Gladstone Eisteddfod 2025
Speech
19 Aug 2025 to 21 Aug 2025
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
No rules available
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 8/05/2025 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
8yrs & under
401 Verse Solo     8yrs & under

Time Limit: 02:00

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem.

Entry: $10.00
9 & 10yrs
402 Verse Solo     9 & 10yrs

Time Limit: 03:00

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem.

Entry: $10.00
11 & 12yrs
403 Verse Solo     11 & 12yrs

Time Limit: 03:00

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem.

Entry: $10.00
13 & 14yrs
404 Verse Solo     13 & 14yrs

Time Limit: 04:00

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem.

Entry: $10.00
15 to 18yrs
405 Verse Solo     15 to 18yrs

Time Limit: 04:00

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem.

Entry: $10.00
19yrs & over
406 Verse Solo     19yrs & over

Time Limit: 05:00

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem.

Entry: $10.00
8yrs & under
407 Australian Verse Solo     8yrs & under

Time Limit: 02:00

A poem or passage of verse written by an author who is Australian born, a naturalised Australian, or a poet who is widely published in Australian anthologies or whose themes are recognisably Australian.

Entry: $10.00
9 & 10yrs
408 Australian Verse Solo     9 & 10yrs

Time Limit: 03:00

A poem or passage of verse written by an author who is Australian born, a naturalised Australian, or a poet who is widely published in Australian anthologies or whose themes are recognisably Australian.

Entry: $10.00
11 & 12yrs
409 Australian Verse Solo     11 & 12yrs

Time Limit: 03:00

A poem or passage of verse written by an author who is Australian born, a naturalised Australian, or a poet who is widely published in Australian anthologies or whose themes are recognisably Australian.

Entry: $10.00
13 & 14yrs
410 Australian Verse Solo     13 & 14yrs

Time Limit: 04:00

A poem or passage of verse written by an author who is Australian born, a naturalised Australian, or a poet who is widely published in Australian anthologies or whose themes are recognisably Australian.

Entry: $10.00
15 to 18yrs
411 Australian Verse Solo     15 to 18yrs

Time Limit: 04:00

A poem or passage of verse written by an author who is Australian born, a naturalised Australian, or a poet who is widely published in Australian anthologies or whose themes are recognisably Australian.

Entry: $10.00
19yrs & over
412 Australian Verse Solo     19yrs & over

Time Limit: 05:00

A poem or passage of verse written by an author who is Australian born, a naturalised Australian, or a poet who is widely published in Australian anthologies or whose themes are recognisably Australian.

Entry: $10.00
12yrs & under
413 Lyric Verse Solo     12yrs & under

Time Limit: 03:00

A poem or passage of verse that's intent is to express emotions and ideas rather than telling a Narrative story.

Entry: $10.00
13 to 18yrs
414 Lyric Verse Solo     13 to 18yrs

Time Limit: 04:00

A poem or passage of verse that's intent is to express emotions and ideas rather than telling a Narrative story.

Entry: $10.00
19yrs & over
415 Lyric Verse Solo     19yrs & over

Time Limit: 05:00

A poem or passage of verse that's intent is to express emotions and ideas rather than telling a Narrative story.

Entry: $10.00
12yrs & under
416 Write and Read/Recite Verse Solo     12yrs & under

Time Limit: 03:00

A poem written by the competitor. The poem may be in any verse format. Competitors may memorise and recite the poem, or read it from a script.

Entry: $10.00
13 to 18yrs
417 Write and Read/Recite Verse Solo     13 to 18yrs

Time Limit: 04:00

A poem written by the competitor. The poem may be in any verse format. Competitors may memorise and recite the poem, or read it from a script.

Entry: $10.00
19yrs & over
418 Write and Read/Recite Verse Solo     19yrs & over

Time Limit: 05:00

A poem written by the competitor. The poem may be in any verse format. Competitors may memorise and recite the poem, or read it from a script.

Entry: $10.00
8yrs & under
419 Prose Recital Solo     8yrs & under

Time Limit: 03:00

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction.

Entry: $10.00
9 & 10yrs
420 Prose Recital Solo     9 & 10yrs

Time Limit: 03:00

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction.

Entry: $10.00
11 & 12yrs
421 Prose Recital Solo     11 & 12yrs

Time Limit: 04:00

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction.

Entry: $10.00
13 & 14yrs
422 Prose Recital Solo     13 & 14yrs

Time Limit: 04:00

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction.

Entry: $10.00
15 to 18yrs
423 Prose Recital Solo     15 to 18yrs

Time Limit: 05:00

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction.

