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| 80th Bathurst Eisteddfod |
| Bands and Ensembles |
| 14 Aug 2025 to 26 Sep 2025 |
| (To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised) |
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| No rules available |
| ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 26/05/2025 11:59:00 PM (AEST) |
| 176/177 | Infants Percussion Ensemble K-2 Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | 5 or more members. Backing track permitted. If using a backing track upload is required via Stardom. Sponsored by Spencer Harvey OAM | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $20.00 | 1st Bannerette 2nd Bannerette 3rd Bannerette HC Certificate |
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| 184 | Special Classes Performance 5 or more performers K-12 Session: 26/08/2025 12:00 PM Time Limit: 05:00 |
| | For students attending Special Schools or Special units within schools. Own choice - Music may be used. Backing track permitted. If using a backing track upload is required via Stardom. Any of the following may be used: Recitation, Scenes, Puppets. Mime with or without masks, Dance to Unison reading.
Medals will be awarded to all competitors. Sponsored by Glenray | Entries Closed |
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| 193 | Beginner Orchestra or Concert Band K-6 Time Limit: 08:00 |
| | This section is designed for beginner / first year band or orchestra students only. Perform 2 pieces Grade .5
Timing will be paused in between pieces. Band plan must be emailed to the Music Coordinator one week prior to the performance date. Sponsored by Bowman Dental | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $20.00 | 1st Nola and Ian Ramsay Perpetual Trophy and Replica 2nd Bannerette 3rd Bannerette HC Certificate |
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| 205 | Battle of the Bands Secondary school Years 7-9 Time Limit: 05:00 |
| | Lower Secondary School Years 7, 8 and 9 only.
Containing 3-8 members. Bands will perform a cover of a popular/contemporary song. The time limit has been extended to allow for an instrumental solo if desired. Any inappropriate lyrics or gestures will lead to disqualification. Sound system and technician will be available for use. Set up time allowed between bands is 2 minutes maximum. NO music teachers/ tutors are to perform as a member of the band. Sponsored by Scrimshaw Homes | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st $200 2nd $100 3rd $50 HC Certificate |
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| 179 | Percussion Ensemble (Up to 20 Players) Open Time Limit: 08:00 |
| | No pre-recorded music accompaniment allowed. 5 or more members up to 20. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st $100 2nd $60 3rd $40 HC Certificate |
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| 183 | Instrumental Quartet Senior 13 Years & Over Time Limit: 08:00 |
| | Any combination of instruments permitted, except vocalists. Not for rock bands.
Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $20.00 | 1st $100 2nd $60 3rd $40 HC Certificate |
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| 185 | Recorder Ensemble (5 or More Players) K-6 Time Limit: 05:00 |
| | Competitors to fill time limit as they see fit. Sponsored by Spencer Harvey OAM | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $20.00 | 1st Bannerette 2nd Bannerette 3rd Bannerette HC Certificate |
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| 194 | Intermediate/Advanced Grade 1.5 and above Orchestra or Concert Band K-6 Time Limit: 10:00 |
| | This section is for Grade 1 and 1 1/2 pieces.
Competitors perform two contrasting works. Timing will be paused in between pieces. Band plan must be emailed to the Music Coordinator one week prior to the performance date. Sponsored by Ron & Stephanie Camplin | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $20.00 | 1st Wendy Jenkins Perpetual Trophy + Replica + $100 2nd Bannerette + $60 3rd Bannerette + $40 HC Certificate |
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| 198 | Stage and Jazz Band Primary/Lower Secondary Years 3-9 Time Limit: 10:00 |
| | Competitors must perform two contrasting pieces. Timing will be paused between pieces.
Band Plan must be emailed to the Music Coordinator one week prior to your performance with your group name and conductors name. Students up to Year 9 ONLY. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st Perpetual Trophy + Replica + $80 2nd Bannerette + $50 3rd Bannerette + $30 HC Certificate |
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| 206 | Battle of the Bands Secondary School-Years 10-12 Time Limit: 05:00 |
| | Upper Secondary school age Rock Bands Years 10,11 & 12.
