2026 Lismore Eisteddfod
Vocal
29 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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VOCAL RULES for Lismore Eisteddfod 2025

  1. The Adjudicator needs a copy of the sheet music for each section. Hand in to ‘check-in’ table on your arrival.

 

  1. When entering duos and trios the name of each competitor must be given.

 

  1. All 7 and 8 year old vocal competitors are to use a clipon microphone to assist

their vocal projection. Microphones will be available.

 

  1. Competitors not to accompany themselves in any vocal section. Please contact the Vocal and Instrumental Convenor, 5 weeks prior to the eisteddfod to organise an accompanist and practise, if required.

 

  1. CD and USB Backing tracks may be used in all vocal sections. In popular sections only instrumental and no vocals are permitted on the backing track.

 

  1. Only the Character Solo Section is to be costumed and acted.

 

  1. Please select songs that are age appropriate.

 

 
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 14/06/2026 11:59:00 PM +10:00 (AEST)
16 years & over
01 Roger Boland Memorial Trophy for Lieder Solo     16 years & over

Vocalist may choose to perform the work of any Lieder composer including those in the AMEB or Trinity syllabus for 2020. Full piano accompaniment is required but accompanist is not adjudicated.
Entry: $10.00
02for Male Voice Vocal Opera/Operetta Solo     16 years & over

Item must be from opera or operetta repertoire. No musical, film or oratorio item is acceptable.

Entry: $10.00
11 Years and under
03A Senior Vocal Championship Solo     11 Years and under

TO QUALIFY THE COMPETITOR MUST (a) enter the 3 compulsory sections - 7, 23, 40 (b) obtain 80 marks or more in each qualifying section (c) Piano or CD accompaniment required. (d) Songs from Pop Charts are not acceptable in championship sections.
Entry: $6.00
13-15 years
03B Intermediate Vocal Championship Solo     13-15 years

TO QUALIFY THE COMPETITOR MUST (a) enter the 3 compulsory sections - 6, 22, 39. (b) obtain 80 marks or more in each qualifying section (c) Piano or CD accompaniment required. (d) Songs from Pop Charts are not acceptable in championship sections.
Entry: $6.00
10 - 12 Years
03C Junior Vocal Championship Solo     10 - 12 Years

TO QUALIFY THE COMPETITOR MUST (a) enter the 3 compulsory sections - 5, 1, 38. (b) Piano or CD accompaniment required. (c) Songs from Pop Charts are not acceptable in championship sections.
Entry: $6.00
12 Years and over
04for Female Soprano Voice Elizabeth Sneesby Trophy Solo     12 Years and over

Competitors living within a 50km radius of Lismore.
Entry: $10.00
12 Years and under
05 Song by Australian Composer Solo     12 Years and under

Championship Qualifier.
Entry: $10.00
13-15 years
06 Song by Australian Composer Solo     13-15 years

Championship Qualifier.
Entry: $10.00
16 years and over
07 Song by Australian Composer Solo     16 years and over

Championship Qualifier.
Entry: $10.00
08 Vocal Any Style Solo     16 years and over
Entry: $10.00
10 to 12 Years
09 Vocal Any Style Solo     10 to 12 Years
Entry: $10.00
13 to 15 years
10 Vocal Any Style Solo     13 to 15 years
Entry: $10.00
16 Years and over
11 Vocal Any Style Solo     16 Years and over
Entry: $10.00
9 Years and under
12 Traditional or Folk Song (Pre 20th Century) Solo     9 Years and under
Entry: $10.00
10 - 12 Years
13 Traditional or Folk Song (Pre 20th Century) Solo     10 - 12 Years
Entry: $10.00
13-15 years
14 Traditional or Folk Song (Pre 20th Century) Solo     13-15 years
Entry: $10.00
16 Years and over
15 Traditional or Folk Song (Pre 20th Century) Solo     16 Years and over
Entry: $10.00
9 Years and under
16 Contemporary Folk or Country (Composer is still living) Solo     9 Years and under
Entry: $10.00
10 to 12 Years
17 Contemporary Folk or Country (Composer is still living) Solo     10 to 12 Years
Entry: $10.00
13 to 15 years
18 Contemporary Folk or Country (Composer is still living) Solo     13 to 15 years
Entry: $10.00
16 Years and over
19 Contemporary Folk or Country (Composer is still living) Solo     16 Years and over
Entry: $10.00
9 Years and under
20 Classical Vocal Solo     9 Years and under

