Gladstone Eisteddfod 2026
Open Choirs & Ensembles
19 Aug 2026 to 23 Aug 2026
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
No rules available
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 7/05/2026 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
School Age
678minimum 12 voices Open Choral Group     School Age

Two contrasting choral pieces. - Backing track optional - Choir risers mandatory - Consideration is given to the musical complexity of part and/or harmony work where present.

Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
Open Age
679minimum 12 voices Open Choral Group     Open Age

Two contrasting choral pieces. - Backing track optional - Choir risers mandatory - Consideration is given to the musical complexity of part and/or harmony work where present.

Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
School Age
680minimum 12 voices Sacred Choral Group     School Age

Songs of a religious nature. This may include songs from Sacred Oratorio, Hymnals and African American spirituals. - Conductor optional - Acoustic voice and accompaniment only - Choir risers mandatory - Consideration is given to the musical complexity of part and/or harmony work where present.
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
Open
681minimum 12 voices Sacred Choral Group     Open

Songs of a religious nature. This may include songs from Sacred Oratorio, Hymnals and African American spirituals. - Conductor optional - Acoustic voice and accompaniment only - Choir risers mandatory - Consideration is given to the musical complexity of part and/or harmony work where present.
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
12yrs & under
6824 to 12 voices Stage Show, Film or Musical Ensemble     12yrs & under

Songs taken from musical stage productions or films. This also includes Gilbert & Sullivan. - Conductor optional - Backing track optional - Costume, Movement & Handheld Props optional - Choir risers not available - Consideration is given to the musical complexity of part and/or harmony work where present.
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
13 to 18yrs
6834 to 12 voices Stage Show, Film or Musical Ensemble     13 to 18yrs

Songs taken from musical stage productions or films. This also includes Gilbert & Sullivan. - Conductor optional - Backing track optional - Costume, Movement & Handheld Props optional - Choir risers not available - Consideration is given to the musical complexity of part and/or harmony work where present.
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
19yrs & over
6844 to 12 voices Stage Show, Film or Musical Ensemble     19yrs & over

Songs taken from musical stage productions or films. This also includes Gilbert & Sullivan. - Conductor optional - Backing track optional - Costume, Movement & Handheld Props optional - Choir risers not available - Consideration is given to the musical complexity of part and/or harmony work where present.
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
School Age
685minimum 12 voices Stage Show, Film or Musical Group     School Age

Songs taken from musical stage productions or films. This also includes Gilbert & Sullivan. - Performed unconducted - Backing track optional - Costume, Movement & Handheld Props optional - Choir risers not available - Consideration is given to the musical complexity of part and/or harmony work where present.

Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
Open
686minimum 12 voices Stage Show, Film or Musical Group     Open

Songs taken from musical stage productions or films. This also includes Gilbert & Sullivan. - Performed unconducted - Backing track optional - Costume, Movement & Handheld Props optional - Choir risers not available - Consideration is given to the musical complexity of part and/or harmony work where present.

Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
12yrs & under
6874 to 12 voices Modern Choral Ensemble     12yrs & under

Songs in a contemporary on-classical style singing only e.g., Contemporary Pop or Rock Ballads, Jazz/Blues and Country. Musical Theatre is ineligible. - Conductor optional - Backing track optional - Choir risers not available - Consideration is given to the musical complexity of part and/or harmony work where present.
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
13 to 18yrs
6884 to 12 voices Modern Choral Ensemble     13 to 18yrs

Songs in a contemporary on-classical style singing only e.g., Contemporary Pop or Rock Ballads, Jazz/Blues and Country. Musical Theatre is ineligible. - Conductor optional - Backing track optional - Choir risers not available - Consideration is given to the musical complexity of part and/or harmony work where present.
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
19yrs & over
6894 to 12 voices Modern Choral Ensemble     19yrs & over

Songs in a contemporary on-classical style singing only e.g., Contemporary Pop or Rock Ballads, Jazz/Blues and Country. Musical Theatre is ineligible. - Conductor optional - Backing track optional - Choir risers not available - Consideration is given to the musical complexity of part and/or harmony work where present.
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
School Age
690minimum 12 voices Modern Choral Group     School Age

Songs in a contemporary on-classical style singing only e.g., contemporary pop or rock ballads. - Conductor optional - Backing track optional - Choir risers mandatory - Consideration is given to the musical complexity of part and/or harmony work where present.
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
Open
691minimum 12 voices Modern Choral Group     Open

Songs in a contemporary on-classical style singing only e.g., Contemporary Pop or Rock Ballads, Jazz/Blues and Country. Musical Theatre is ineligible. - Conductor optional - Backing track optional - Choir risers mandatory - Consideration is given to the musical complexity of part and/or harmony work where present.
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC