76th Annual Townsville Eisteddfod
Vocal
08 Sep 2026 to 14 Sep 2026
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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    VOCAL RULES & CONDITIONS CHECK FOR CHANGES

    ADJUDICATOR: Jonathon Welch AM, Brisbane

    1. CHOIRS Maximum number of voices: 80 (No backing tracks)

           a. In all Choral Sections, entries are limited to one choir per school per Section.

           b. All children must be under school staff supervision at all times whilst in the theatre.

           c. Where Solo parts are specified in Choral Sections, the parts so marked are to be performed collectively by the whole of the voices in the respective section of the choir.

          d. Any Choir, Group or Ensemble entered as a School Choir, Group or Ensemble shall consist solely of bona-fide current students of the school named.

          e. No member of one Choir or Group will be permitted to perform with another Choir, Group or Ensemble in the same Section.

          f. Choir risers provided: 5 sets of 4 levels (plus floor).

          g.Sections 5 & 6 Unison & Modern Chorus: Choir risers are set. Piano or single instrument accompaniment only.

          h. Sections 7 & 8 Novelty Chorus: Choir risers are optional (as set for other Choral works) and may be removed. Competitors may enter & exit from backstage or the auditorium. Instructions must be given to the Marshall prior to the start of the Section. Piano or single instrument accompaniment plus non-amplified instruments, if designated in score, played by bona-fide members of the choir. STAGE DIMENSIONS: 14.7m x 11.8m.

    i. Sections 9 & 10 Folk Singing: Must be from the Traditional repertoire. Piano or single instrument accompaniment plus non-amplified instruments, if designated in score, played by bona-fide members of the choir.

    j. Section 41 Vocal Ensemble: Piano or single instrument accompaniment only.

    k. Enter & exit stage from Auditorium except Novelty Chorus & Vocal Ensemble who may enter from backstage.

    l.Only groups who are competing in the relevant section may be seated in the auditorium.

    • CHORAL CHAMPIONSHIP SECTIONS

    1 set of Trophies will be awarded for each Championship on combined marks.

    Scores must be clearly marked on front with C (Chief) & (A) Australian or (U) Unison & numbered 1 or 2 to show performance order. All songs must be performed.

    Australian: (Not a folk song arranged by an Australian musician) Unison or Partwork. Piano or single instrument accompaniment plus optional non-amplified instruments, if designated in score, played by bona-fide members of the choir.

    Chief: Appropriate championship standard. Senior & Middle Chief: at least two parts. Primary & Junior Primary Chief: Unison or Partwork. Piano accompaniment only.

    2. OWN CHOICE. All Vocal Sections are Own Choice.

    3. CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE

    A serious composition with artistic merit excluding jazz or popular idiom. Music from any century is acceptable. May be sung in the original language or English.

    4. ACCOMPANIMENT

    1. Piano only for Classical Vocal Solos & Classical Duets & Choral Chief Chorus. Backing track (no vocals) optional for all other sections except Self-Accompanied Vocal Solo & all Choral sections.
    2. A single instrument, other than piano, may accompany Unison Chorus, Modern Chorus, Novelty Chorus, Folk Singing, Vocal Ensemble, Solo from Musical & Music Theatre Duet; Novelty Vocal Solo & Duet; Vocal Trio; Modern Pop & Modern Pop Duo,
    3. Competitors are responsible for obtaining their own accompanists.One piano is available.
    4. A looper pedal (own amp) may be used with a guitar in Self-Accompanied Vocal Solo.

    5. PIANO PLACEMENT

            Centre Stage: All except:

            Side Stage 2nd Wing OP: Novelty Chorus, Novelty Solo & Duet, Solo from Musical & Musical Theatre Duet

            Beside risers: All Choral except Novelty Chorus.

    6. CURTAIN

            Optional for Musical Theatre Solo & Duet and Novelty Chorus only. Please notify the Marshall prior to the start of the Section.

    7. COSTUMES & HAND HELD PROPS

            Optional for Novelty Chorus, Musical Theatre Solo & Duet, Novelty Solo & Duet, Film or TV only

    8. MICROPHONE

          Optional for Modern Pop Solo & Duet; Film or TV Solo & Self-Accompanied Vocal Solo only.

