Royal South Street Eisteddfod 2021
Vocal Competition (Classical & Contemporary)
16 Aug 2021 to 21 Aug 2021
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
No rules available
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 31/05/2021 3:00:00 PM (AEST)
10 Years and Under
550 UPBEAT POP/ROCK VOCAL Solo     10 Years and Under

Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in an upbeat style Prizes Medals - First, Second & third Ribbons - HM & HC
Entry: $17.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
551 COUNTRY MUSIC VOCAL Solo     10 Years and Under

Adjudication will be based on singers who stylistically represent good country technique and song choice. Traditional Country and Western songs are encouraged. Prize money donated by National Hair Tech Solutions - Ballarat's Leading Hair Loss Specialist. Prizes: First $30 & Medal. Second & Third Medals. Ribbons - HM & HC

Entry: $17.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
553 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN UPBEAT CHARACTER SONG Solo     10 Years and Under

Singers must choose an upbeat character song from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice Prize Money donated by BLOC Music Theatre Prizes: First $30 & Medals, Second & Third Medals, Ribbons- HM & HC
Entry: $17.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
554 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN BALLAD Solo     10 Years and Under

Singers must choose a ballad from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. Prizes: First $30 & Medals, Second & third Medals. Ribbons - HM & HC
Entry: $17.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
558 CONTEMPORARY BALLAD Solo     10 Years and Under

Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in a ballad style Prizes Medals - First, Second & Third Ribbons - HM & HC
Entry: $17.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
559 CLASSICAL VOCAL SOLO Solo     10 Years and Under

Singers must choose ONE classical song by an Australian Composer. Please refer to Special Conditions #5 for further details. Prizes: Medals - First, Second & Third Ribbons - HM & HC
Entry: $17.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
11 to Under 14 Years
560 CONTEMPORARY UPBEAT POP/ROCK VOCAL SOLO Solo     11 to Under 14 Years

Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in an upbeat style. Prize money donated by Rediscovery CDs Prizes: First $30 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
561 COUNTRY MUSIC VOCAL Solo     11 to Under 14 Years

Adjudication will be based on singers who stylistically represent good country technique and song choice. Traditional County and Western songs are encouraged Prize Money donated by National Hair Tech Solutions - Ballarat's Leading Hair Loss Specialist Prizes First $30 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
562 JAZZ and BLUES Solo     11 to Under 14 Years

Singers musts choose a song within the Jazz or Blues genre, either upbeat or ballad Prize money donated by Chris Gardner in memory of his late wife Bridget Prizes First $50 & Medal; Second $30 & Medal; Third $20 & Medal. Ribbons HM & HC
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
563 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN UPBEAT CHARACTER SONG Solo     11 to Under 14 Years

Singers must choose an upbeat character song from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. Prize money donated by BLOC Music Theatre Prizes: First $40 & Medal; Second & third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC (see below for a bonus prize - The Sally Bourne Music Theatre Prize!)
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
564 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN BALLAD Solo     11 to Under 14 Years

Singers must choose a ballad from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. Prize money donated by BLOC Music Theatre Prizes: First $40 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC (see below for a bonus prize - The Sally Bourne Music Theatre Prize!)
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
568 CONTEMPORARY BALLAD Solo     11 to Under 14 Years

Singers musts choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in a ballad style Prize money donated by Cafe Sidra Prizes: First $30 & Medal, Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC

Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
569 CLASSICAL VOCAL JUNIOR SHOWCASE Solo     11 to Under 14 Years

Singers must perform two contrasting songs from the classical repertoire for example (but no limited to) Early Renaissance, Sacred, Folk, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Lieder, 20th Century Art Song or Ballad. Operatic Aria, Operetta and Music Theatre not permitted in this section. (See Open Section for your chance to sing Operetta!) Please refer to Special Conditions #5 for further details. Prize money donated by Tom and Val Coad Prizes; First $50 & Medal; Second $15 & Medal; Third $5 & Medal. Ribbons HM & HC