Championship Qualifier. From any period of the classical vocal repertoire, as in the AMEB or Trinity syllabi.
Entry: $10.00
10 - 12 Years
21 Classical Vocal Solo     10 - 12 Years

Championship Qualifier. From any period of the classical vocal repertoire, as in the AMEB or Trinity syllabi.
Entry: $10.00
13 to 15 years
22 Classical Vocal Solo     13 to 15 years

From any period of the classical vocal repertoire, as in the AMEB or Trinity syllabi.
Entry: $10.00
16 Years and over
23 Classical Vocal Solo     16 Years and over

From any period of the classical vocal repertoire, as in the AMEB or Trinity syllabi.
Entry: $10.00
7 years & under
24 Novice Vocal Solo     7 years & under

Open to any competitor who has not won a FIRST prize in a vocal section in any eisteddfod or similar competition to date of close of entries.
Entry: $10.00
8 and 9 Years
25 Novice Vocal Solo     8 and 9 Years

Open to any competitor who has not won a FIRST prize in a vocal section in any eisteddfod or similar competition to date of close of entries.
Entry: $10.00
10 - 12 Years
26 Novice Vocal Solo     10 - 12 Years

Open to any competitor who has not won a FIRST prize in a vocal section in any eisteddfod or similar competition to date of close of entries.
Entry: $10.00
13 to 15 years
27Novice Novice Vocal Solo     13 to 15 years

Open to any competitor who has not won a FIRST prize in a vocal section in any eisteddfod or similar competition to date of close of entries.
Entry: $10.00
16 Years and over
28Novice Novice Vocal Solo     16 Years and over

Open to any competitor who has not won a FIRST prize in a vocal section in any eisteddfod or similar competition to date of close of entries.
Entry: $10.00
9 Years and under
29Novice Sacred Tune Solo     9 Years and under
Entry: $10.00
10 to 12 Years
30Novice Sacred Tune Solo     10 to 12 Years
Entry: $10.00
13 to 15 years
31Novice Sacred Tune Solo     13 to 15 years
Entry: $10.00
16 Years and over
32 Sacred Tune Solo     16 Years and over

Virginia Mason Trophy Qualifier
Entry: $10.00
9 Years and under
33 Character Solo     9 Years and under

Competitor to be dressed in costume. Item to be acted as well as sung.
Entry: $10.00
10 - 12 Years
34 Character Solo     10 - 12 Years

Competitor to be dressed in costume. Item to be acted as well as sung.
Entry: $10.00
13 to 15 years
35 Character Solo     13 to 15 years

Competitor to be dressed in costume. Item to be acted as well as sung.
Entry: $10.00
16 Years and over
36 Character Solo     16 Years and over

Competitor to be dressed in costume. Item to be acted as well as sung.
Entry: $10.00
9 Years and under
37 Vocal from Musical or Film Solo     9 Years and under

Championship and Virginia Mason Qualifier. NOT to be acted or costumed. Small movements which portray the expression of the song are acceptable. NOT heavy metal or hard rock.
Entry: $10.00
10 to 12 Years
38 Vocal from Musical or Film Solo     10 to 12 Years

Championship Qualifier. NOT to be acted or costumed. Small movements which portray the expression of the song are acceptable. NOT heavy metal or hard rock.
Entry: $10.00
13 to 15 years
39 Vocal from Musical or Film Solo     13 to 15 years