Containing 3-8 members. Bands will perform either your own composition or cover of a popular/contemporary song. The time limit has been extended to allow for an instrumental solo if desired. Any inappropriate lyrics or gestures will lead to disqualification. Sound system and technician will be available for use. Set up time allowed between bands is 2 minutes maximum. NO music teachers/ tutors are to perform as a member of the band. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st Trophy + $400 2nd Trophy + $200 3rd Trophy + $100 HC Certificate |
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| 180 | Instrumental Ensemble K-6 Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | No vocalists or rock groups. 4 or more members. No drums. Sponsored by Ron & Stephanie Camplin | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $20.00 | 1st Bannerette 2nd Bannerette 3rd Bannerette HC Certificate |
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| 186 | String Ensemble K-6 Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | Piano accompaniment permitted only. Sponsored by Bathurst Arts Council | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $20.00 | 1st Bannerette 2nd Bannerette 3rd Bannerette HC Certificate |
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| 188 | String Ensemble Open Time Limit: 06:00 |
| | Piano accompaniment permitted. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st $100 2nd $60 3rd $40 HC Certificate |
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| 201 | Guitar Ensemble K-6 Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | 4 or more competitors. Guitars only, any combination, no other accompaniment. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $20.00 | 1st Bannerette 2nd Bannerette 3rd Bannerette HC Certificate |
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| 202 | Guitar Ensemble with Vocals K-6 Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | 4 or more players. Guitars only, any combination, no other accompaniment. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $20.00 | 1st Bannerette 2nd Bannerette 3rd Bannerette HC Certificate |
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| 182 | Instrumental Ensemble (5 or More Players) Open Time Limit: 08:00 |
| | No vocalists or rock groups. 5 or more members. No drums. Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $20.00 | 1st $100 2nd $60 3rd $40 HC Certificate |
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| 187 | String Ensemble Secondary Years 7-12 Time Limit: 06:00 |
| | Piano accompaniment permitted Sponsored by Scots All Saints College | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st Bannerette 2nd Bannerette 3rd Bannerette HC Certificate |
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| 203 | Guitar Ensemble Secondary Years 7-12 Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | 4 or more players. Guitars only, any combination, no other accompaniment. Sponsored by Quota Club of Bathurst International Inc. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st Bannerette 2nd Bannerette 3rd Bannerette HC Certificate |
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| 189 | Entertainment Ensemble K-6 Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | Competitors perform one own choice song. Not intended for Concert bands or Stage bands. Mixed ensembles and rock bands are encouraged. Vocalists are permitted and a microphone will be supplied. This is designed to be a fun and entertaining section and the adjudicator will take this into consideration. Sponsored by Larraine Griffin | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $20.00 | 1st Trophy 2nd Trophy 3rd Trophy HC Certificate |
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| 197 | Instrumental Chamber Music Ensemble Secondary school to Open Age Time Limit: 06:00 |
| | 5 or more competitors. Competitors must perform two contrasting pieces. Timing will be paused between pieces.
Any combination of instruments permitted. No rock bands or vocalists permitted.
Band plan must be emailed to the Music Coordinator one week prior to your performance with your group name and conductors name. Sponsored by Kelso High School | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st Bannerette 2nd Bannerette 3rd Bannerette HC Certificate |
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| 199 | Stage and Jazz Band Secondary Years 7-12 Time Limit: 12:00 |
| | Competitors must perform two contrasting pieces. Timing will be paused between pieces.
Band Plan must be emailed to the Music Coordinator one week prior to your performance with your group name and conductors name. Sponsored by McIntosh McPhillamy & Co | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st Bannerette + $100 2nd Bannerette + $60 3rd Bannerette + $40 HC Certificate |
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| 204 | Guitar Ensemble with Vocals Secondary Years 7-12 Time Limit: 05:00 |
| | 4 or more players. No other accompaniment allowed. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st Bannerette 2nd Bannerette 3rd Bannerette HC Certificate |
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| 178/181/183/191 | Percussion Ensemble (Up to 20 Players) Secondary Years 7-12 Time Limit: 06:00 |
| | NO pre-recorded music accompaniment permitted. 5 or more members up to 20. Sponsored by Cathedral Primary School P&F | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st Bannerette 2nd Bannerette 3rd Bannerette HC Certificate |
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| 190 | Entertainment Ensemble Secondary Years 7-12 Time Limit: 05:00 |
| | Competitors perform one own choice song. Not intended for Concert bands or Stage bands. Mixed ensembles and rock bands are encouraged. Vocalists are permitted and a microphone will be supplied. This is designed to be a fun and entertaining section and the Sponsored by Scots All Saints College | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st Bannerette 2nd Bannerette 3rd Bannerette HC Certificate |
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| 200 | Stage and Jazz Band Open Time Limit: 15:00 |
| | Competitors must perform two contrasting pieces. Timing will be paused between pieces.
Band Plan must be emailed to the Music Coordinator one week prior to your performance with your group name and conductors name. Sponsored by McIntosh McPhillamy & Co | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st Perpetual Trophy + $150 2nd $100 3rd $50 HC Certificate |
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| 178/181 | Percussion Ensemble (Up to 20 Players) Secondary Years 7-12 Time Limit: 06:00 |
| | NO pre-recorded music accompaniment permitted. 5 or more members up to 20. Sponsored by Cathedral Primary School P&F | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st Bannerette 2nd Bannerette 3rd Bannerette HC Certificate |
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| 195/196 | Orchestra or Concert Band Secondary Years 7-12 Time Limit: 12:00 |
| | Competitors must perform two contrasting works. Timing will be paused between pieces. Band plan must be emailed to the Music Coordinator one week prior to the performance date. Sponsored by Scots All Saints College | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st Jennifer Ratsep Perpetual Trophy and Replica 2nd Bannerette 3rd Bannerette HC Certificate |
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| 178/181/183 | Percussion Ensemble (Up to 20 Players) Secondary Years 7-12 Time Limit: 06:00 |
| | NO pre-recorded music accompaniment permitted. 5 or more members up to 20. Sponsored by Cathedral Primary School P&F | Entries Closed |
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