Entry: $25.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          HC Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
14 to Under 16 Years
570 CONTEMPORARY UPBEAT POP/ROCK VOCAL SOLO Solo     14 to Under 16 Years

Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in an upbeat style. Prize money donated by National Hair Tech Solutions - Ballarat's Leading Hair Loss Specialist. Prizes First $40 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC

Entry: $23.00
571 COUNTRY MUSIC VOCAL Solo     14 to Under 16 Years

Adjudication will be based on singers who stylistically represent good country technique and song choice. Traditional Country and Western songs are encouraged. First prize voucher donated by Crossroad Music Prizes; First $50 voucher & Medal; Second & third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC
Entry: $23.00
572 JAZZ and BLUES Solo     14 to Under 16 Years

Singers must choose a song within the Jazz or Blues genre, either upbeat or ballad Prizes: First $40 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC
Entry: $23.00
573 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN UPBEAT CHARACTER SONG Solo     14 to Under 16 Years

Singers must choose an upbeat character song from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. Prize money donate by BLOC Music Theatre Prizes: First $50 & Medal: Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC (see below for a bonus prize - The Sally Bourne Music Theatre Prize)
Entry: $23.00
574 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN BALLAD Solo     14 to Under 16 Years

Singers must choose a ballad from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. Prize money donated by BLOC Music Theatre Prizes: First $50 & Medal; Second & third' Medals. Ribbons HM & HC (see below for a bonus prize - The Sally Bourne Music theatre Prize!)
Entry: $23.00
578 CONTEMPORARY BALLAD Solo     14 to Under 16 Years

Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in a ballad style Prize money donated by Cafe Sidra Prizes First $40 & Medal, Second & third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC

Entry: $23.00
579.1 CLASSICAL VOCAL SOLO Solo     14 to Under 16 Years

Singers must choose ONE song from the classical repertoire for example (but not limited to) Early Renaissance, Sacred, Folk, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Lieder, 20th Century Art Song or Ballad. Operatic Aria, Operetta and Music Theatre not permitted in this section. (See Open Section for your chance to sing Operetta!) Please refer to Special conditions #5 for further details. Prize money donated by the Elsie Morison Memorial Trust Prizes: First $40 & Medal, Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC
Entry: $23.00
579.2 CLASSICAL VOCAL INTERMEDIATE SHOWCASE Solo     14 to Under 16 Years

Singers must perform TWO songs. One song by an Australian composer, and one classical Ballad from the RSSS prescribed list of Ballads http://royalsouthstreet.com.au/competition/classical-vocal/ Please refer to Special Conditions #5 for further details. Prize money donated by Anita Stapp for the Louis & John Stapp Memorial Prize Prizes: First $90 & Medal; Second $40 & Medal; Third $20 and Medal. Ribbons HM & HC
Entry: $28.00
16 to Under 18 Years
580 CONTEMPORARY UPBEAT POP/ROCK VOCAL SOLO Solo     16 to Under 18 Years

Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in an upbeat style Prize money donated by ANATS Victorian Chapter Prizes: First $50 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC

Entry: $25.00
581 COUNTRY MUSIC VOCAL Solo     16 to Under 18 Years

Adjudication will be based on singers who stylistically represent good country technique and song choice. Traditional County and Western songs are encouraged. First prize voucher donated by Crossroad Music Prizes: First $100 and voucher & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC

Entry: $25.00
582 JAZZ and BLUES Solo     16 to Under 18 Years

Singers must choose a song within the Jazz or Blues genre, either upbeat or ballad Prize money donated by Homeground Cafe and Bakery Prizes: First $50 & Medal; Second & third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC

Entry: $25.00
583 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN UPBEAT CHARACTER SONG Solo     16 to Under 18 Years

Singers must choose an upbeat character song from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. Prize money donated by BLOC Music Theatre. Prizes: First $60 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC (see below for a bonus prize - The Sally Bourne Music Theatre Prize!)
Entry: $25.00
584 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN BALLAD Solo     16 to Under 18 Years

Singers must choose a ballad from the stage or screen (can included cabaret style). Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. Prize money donated by BLOC Music Theatre. Prizes; First $60 & Medal Second & Third Medals Ribbons ; HM & HC. (see below for bonus prize - The Sally Bourne Music Theatre Prize).

