teachers’ College, cnr Dangar and Faulkner Streets), Lazenby Hall (University of New England), Hoskins Centre (the Armidale School, enter from Chapel Street)

Timetable:

Wednesday, 15 May: Auditorium and G31, OTC  – Music Composition Presentation & Workshop

Friday, 17 May-Sunday, 19 May: Auditorium, OTC – Keyboard

Sunday, 19 May: OTC – HSC Performance

Tuesday, 21 May: Auditorium, OTC – Speech and Drama

Wednesday, 22 May: Lazenby Hall – Choirs & Choir Night

Thursday, 23 May: Lazenby Hall – Choirs and Small Country Schools

Thursday, 23 May: F03, OTC – Choral Workshop

Friday, 24 May-Sunday, 26 May: Auditorium, OTC – Vocal

Friday, 24 May: Auditorium, OTC –  Mature Performers

Wednesday, 29 May-Saturday, 1 June: Auditorium, OTC – Strings

Wednesday, 29 May: Auditorium, OTC – String Ensembles

Thursday, 30 May: Auditorium, OTC – Chamber Music

Sunday, 2 June-Monday, 3 June: Auditorium, OTC – Brass, Wind and Mixed Instruments

Monday, 3 June: Hoskins Centre – Ensembles (Popular, Jazz and Folk)

Tuesday, 4 June: Auditorium, OTC – Class Ensembles (Years 7-12)

Tuesday, 4 June: Auditorium, OTC – Band Night

Wednesday, 5 June: Auditorium, OTC – Primary Ensembles

Sunday, 16 June: Auditorium, OTC – Gala Concert