Welcome to the Warrnambool Music Eisteddfod for 2025

To be read in conjunction with the CITY OF WARRNAMBOOL EISTEDDFOD REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS/RULES  

(see www.warrnambooleisteddfod.org.au) 

Rules Specific for VOCAL AND CHORAL

Note: ENTRIES CLOSE MAY 2nd 11:00pm; LATE ENTRIES UNTIL MAY 5th INCUR $13.00 FEE

NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 5th

 ADJUDICATOR: Ian Lowe

  Venues:     Soloists - Mozart Hall, Gilles Street, Warrnambool

          Duets - Mozart Hall, Gilles Street, Warrnambool 

          Choirs and Chorale Ensembles - To be advised

OFFICIAL ACCOMPANIST: for soloists/duets is Mr. Philip Trigg (0409 206 584) - email is muso3@bigpond.com

If you wish to provide your own backing music, we will provide a portable PA system

    All vocal 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.

MUSIC NOTATION:

Adjudicator must be supplied with LEGIBLE PHOTOCOPIES of the MUSIC NOTATION (no originals please) which will be returned for destruction following adjudication. All bars must be numbered.

          It is ESSENTIAL that MUSIC NOTATION is provided so the adjudicator can follow the music you are singing.  IF THIS IS NOT PROVIDED, THE COMPETITOR WILL BE WITHDRAWN.

          Adjudication will take into consideration whether the selection of the song choice is appropriate to the age of the competitor in both technical and content of lyrics.

NEW FOR 2025!! - VOCAL SHOWCASE

Some competitors during Vocal week may be chosen to be a part of a Vocal Showcase that will take place on the evening of Thursday June 12th along with the 18Yrs & +  and the Original Composition Sections. 

Will you be one of the lucky ones??

AWARDS:

    THE MERRAN ADAMS ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD for a singer 15-18 years.  Sponsored by Margaret Dalglish - Prize $100

    THE LEAH OSWIN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD to a young vocalist of the adjudicator's choosing who throughout the week shows outstanding vocal promise and potential. Sponsored by Leah & Baden Oswin - Prize $150