80th City of Toowoomba Eisteddfod 2026
DIVISION 02 - VOCAL SOLOS - Open
06 May 2026 to 17 May 2026
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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CHORAL AND VOCAL

 

Please read the General Rules and Division-Specific Rules carefully to avoid disqualification.

All competitors are required to frequently check the Eisteddfod website for the latest updates.

 

DIVISION 02 - VOCAL SOLOS – Open

 

VOCAL GENERAL RULES

 

      i.          One song only unless otherwise indicated.

    ii.          Own choice of music.

  iii.          The use of a microphone and/or pre-recorded electronic backing or accompaniment is NOT permitted unless specifically stated in the rules for that section.

  iv.          If backing tracks are used, where allowed, in contemporary sections, they must contain Instrumental backing only.  The systems in the Theatre require access via an earphone jack.  No CD or USB connection is available.

    v.          Where backing track or microphone is permitted, competitors must use the uni-directional microphone and sound equipment supplied by the Eisteddfod.

 

 

  
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 2/03/2026 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
Open
030 OPERATIC ARIA SOLO     Open

Time Limit: 00:00
Entry: $12.501st Mavis Humberstone Memorial Trophy + $30          2nd $25          3rd $20          
031 ORATORIO or CANTATA SOLO     Open

Time Limit: 00:00
Entry: $12.501st The Elwyn Barber Memorial Trophy + $30          2nd $25          3rd $20          
032 ART SONG - ENGLISH SOLO     Open

Time Limit: 00:00

1. From the works of Head, Quilter, Ireland, Vaughan Williams, Delius, Warlock, Armstrong Gibbs or other of a comparable standard.
Entry: $12.501st The Lynn Broom Memorial Trophy + $30          2nd $25          3rd $20          
033 MUSIC THEATRE PERFORMANCE SOLO     Open

Time Limit: 00:00

1. From a Musical (Stage or Film). 2. Hand props and chair only. 3. Costume preferred. 4. Judged as a vocal and theatrical presentation.
Entry: $12.501st David Rees Memorial Trophy + $25          2nd $20          3rd $15          
034 AUSTRALIAN COMPOSER SOLO     Open

Time Limit: 00:00

1. Excluding Contemporary Popular Song or Folk Song.
Entry: $12.501st $25          2nd $20          3rd $15          
035 ITALIAN SOLO     Open

Time Limit: 00:00

1. From the works of Caccini, Rosa, Caldara, Scarlatti or others of comparable standard. 2. To be sung in Italian.
Entry: $12.501st John & Gwenyth Chappell Trophy + $25          2nd $20          3rd $15          
036 FRENCH SOLO     Open

Time Limit: 00:00

1. From the works of Fauré, Duparc, Debussy, Ravel, Chausson, Chabrier or other of a comparable standard. 2. To be sung in French.
Entry: $12.501st Delith Brook Memorial Trophy + $25          2nd $20          3rd $15          
037 SACRED SOLO     Open

Time Limit: 00:00

1. Excluding works from Oratorios or Cantatas.
Entry: $12.501st $25          2nd $20          3rd $15          
038 FOLK SONG SOLO     Open

Time Limit: 04:00

1. Traditional - no songs under the name of composers, except those of ancient bards or harpers. 2. Arrangements are permitted where folk melody and words are authentic. 3. English or the original language.
Entry: $12.501st $25          2nd $20          3rd $15          
039 MODERN BALLAD SOLO     Open

Time Limit: 04:00

1. Only songs composed after 1950. 2. Modern arrangement and style, excluding Musical Theatre. 3. May be accompanied by any acoustic instrument. 4. No recorded backings or microphone allowed.
Entry: $12.501st $25          2nd $20          3rd $15          
040 JAZZ SOLO     Open

Time Limit: 04:00

1. May be accompanied by single acoustic instrument or backing track. 2. Must use microphone.
Entry: $12.501st $25          2nd $20          3rd $15          
042 CONTEMPORARY COMMERCIAL VOCAL SOLO     Open

Time Limit: 04:00

1. Contemporary popular song only. No jazz or music theatre songs allowed. 2. Must use microphone. 3. May be accompanied by single acoustic or electric instrument, or backing track.
Entry: $12.501st $25          2nd $20          3rd $15          
Adult 18+
043 ANY OTHER GENRE SOLO     Adult 18+

Time Limit: 04:00

1. Adult refers to competitors over the age of 18. 2. Any song not covered in any other Section.

Prizes donated by Richard Chiverrell, Anne Gralow & David Whitford
Entry: $17.501st Richard Chiverrell; Anne Gralow and David Whitford Trophy + $75          2nd $50          3rd $25