2026 Adelaide Eisteddfod
Flute Division
27 Jun 2026 to 23 Aug 2026
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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2026 FLUTE DIVISION

 

Dates: Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June (Junior sections) and Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August (Senior sections) 

Venue: Unley Park Baptist Church, Bellevue Place, Unley Park

 

 

$15 General Admission

$10 Concession

(including Pensioners, Seniors & Students and Teachers of Competitors performing that day)

$5 Children 5 to 15 years

2026 Adelaide Eisteddfod Members free of charge

 


Convenor: Cassandra Boath

0412 640 337

email: flute@adelaideeisteddfod.com.au

Adjudicators: TBC

Entries and Fees

All entries are to be made and paid on-line via www.stardom.com.au using the Stardom payment system. 

No late entries/late entry fees will be accepted. 

 

How to Enter

Entries for the 2026 Adelaide Eisteddfod are on-line via the Stardom website at https://www.stardom.com.au/.  On the Stardom Homepage look for ‘Competitions open for taking entries’ and click on + to view the Divisions being offered in ‘2026 Adelaide Eisteddfod’.  Click on ‘Schedule’ to open the list of sections.  To enter log in with your Stardom username and password or register for an account so you can log in.  Once you have logged in look for ‘2026 Adelaide Eisteddfod’ under ‘Select Competition’.  Click on ‘Start Entry’.  ‘Select Sections’ will appear.  Click on + to open the Division that you would like to view.  Click on the box on the left side for each section that you would like to enter.  Click on ‘Next’ to complete the entry.


Entries close Friday 10 April 2026, 11:59 pm ACST 


Each competitor pays a fee per section entered, as printed on the computer-generated invoice, plus a single administration fee appearing on the invoice after all required sections have been entered.  

Payment may be made safely on-line.

 

Rules

Competitors, teachers and parents are advised to read the Rules of the Competition 2026 carefully.


Other information

Competitors are asked to enter the repertoire they are performing including the title of each piece and the composer directly into Stardom at least 14 days prior to the performance.  

Rule 13 (c) in the General Rules states 14 days prior to the start of the Division however this is not workable for the competitors competing in the August sessions.

This speeds up the booking in process on the day and reduces the potential for errors.

 

Note re Sections F611, F612, F621, F622 and the Eisteddfod Concerto: these are considered to be equally prestigious.  Competitors who are preparing an entire sonata or suite should consider entering a Complete Flute Sonata or Suite Section, and competitors who are preparing an entire concerto should think about entering the Adelaide Eisteddfod Concerto Division section CN901.

The David Cubbin Flute Medallion will be presented to the most promising flautist in the Open Flute Section, at the Special Award Winners Concert held at the end of the competition season.


Prof. David Cubbin founded the Flute Society of SA in 1972 and was its first President.  He was Principal Flute in the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra from 1955 to 1964, Lecturer in Flute at the Elder Conservatorium from 1956 to 1973 and a foundation member of the University of Adelaide Wind Quintet.  He was Professor of Music at the Tasmanian Conservatorium from 1985 to 1990 and President of the Australian Flute Association from 1988 to 1995.  He died in May 1997.


The Ray Rosser Memorial Award will be presented to the most promising flautist from the 10 Years and Under and 12 Years and Under Sections at the Special Award Winners Concert held at the end of the competition season. 

Ray Rosser was a keen amateur flautist who competed in the first ever Darwin Eisteddfod in 1961.  As a young boy he played in the Lakemba Primary School Fife and Drum Band (Sydney) under Victor McMahon.  Ray studied flute with David Cubbin and Alison Rosser OAM.  He worked with deaf children, was a member of the Flute Society of SA and helped with the Second Australian Flute Convention in 1976.   He died in 1990.
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 10/04/2026 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
F600 Flute Solo     Grade 2

Time Limit: 04:00

Set piece – Teasing Song by Bela Bartok arr. H. Davies (List C No. 1) (AMEB Grade 2 Book, Series 4), and own choice. Only music from the current Grade 2 AMEB Syllabus may be presented. The music for set pieces will be provided for the adjudicator. A candidate competing in this section may not compete in any other grade level section in this Division. Failure to comply with this rule may result in withdrawal from all grade level sections.
Entry: $36.001st Medallion          2nd Medallion          3rd Medallion          HM          
F601 Flute Solo     10 years and under