Entry: $10.00
19yrs & over
424 Prose Recital Solo     19yrs & over

Time Limit: 05:00

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction.

Entry: $10.00
8yrs & under
425 Prose Reading Solo     8yrs & under

Time Limit: 03:00

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage.

Entry: $10.00
9 & 10yrs
426 Prose Reading Solo     9 & 10yrs

Time Limit: 03:00

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage.

Entry: $10.00
11 & 12yrs
427 Prose Reading Solo     11 & 12yrs

Time Limit: 04:00

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage.

Entry: $10.00
13 & 14yrs
428 Prose Reading Solo     13 & 14yrs

Time Limit: 04:00

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage.

Entry: $10.00
15 to 18yrs
429 Prose Reading Solo     15 to 18yrs

Time Limit: 05:00

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage.

Entry: $10.00
19yrs & over
430 Prose Reading Solo     19yrs & over

Time Limit: 05:00

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage.

Entry: $10.00
12yrs & under
431 Bible Reading Solo     12yrs & under

Time Limit: 04:00

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage.

Entry: $10.00
13 to 18yrs
432 Bible Reading Solo     13 to 18yrs

Time Limit: 05:00

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage.

Entry: $10.00
19yrs & over
433 Bible Reading Solo     19yrs & over

Time Limit: 05:00

An extract from a book. Not to be in Verse format. It may be fiction or nonfiction. To be read from the book or a photocopy of the passage.

Entry: $10.00
18yrs & under
434 Prepared Speech or Story Solo     18yrs & under

Time Limit: 05:00

A speech given to entertain, inform or persuade the audience. Can be on any topic.

Entry: $10.00
19yrs & over
435 Prepared Speech or Story Solo     19yrs & over

Time Limit: 05:00

A speech given to entertain, inform or persuade the audience. Can be on any topic.

Entry: $10.00
8yrs & under
457 Verse in Pairs Duo     8yrs & under

Time Limit: 03:00

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem. Candidates are encouraged to include a variety of unison speaking and speaking in parts.

Entry: $12.00
9 to 12yrs
458 Verse in Pairs Duo     9 to 12yrs

Time Limit: 04:00

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem. Candidates are encouraged to include a variety of unison speaking and speaking in parts.

Entry: $12.00
13 to 18yrs
459 Verse in Pairs Duo     13 to 18yrs

Time Limit: 05:00

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem. Candidates are encouraged to include a variety of unison speaking and speaking in parts.

Entry: $12.00
19yrs & over
460 Verse in Pairs Duo     19yrs & over

Time Limit: 05:00

A poem or passage of verse. May be an extract of a longer poem. Candidates are encouraged to include a variety of unison speaking and speaking in parts.

Entry: $12.00
Primary School enrolment <400
484 Choral Speaking Group     Primary School enrolment <400

Time Limit: 00:00

Maximum of 50 students. 2 contrasting pieces. One piece must be spoken in unison and one piece must be spoken in parts. May perform 2 verses or 1 verse and 1 prose extract. Costumes and props are prohibited.

Entry: $15.00
Grades Prep, 1 & 2
485 Choral Speaking Group     Grades Prep, 1 & 2

Time Limit: 00:00

Maximum of 50 students. 2 contrasting pieces. One piece must be spoken in unison and one piece must be spoken in parts. May perform 2 verses or 1 verse and 1 prose extract. Costumes and props are prohibited.

Entry: $15.00
Grades 3 & 4
486 Choral Speaking Group     Grades 3 & 4

Time Limit: 00:00

Maximum of 50 students. 2 contrasting pieces. One piece must be spoken in unison and one piece must be spoken in parts. May perform 2 verses or 1 verse and 1 prose extract. Costumes and props are prohibited.

Entry: $15.00
Grades 5 & 6
487 Choral Speaking Group     Grades 5 & 6

Time Limit: 00:00

Maximum of 50 students. 2 contrasting pieces. One piece must be spoken in unison and one piece must be spoken in parts. May perform 2 verses or 1 verse and 1 prose extract. Costumes and props are prohibited.

Entry: $15.00
Secondary School
488 Choral Speaking Group     Secondary School

Time Limit: 00:00

Maximum of 50 students. 2 contrasting pieces. One piece must be spoken in unison and one piece must be spoken in parts. May perform 2 verses or 1 verse and 1 prose extract. Costumes and props are prohibited.

Entry: $15.00
Open
489 Choral Speaking Group     Open

Time Limit: 00:00

Maximum of 50 students. 2 contrasting pieces. One piece must be spoken in unison and one piece must be spoken in parts. May perform 2 verses or 1 verse and 1 prose extract. Costumes and props are prohibited.

Entry: $15.00