2026 City of Warrnambool Eisteddfod
Piano
01 Jun 2026 to 04 Jun 2026
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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Welcome to the 2026 Music Eisteddfod!

To be read in conjunction with the CITY OF WARRNAMBOOL EISTEDDFOD REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS/RULES  (see www.warrnambooleisteddfod.org.au) 

Specific Rules for Instrumental Sections

(see also Specific Rules for Bands)

Instrumental Music and Bands dates are 1st  June to 4th June 2026. 

Note: Entries close Friday 1st May 2026 11pm; Late entries close Monday 4 May, 11pm and will incur a $13 fee;

No entries will be taken after May 5th.

Adjudicator: Mr. Peter Grant

Venues:           Soloists - Mozart Hall, Gilles Street, Warrnambool

                         Duets, Ensembles & Bands - Emmanuel College, Ardlie Street, Warrnambool

                         Piano (Solo & Duets) - Mozart Hall, Gilles Street, Warrnambool

Please Note: There is NO Guitar, Drum or Organ sections for the 2026 year

  • OFFICIAL ACCOMPANIST: for soloists/duets is Mr. Philip Trigg (0409 206 584) email is muso3@bigpond.com
  • All music must be presented in good order to the Accompanist ONE MONTH PRIOR to the performance.  Manuscript copy will not be accepted.  
  • A request for an official accompanist must be noted on entry. A late request may be refused.    Accompanist fee is included in entry fee.
  • BACKING MUSIC: Competitors will be allowed to provide their own backing music. 
  • If you wish to provide your own backing music, we will provide a portable PA system; 
  • Music must be supplied on USB/phone, cued ready to play, at the beginning of the section in which you will be playing (no vocals).
  • One instrument only per competitor in each section
  • MANUSCRIPTS AND MUSIC NOTATION:
  • All bars must be numbered on manuscript copy
  • Adjudicator MUST be supplied with LEGIBLE PHOTOCOPIES of the MUSIC NOTATION (no originals please) which will be returned for destruction following adjudication.
  • It is ESSENTIAL that PRINTED MUSIC NOTATION is provided so the adjudicator can follow the music you are playing. IF NO PRINTED MUSIC NOTATION IS PROVIDED YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.
  • Entry fees will NOT be refunded should competitor fail to compete in any section, once program has been printed.


ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1/05/2026 11:59:00 PM +10:00 (AEST)
067 Piano (Own Choice) Solo     Novice

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

1 piece of own Choice. Novice is under 2 yrs experience or up to preliminary grade AMEB.

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
068 Piano (Australian Composer) Solo     Novice

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

1 piece from an Australian Composer. Novice is under 2 yrs experience or up to preliminary grade AMEB

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
069 Piano (Popular) Solo     Novice

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

1 piece of popular music. Novice is under 2 yrs experience or up to preliminary grade AMEB.

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
070 Piano (Baroque/Classical/Romantic) Solo     Novice

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

This section is to encourage classical piano technique and enhance repertoire. One piece to be played. Novice is under 2 yrs experience or up to preliminary grade AMEB

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
071 Piano (Own Choice) Solo     Beginner

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

1 piece of own choice to be played. Beginner is Grade 1 - 2 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
072 Piano (Australian Composer) Solo     Beginner

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

1 piece from an Australian composer. Beginner is Grade 1 - 2 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
073 Piano (Popular) Solo     Beginner

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

1 piece of popular music. Beginner is Grade 1 - 2 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
074 Piano (Baroque/Classical/Romantic) Solo     Beginner

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

This section is to encourage classical piano technique and enhance repertoire. One piece to be played. Beginner is grade 1-2 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
075 Piano (Own Choice) Duet     Novice Beginner

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

1 piece of own choice to be played. Novice/ Beginner - up to Grade 2 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
076 Piano (Own Choice) Solo     Intermediate

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 05:00

1 piece of own choice to be played. Intermediate is Grades 3 - 4 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
077 Piano (Australian Composer) Solo     Intermediate

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 05:00

1 piece from an Australian composer to be played Intermediate is Grades 3 - 4 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
078 Piano (Popular) Solo     Intermediate

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 05:00

1 piece of popular music to be played Intermediate is Grades 3 - 4 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
079 Piano (Baroque/Classical/Romantic) Solo     Intermediate

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 05:00

This section is to encourage classical piano technique and enhance repertoire. One piece to be played. Intermediate is Grades 3 - 4 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
080 Piano (Own Choice) Duet     Intermediate

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 05:00

1 piece of own choice to be played. Intermediate is Grades 3-4 AMEB or equivalent.

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
081 Piano (Own Choice) Solo     Consolidated

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 05:00

1 piece of own choice to be played Consolidated is Grades 5 - 6 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
082 Piano (Australian Composer) Solo     Consolidated

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 05:00

1 piece from an Australian composer to be played Consolidated is Grades 5 - 6 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
083 Piano (Popular) Solo     Consolidated

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 05:00

1 piece of popular music to be played Consolidated is Grades 5 - 6 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
084 Piano (Baroque/Classical/Romantic) Solo     Consolidated

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 05:00

This section is to encourage classical piano technique and enhance repertoire. One piece to be played. Consolidated is Grade 5-6 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
085 Piano (Own Choice) Duet     Consolidated

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 05:00

1 piece of own choice to be played. Consolidated is Grades 5 - 6 AMEB or equivalent

Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
086 Piano (Own Choice) Solo     Advanced

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 10:00

1 piece to be played. Advanced is Grade 7 & above AMEB

Entry: $15.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $50          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
087 Piano (Australian Composer) Solo     Advanced

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 10:00

1 piece from an Australian composer to be played Advanced is Grade 7 & above AMEB

Entry: $15.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $50          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
088 Piano (Popular) Solo     Advanced

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 10:00

1 piece of Popular music to be played Advanced is Grade 7 & above AMEB

Entry: $15.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $50          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
089 Piano (Baroque/Classical/Romantic) Solo     Advanced

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 10:00

This section is to encourage classical piano technique and enhance repertoire. One piece to be played. Advanced is Grade 7 and above AMEB

Entry: $15.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $50          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
090 Piano (Own Choice) Duet     Advanced

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 10:00

1 or 2 piece(s) of own choice to be played. Advanced is Grade 7 & above AMEB

Entry: $15.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $50          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
093 Piano Recital Solo     Open

Session: 02/06/2026 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 12:00

2 pieces to be played a) Romantic period. b) Modern Work of a 20th/21st Century composer. Advanced level of Grade 7 AMEB and above or equivalent.

Entry: $15.001st Prize Money & Certificate + $100          2nd Certificate          3rd Certificate          HM Certificate