Gladstone Eisteddfod 2026
Modern
19 Aug 2026 to 23 Aug 2026
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
No rules available
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 7/05/2026 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
8yrs & under
630 Modern Solo     8yrs & under

Songs in a contemporary non-classical style singing only e.g., contemporary pop or rock ballads. Jazz/Blues and Country have separate sections and are ineligible for Modern Solo. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
9 & 10yrs
631 Modern Solo     9 & 10yrs

Songs in a contemporary non-classical style singing only e.g., contemporary pop or rock ballads. Jazz/Blues and Country have separate sections and are ineligible for Modern Solo. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
11 & 12yrs
632 Modern Solo     11 & 12yrs

Songs in a contemporary non-classical style singing only e.g., contemporary pop or rock ballads. Jazz/Blues and Country have separate sections and are ineligible for Modern Solo. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
13 & 14yrs
633 Modern Solo     13 & 14yrs

Songs in a contemporary non-classical style singing only e.g., contemporary pop or rock ballads. Jazz/Blues and Country have separate sections and are ineligible for Modern Solo. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
15 to 18yrs
634 Modern Solo     15 to 18yrs

Songs in a contemporary non-classical style singing only e.g., contemporary pop or rock ballads. Jazz/Blues and Country have separate sections and are ineligible for Modern Solo. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
19yrs & over
635 Modern Solo     19yrs & over

Songs in a contemporary non-classical style singing only e.g., contemporary pop or rock ballads. Jazz/Blues and Country have separate sections and are ineligible for Modern Solo. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
8yrs & under
636 Modern Song by Australian Composer Solo     8yrs & under

Songs in a contemporary on-classical style singing only e.g., contemporary pop or rock ballads, Jazz/Blues and Country, composed in its entirety by an Australian. Musical Theatre is ineligible. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - No costumes
Entry: $10.00
9 & 10yrs
637 Modern Song by Australian Composer Solo     9 & 10yrs

Songs in a contemporary non-classical style singing only e.g., contemporary pop or rock ballads, Jazz/Blues and Country, composed in its entirety by an Australian. Musical Theatre is ineligible. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
11 & 12yrs
638 Modern Song by Australian Composer Solo     11 & 12yrs

Songs in a contemporary on-classical style singing only e.g., contemporary pop or rock ballads, Jazz/Blues and Country, composed in its entirety by an Australian. Musical Theatre is ineligible. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - No costumes
Entry: $10.00
13 & 14yrs
639 Modern Song by Australian Composer Solo     13 & 14yrs

Songs in a contemporary non-classical style singing only e.g., contemporary pop or rock ballads, Jazz/Blues and Country, composed in its entirety by an Australian. Musical Theatre is ineligible. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
15 to 18yrs
640 Modern Song by Australian Composer Solo     15 to 18yrs

Songs in a contemporary non-classical style singing only e.g., contemporary pop or rock ballads, Jazz/Blues and Country, composed in its entirety by an Australian. Musical Theatre is ineligible. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
19yrs & over
641 Modern Song by Australian Composer Solo     19yrs & over

Songs in a contemporary non-classical style singing only e.g., contemporary pop or rock ballads, Jazz/Blues and Country, composed in its entirety by an Australian. Musical Theatre is ineligible. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
8yrs & under
642 Jazz or Blues Solo     8yrs & under

Songs performed in the style of Jazz or Blues. Improvisation, melodic and rhythmic variation and/or Scat are encouraged. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - Songs from film must NOT be in character - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
9 & 10yrs
643 Jazz or Blues Solo     9 & 10yrs

Songs performed in the style of Jazz or Blues. Improvisation, melodic and rhythmic variation and/or Scat are encouraged. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - Songs from film must NOT be in character - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
11 & 12yrs
644 Jazz or Blues Solo     11 & 12yrs

Songs performed in the style of Jazz or Blues. Improvisation, melodic and rhythmic variation and/or Scat are encouraged. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - Songs from film must NOT be in character - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
13 & 14yrs
645 Jazz or Blues Solo     13 & 14yrs

Songs performed in the style of Jazz or Blues. Improvisation, melodic and rhythmic variation and/or Scat are encouraged. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - Songs from film must NOT be in character - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
15 to 18yrs
646 Jazz or Blues Solo     15 to 18yrs

Songs performed in the style of Jazz or Blues. Improvisation, melodic and rhythmic variation and/or Scat are encouraged. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - Songs from film must NOT be in character - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
19yrs & over
647 Jazz or Blues Solo     19yrs & over

Songs performed in the style of Jazz or Blues. Improvisation, melodic and rhythmic variation and/or Scat are encouraged. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - Songs from film must NOT be in character - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
8yrs & under
648 Country Solo     8yrs & under

Style and genre of largely string-accompanied American popular music having roots in the folk music of the Southeast and cowboy music of the West. - Must be presented in classic country style - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - Songs from film must NOT be in character - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
9 & 10yrs
649 Country Solo     9 & 10yrs

Style and genre of largely string-accompanied American popular music having roots in the folk music of the Southeast and cowboy music of the West. - Must be presented in classic country style - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - Songs from film must NOT be in character - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
11 & 12yrs
650 Country Solo     11 & 12yrs

Style and genre of largely string-accompanied American popular music having roots in the folk music of the Southeast and cowboy music of the West. - Must be presented in classic country style - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - Songs from film must NOT be in character - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
13 & 14yrs
651 Country Solo     13 & 14yrs

Style and genre of largely string-accompanied American popular music having roots in the folk music of the Southeast and cowboy music of the West. - Must be presented in classic country style - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - Songs from film must NOT be in character - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
15 to 18yrs
652 Country Solo     15 to 18yrs

Style and genre of largely string-accompanied American popular music having roots in the folk music of the Southeast and cowboy music of the West. - Must be presented in classic country style - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - Songs from film must NOT be in character - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
19yrs & over
653 Country Solo     19yrs & over

Style and genre of largely string-accompanied American popular music having roots in the folk music of the Southeast and cowboy music of the West. - Must be presented in classic country style - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - Songs from film must NOT be in character - No costumes
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
12yrs & under
663 Modern Duo/Trio     12yrs & under

Songs in a contemporary non-classical style singing only e.g., Contemporary Pop or Rock Ballads, Jazz/Blues and Country. Musical Theatre is ineligible. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - Consideration is given to the musical complexity of part and/or harmony work where present.
Entry: $12.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
13 to 18years
664 Modern Duo/Trio     13 to 18years

Songs in a contemporary non-classical style singing only e.g., Contemporary Pop or Rock Ballads, Jazz/Blues and Country. Musical Theatre is ineligible. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - Consideration is given to the musical complexity of part and/or harmony work where present.
Entry: $12.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
19 years & over
665 Modern Duo/Trio     19 years & over

Songs in a contemporary non-classical style singing only e.g., Contemporary Pop or Rock Ballads, Jazz/Blues and Country. Musical Theatre is ineligible. - Microphone compulsory, Backing track optional - Consideration is given to the musical complexity of part and/or harmony work where present.
Entry: $12.001st          2nd          3rd