NOT to be acted or costumed. Small movements which portray the expression of the song are acceptable. NOT heavy metal or hard rock.
Entry: $10.00
16 years and over
40 Vocal from Musical or Film Solo     16 years and over

NOT to be acted or costumed. Small movements which portray the expression of the song are acceptable. NOT heavy metal or hard rock. Virginia Mason qualifier.
Entry: $10.00
9 Years and under
41 Popular Vocal Solo     9 Years and under

The use of a hand-held microphone for this section is optional and one will be available. Full band karaoke backing track is acceptable. No vocal on any CD.
Entry: $10.00
10 to 12 Years
42 Popular Vocal Solo     10 to 12 Years

The use of a hand-held microphone for this section is optional and one will be available. Full band karaoke backing track is acceptable. No vocal on any CD.
Entry: $10.00
13 to 15 years
43 Popular Vocal Solo     13 to 15 years

The use of a hand-held microphone for this section is optional and one will be available. Full band karaoke backing track is acceptable. No vocal on any CD.
Entry: $10.00
16 years and over
44 Popular Vocal Solo     16 years and over

The use of a hand-held microphone for this section is optional and one will be available. Full band karaoke backing track is acceptable. No vocal on any CD.
Entry: $10.00
10 to 12 Years
45 Contemporary Song - Any Style Solo     10 to 12 Years

The use of a hand-held microphone for this section is optional and one will be available.

Entry: $10.00
13-15 years
46 Contemporary Song - Any Style Solo     13-15 years

The use of a hand-held microphone for this section is optional and one will be available.

Entry: $10.00
16 Years and over
47 Contemporary Song - Any Style Solo     16 Years and over

The use of a hand-held microphone for this section is optional and one will be available.

Entry: $10.00
7 years and under
48 Vocal from ABC Song Book or Similar song book Solo     7 years and under
Entry: $10.00
8 and 9 Years
49 Vocal from ABC Song Book or Similar song book Solo     8 and 9 Years
Entry: $10.00
10 to 12 Years
50 Vocal from ABC Song Book or Similar song book Solo     10 to 12 Years
Entry: $10.00
9 Years and under
51 Vocal and Choral Duet     9 Years and under
Entry: $14.00
10 to 12 Years
52 Vocal and Choral Duet     10 to 12 Years
Entry: $14.00
13-15 Years
53 Vocal and Choral Duet     13-15 Years
Entry: $14.00
16 Years and over
54 Vocal and Choral Duet     16 Years and over
Entry: $14.00
Open - any age
55 Large Chorus More than 20 Voices     Open - any age

Performance may include any number of items to a total of 7 minutes maximum. Choirs and Groups will be judged on the variety of music presented as well as the quality of performance.
Entry: $16.00
Open
56 Small Chorus Less than 20 Voices     Open

Performance may include any number of items to a total of 7 minutes maximum. Choirs and Groups will be judged on the variety of music presented as well as the quality of performance.
Entry: $16.00
57 A Capella Unaccompanied Voices     Open

Performance may include any number of items to a total of 7 minutes maximum. Choirs and Groups will be judged on the variety of music presented as well as the quality of performance.
Entry: $16.00
58 Quartet 4 Voices     Open

Performance may include any number of items to a total of 7 minutes maximum. Choirs and Groups will be judged on the variety of music presented as well as the quality of performance.
Entry: $16.00
Open - any age 17 and under
59 Children's Choir     Open - any age 17 and under

Performance may include any number of items to a total of 7 minutes maximum. Choirs and Groups will be judged on the variety of music presented as well as the quality of performance.
Entry: $16.00
16 Years and over
60 Thelma Graeme Perpetual Award Classical or Semi Classical     16 Years and over

Excellence in Classical or semi-Classical female voice. To qualify, must compete in either section 1, 2, or 23.
Entry: $6.00