    VOCAL AWARDS

    VOCAL BURSARY Any Townsville competitor, age 15 to 18 who, in the opinion of the Adjudicator, shows the most potential. Must have competed in the Vocal Championship.

    AWARDS:

    • Most outstanding Vocal Item.
    • Most outstanding Choir
    • Most outstanding Musical Theatre Item.
    • Most outstanding Classical Vocalist.
    • Most promising Vocalist Age 12 to 18.
    • Encouragement for Vocalist Age 11 & under.
    • Most promising Male Vocalist.
    • Young Accompanist Encouragement Age 25 & u
    ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 15/06/2026 11:59:00 PM +10:00 (AEST)
    Age 18
    011 Vocal From Musical Theatre Solo     Age 18

    Time Limit: 04:00

    Costume Required; Curtain Optional; Piano set side stage; Backing track optional (no vocals). See General Rule 3 & 5

    The Mae Nielsen Trophy
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 17
    012 Vocal From Musical Theatre Solo     Age 17

    Time Limit: 04:00

    Costume Required; Curtain Optional; Piano set side stage; Backing track optional (no vocals). See General Rule 3 & 5

    Donated by Wendy Jones
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 16
    013 Vocal From Musical Theatre Solo     Age 16

    Time Limit: 04:00

    Costume Required; Curtain Optional; Piano set side stage; Backing track optional (no vocals). See General Rule 3 & 5

    Donated by Broadway Academy
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 15
    014 Vocal From Musical Theatre Solo     Age 15

    Time Limit: 04:00

    Costume Required; Curtain Optional; Piano set side stage; Backing track optional (no vocals). See General Rule 3 & 5

    Donated by the Stanton Family
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 14
    015 Vocal From Musical Theatre Solo     Age 14

    Time Limit: 04:00

    Costume Required; Curtain Optional; Piano set side stage; Backing track optional (no vocals). See General Rule 3 & 5

    Donated by St Patrick's College
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 11 to 13
    016 Novelty Vocal Solo     Age 11 to 13

    Time Limit: 03:00

    Costume & Hand props optional; No curtain; Piano or backing track (No Vocals) accompaniment. See General Rule 3 & 5.

    The Nancy Gibson Trophy
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 10
    017 Novelty Vocal Solo     Age 10

    Time Limit: 02:30

    Costume & Hand props optional; No curtain; Piano or backing track (No vocals) accompaniment. See General Rule 3 & 5.

    Donated by the Roche Family
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 9
    018 Novelty Vocal Solo     Age 9

    Time Limit: 02:30

    Costume & Hand props optional; No curtain; Piano or backing track (No vocals) accompaniment. See General Rule 3 & 5.

    Donated by the Green Family
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 8 & Under
    019 Novelty Vocal Solo     Age 8 & Under

    Time Limit: 02:30

    Costume & Hand props optional; No curtain; Piano or backing track (No vocals) accompaniment. See General Rule 3 & 5.

    Donated by Dawn Wakelin
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 16 to 18
    020 Modern Pop Solo     Age 16 to 18

    Time Limit: 04:00

    See General Rule 3 & 5; Microphone optional; No props; No curtain; Piano, backing track or single instrument accompaniment; No vocals on optional backing track.

    Donated by Susan Grinsell
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 14 & 15
    021 Modern Pop Solo     Age 14 & 15

    Time Limit: 04:00

    See General Rule 3 & 5; Microphone optional; No props; No curtain; Piano, backing track or single instrument accompaniment; No vocals on optional backing track.

    Donated by Libretto Studios
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 12 & 13
    022 Modern Pop Solo     Age 12 & 13

    Time Limit: 04:00

    See General Rule 3 & 5; Microphone optional; No props; No curtain; Piano, backing track or single instrument accompaniment; No vocals on optional backing track.

