2026 City of Warrnambool Eisteddfod
Strings
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 

Instrumental Music and Bands dates are 1 June to 4 June. 

Note: Entries close Friday 1 May 11pm; Late entries 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.

      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, cued ready to play, at the beginning of the section you will be playing in (no vocals).

  • One instrument only per competitor in each section
  • All bars must be numbered

  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 MUSIC NOTATION is provided so the adjudicator can follow the music you are playing.

 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)
102 Strings Solo     Novice

Time Limit: 05:00

All bars must be numbered. 2 contrasting pieces to be played. Solo with or without accompaniment. Novice category is less than 2 years experience

Sponsored by Philip Trigg
Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $30          2nd Ribbon + $10          3rd Ribbon + $5          HM Ribbon          
103 Strings Solo     Intermediate

Time Limit: 07:00

All bars must be numbered. 2 contrasting pieces to be played. Solo with or without accompaniment. Intermediate category is 2-4 years experience

Sponsored by Philip Trigg
Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $30          2nd Ribbon + $10          3rd Ribbon + $5          HM Ribbon          
104 Strings Solo     Advanced

Time Limit: 10:00

All bars must be numbered. 2 contrasting pieces to be played. Solo with or without accompaniment. Advanced category is 5 years plus experience

Sponsored by Philip Trigg
Entry: $13.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $30          2nd Ribbon + $10          3rd Ribbon + $5          HM Ribbon          
105 Harp Solo     Novice

Time Limit: 05:00

All bars must be numbered. 2 contrasting pieces to be played. Solo with or without accompaniment. Novice category is less than 2 years experience
Entry: $15.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
106 Harp Solo     Intermediate

Time Limit: 07:00

All bars must be numbered. 2 contrasting pieces to be played. Solo with or without accompaniment. Intermediate category is 2-4 years experience
Entry: $15.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon          
107 Harp Solo     Advanced

Time Limit: 10:00

All bars must be numbered. 2 contrasting pieces to be played. Solo with or without accompaniment. Advanced category is 5 years plus experience
Entry: $15.001st Prize Money & Ribbon + $50          2nd Ribbon          3rd Ribbon          HM Ribbon