Entry: $25.00
585 CONTEMPORARY VCE VOCAL (FOR VCE STUDENTS ONLY) Solo     16 to Under 18 Years

For students studying VCE Contemporary Music Performance Two contrasting songs from different categories on the prescribed contemporary VCE syllabus. Singers who are studying 'Music Investigation' will sing one song from the syllabus and one own choice from their selected program. First Prize donated by the William Morrell Trust Prizes: First $100 & Medal; Second $40 & Medal; Third $20 & Medal. Ribbons HM & HC ***There will be a FREE VCE masterclass following this section for all competitors***
Entry: $30.00
588 CONTEMPORARY BALLAD Solo     16 to Under 18 Years

Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in a ballad style. Prize money donated by Homeground Cafe and Bakery Prizes: First $50 & Medal, Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC

Entry: $25.00
589.1 CLASSICAL VOCAL SOLO Solo     16 to Under 18 Years

Singers must choose ONE song from the classical repertoirs; for example (but not limited to) Early Renaissance, Sacred, folk, Baroque, Classicla, Romantic, Lieder, 20th Centry Art Song or Ballad. Operatic Aria, Operetta and Music Theatre not permitted in this section. (See Open Section for your chance to sing Operetta!). Arias from Grand Opera are not permitted in this section. Please refer to Special Conditions #5 for further details. Prize money donated by the Elsie Morison Memorial Trust Prizes; First $50 & Medal, Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC

Entry: $25.00
589.2 CLASSICAL VOCAL ADVANCING SHOWCASE Solo     16 to Under 18 Years

Singers must perform TWO songs One song by an Australian composer, and one classical Ballad from the RSSS prescribed list of Ballads. https://royalsouthstreet.com.au/competition/classical-vocal/ Please refer to Special Conditions#5 for further details. Prize money donated by Constance Coward-Lemke Prizes: First $70 & Medal; Second $20 & Medal; Third $10 & Medal. Ribbons HM & HC
Entry: $30.00
18 Years and Over
590 CONTEMPORARY UPBEAT POP/ROCK VOCAL SOLO Solo     18 Years and Over

Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in an upbeat style. Prize money donated by ANATS Victorian Chapter Prizes: First $60 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbon HM & HC

Entry: $27.00
591 COUNTRY MUSIC VOCAL Solo     18 Years and Over

Adjudication will be based on singers who stylistically represent good country technique and song choice. Traditional Country and Western songs are encouraged. Prizes: First $60 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbon HM & HC
Entry: $27.00
592 JAZZ and BLUES Solo     18 Years and Over

Singers must choose a song within the Jazz or Blues genre, either upbeat or ballad Prize money donated by the Ballarat Cabaret Club Prizes: First $60 & Medal; Second & third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC

Entry: $27.00
593 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN UPBEAT CHARACTER SONG Solo     18 Years and Over

Singers must choose an upbeat character song from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. Prize money donated by BLOC Music Theatre Prizes: First $70 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC (see below for a bonus prize - The Sally Bourne Music Theatre Prize!)

Entry: $27.00
594 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN BALLAD Solo     18 Years and Over

Singers must choose a ballad from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. Prize money donated by BLOC Music Theatre Prizes: First $70 & Medal; Second & third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC

Entry: $27.00
598 CONTEMPORARY BALLAD Solo     18 Years and Over

Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in a ballad style. Prizes; First $60 & Medal, Second & third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC

Entry: $27.00
599.1 CLASSICAL VOCAL SOLO Solo     18 Years and Over

Singers must choose ONE song from the classical repertoire; for example (but not limited to) Early Renaissance, Sacred, Folk, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Lieder, 20th Century Art Song or Ballad. Operatic Aria, Operetta and Music theatre not permitted in this section. (See Open Section for your chance to sing Operetta!). Arias from Grand Opera are not permitted in this section. Please refer to Special Conditions #5 for further details. Prize money sponsored by the Elsie Morison Memorial Trust Prizes: first $60 & Medal, Second & Third Medals. Ribbons HM & HC
Entry: $27.00
599.2 CLASSICAL VOCAL SENIOR SHOWCASE Solo     18 Years and Over

Singers must perform TWO songs. One song by an Australian composer, and one classical Ballad from the South Street prescribed list of Ballads. https://royalsouthstreet.com.au/competition/classical-vocal/ Please refer to Special Conditions #5 for further details. Prize money sponsored by Robyn Antoine and the enduring Classics Singing group. Prizes First $100 & Medal Second & Third Medals .Ribbons HM & HC.
Entry: $31.00
Open
549 OPERETTA and ENDURING CLASSICS Solo     Open

Singers must choose one song from Operetta or the enduring vocal classics. For example (but not limited to) Gilbert and Sullivan,m Sigmund Romberg, Ivor Novello Franz Lehar Please refer to Special Conditions #5 for further details. Prize money sponsored by Robyn Antoine and the Enduring Classics Singing Group. Prizes; First $100 & Medal, Second & Third Medals. Ribbons HM & HC ,
Entry: $25.00
595 VOCAL Duo or Trio     Open

Any song choice is permitted but must include some harmony. Accompaniment is optional and sheet music does not need to be submitted. See special conditions #2 for further details on this section. Prizes: First $70 & Medals; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC

Entry: $31.00
596 ORIGINAL SONG Solo     Open

Competitors can enter as either a solo singer songwriter, or as part of a small ensemble. They must present an original song as written by themselves or by a member of their ensemble. Adjudication will be based on both the composition of the song and the vocal proficiency of the performer/s. Prize money donated by Optiform Prizes: First $70 & Medal; Second $30 & Medal; Third Medal Ribbons HM & HC *** Following this section, there will be a FREE SONG WRITING workshop with Geoffrey and George Williams, the founders of 'Tap Your Creativity'. https://www.udemy.com/share/102ay2/ ALL Vocal Competitors WELCOME ***
Entry: $31.00
597 STRUT YOUR STUFF SHOWCASE Solo     Open

Performers must choose TWO songs in ANY STYLE to showcase their talent to the best of their ability Adjudication will be based on performance, charisma and vocal proficiency. Singers MAY repeat one song (only) from another section if they wish. Prize money and medals for this section sponsored by Juliana Addison - Member for Wendouree Prizes: First $70 & Medal; Second and Third Medals. Ribbons HM & HC
Entry: $31.00
5001 CONTEMPORARY SINGERS FAR & WIDE - VIDEO SUBMISSION Solo     Open

Performers must choose TWO songs in any CONTEMPORARY style to showcase their talent to the best of their ability. Marks awarded will be based on performance, charisma, vocal proficiency, song choice and technique. Both songs must be recorded as one take and NOT edited. No prizes are awarded to this section as differing qualities make comparisons inequitable, but all competitors will receive a detailed critique from both adjudicators,
Entry: $20.00
5002 CLASSICAL SINGERS FAR & WIDE - VIDEO SUBMISSION Solo     Open

Performers must choose TWO songs in any CLASSICAL style to showcase their talent to the best of their ability. Marks awarded will be based on performance, charisma, vocal proficiency, song choice and technique. Both songs must be recorded as one take and NOT edited. No prizes are awarded to this section as differing qualities make comparisons inequitable, but all competitors will receive a detailed critique from both adjudicators,
Entry: $20.00