    Donated by David Smith
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 16 to 18
    023 Vocal From Film or T.V. Solo     Age 16 to 18

    Time Limit: 04:00

    Microphone & Costume optional, Piano set; Backing track with no backing vocals optional. See General Rule 3 & 5

    The Norm Cooper Trophy
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 13 to 15
    024 Vocal From Film or T.V. Solo     Age 13 to 15

    Time Limit: 04:00

    Microphone & Costume optional, Piano set; Backing track with no backing vocals optional. See General Rule 3 & 5

    The Nanette Hughes Trophy
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 12
    025 Vocal From Film or T.V. Solo     Age 12

    Time Limit: 03:00

    Microphone & Costume optional, Piano set; Backing track with no backing vocals optional. See General Rule 3 & 5

    Donated by Julie Dell
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 11
    026 Vocal From Film or T.V. Solo     Age 11

    Time Limit: 03:00

    Microphone & Costume optional, Piano set; Backing track with no backing vocals optional. See General Rule 3 & 5

    Donated by Broadway Academy
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 10
    027 Vocal From Film or T.V. Solo     Age 10

    Time Limit: 03:00

    Microphone & Costume optional, Piano set; Backing track with no backing vocals optional. See General Rule 3 & 5

    The Pat Lanskey Trophy
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 9 & Under
    028 Vocal From Film or T.V. Solo     Age 9 & Under

    Time Limit: 03:00

    Microphone & Costume optional, Piano set; Backing track with no backing vocals optional. See General Rule 3 & 5

    Donated by Brett Holland
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 14 to 18
    029 Self-Accompanied Vocal Solo     Age 14 to 18

    Time Limit: 03:00

    Mic optional.

    Donated by Broadway Academy
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 13 & Under
    030 Self-Accompanied Vocal Solo     Age 13 & Under

    Time Limit: 03:00

    Mic optional

    Donated by Libretto Studios
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 15 to 18
    031 Classical Vocal Championship Solo     Age 15 to 18

    Time Limit: 05:00

    Piano accompaniment only.Must compete in appropriate Age Solo.

    The Brian & Daphne Pease Trophy
    Entry: $15.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          
    Age 16 to 18
    032 Classical Vocal Solo     Age 16 to 18

    Time Limit: 04:00

    Piano Accompaniment only; See General Rule 3

    Donated by Desley & Neil Smith
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 14 & 15
    033 Classical Vocal Solo     Age 14 & 15

    Time Limit: 03:00

    Piano Accompaniment only; See General Rule 3

    Donated by Margaret Bobeldyk
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 11 to 13
    034 Classical Vocal Solo     Age 11 to 13

    Time Limit: 03:00

    Piano Accompaniment only; See General Rule 3

    The Jo-Ann Clark Trophy donated by Family & Friends
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 10 & Under
    035 Classical Vocal Solo     Age 10 & Under

    Time Limit: 03:00

    Piano Accompaniment only; See General Rule 3

    The Marj Vandenberg Trophy
    Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
    Age 18 & Under
    036 Novelty Vocal Duet     Age 18 & Under

    Time Limit: 03:30

    Accompanied or backing track with no vocal backing: See General Rule 3 & 5. Costume & hand props optional.

    Donated by McDonald Leong Lawyers
    Entry: $14.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          HC          
    Age 12 & Under
    037 Novelty Vocal Duet     Age 12 & Under

    Time Limit: 03:30

    Accompanied or backing track with no vocal backing: See General Rule 3 & 5. Costume & hand props optional.

    Donated by Glencore
    Entry: $14.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          HC          
    Age 10 & Under
    038 Novelty Vocal Duet     Age 10 & Under

    Time Limit: 03:30

    Accompanied or backing track with no vocal backing: See General Rule 3 & 5. Costume & hand props optional.

    Donated by Broadway Academy
    Entry: $14.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          HC          
    Age 18 & Under
    039 Classical Vocal Duet     Age 18 & Under

    Time Limit: 03:30

    Piano Accompaniment only; See General Rule 3

    Donated by the Dowker Family
    Entry: $14.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          HC          
    Age 14 to 18
    040 Vocal From Musical Theatre Duet     Age 14 to 18

    Time Limit: 04:00

    From stage musical; Costumed; No curtain; Piano, Back Tracking (no backing vocals) or single instrument accompaniment.See General Rule 3 & 5

    Donated by City Oasis Inn
    Entry: $14.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          HC          
    Age 18 & Under
    041 Vocal Ensemble Group     Age 18 & Under

    Time Limit: 03:30

    Max. 16 voices. Harmony must predominate. Piano, single instrument or unaccompanied

    Donated by Broadway Academy
    Entry: $18.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          HC