Time Limit: 03:00

Own choice. The Ray Rosser Memorial Award will be presented to the most promising flautist from the 10 Years and Under or the 12 Years and Under Sections.
Entry: $34.001st Medallion          2nd Medallion          3rd Medallion          HM          
F602 Flute Solo     12 years and under

Time Limit: 04:00

Own choice. The Ray Rosser Memorial Award will be presented to the most promising flautist from 10 Years and Under or 12 Years and Under Sections.
Entry: $36.001st Medallion          2nd Medallion          3rd Medallion          HM          
F603 Flute Solo     Grade 3

Time Limit: 05:00

Set piece – Gavotte by Sergey Prokofiev arr. S. Hodgson (List C No. 4) (AMEB Grade 3 Book, Series 4), and own choice. Only music from the current Grade 3 AMEB Syllabus may be presented. The music for set pieces will be provided for the adjudicator. A candidate competing in this section may not compete in any other grade level section in this Division. Failure to comply with this rule may result in withdrawal from all grade level sections.
Entry: $38.001st Medallion + $75          2nd Medallion + $50          3rd Medallion + $25          HM          
F604 Flute Solo     14 years and under

Time Limit: 05:00

Own choice.
Entry: $38.001st Medallion          2nd Medallion          3rd Medallion          HM          
F605 Flute Solo     Grade 4

Time Limit: 06:00

Set piece – Allegro by Joseph Haydn arr. D Howell (List B No. 2) (AMEB Grade 4 Book, Series 4), and own choice Only music from the current Grade 4 AMEB Syllabus may be presented. The music for set pieces will be provided for the adjudicator. A candidate competing in this section may not compete in any other grade level section in this Division. Failure to comply with this rule may result in withdrawal from all grade level sections.
Entry: $40.001st Medallion          2nd Medallion          3rd Medallion          HM          
F606 Flute Solo     16 years and under

Time Limit: 06:00

Own choice.
Entry: $40.001st Medallion          2nd Medallion          3rd Medallion          HM          
F607 Flute Solo     18 years and under

Time Limit: 07:00

Own choice.
Entry: $42.001st Medallion          2nd Medallion          3rd Medallion          HM          
F608 Flute Solo     Grade 5

Time Limit: 07:00

Set piece – Tanzlied by Joachim Andersen (List C No. 1) (AMEB Grade 5 Book, Series 4), and own choice. Only music from the current Grade 5 AMEB Syllabus may be presented. The music for set pieces will be provided for the adjudicator. A candidate competing in this section may not compete in any other grade level section in this Division. Failure to comply with this rule may result in withdrawal from all grade level sections.
Entry: $42.001st Medallion          2nd Medallion          3rd Medallion          HM          
F609 Flute Solo     Grade 6

Time Limit: 08:00

Set piece – Allegro Viviace by William Mathias (List D No. 3) (AMEB Grade 6 Book, Series 4), and own choice. Only music from the current Grade 6 AMEB Syllabus may be presented. The music for set pieces will be provided for the adjudicator. A candidate competing in this section may not compete in any other grade level section in this Division. Failure to comply with this rule may result in withdrawal from all grade level sections.
Entry: $44.001st Medallion          2nd Medallion          3rd Medallion          HM          
F610 Flute Solo     Grade 7/8 and Certificate of Performance

Time Limit: 10:00

Time limit is 05:00 minimum, 10:00 maximum. Own choice. Currently presenting Grades 7, 8 and Certificate of Performance students only; this Section is not intended for competitors who have reached Associate level or higher. AMEB Syllabi.

Entry: $48.001st $200          2nd $100          3rd $50          HM          
F611 Flute Solo     Open Age

Time Limit: 00:00

The time limit is 8 mins minimum. Own Choice. The title of the work/s to be played and the duration must be indicated on the entry form. These are the works that must be performed by the competitor unless the competitor has applied in writing to the Convenor no later than four weeks before the scheduled date for permission to change the works. The works being performed will be checked during booking in. Competitors who have not received permission to change their works will be allowed to perform but will be disqualified from receiving any awards. The David Cubbin Flute Medallion will be presented to the most promising flautist who competes in this section.
Entry: $58.001st $200          2nd $100          3rd $50          HM          
F612 Flute Solo     Sonata/Suite, Open Age

Time Limit: 16:00

The minimum duration should be 8 minutes and a maximum duration of 16 minutes. A movement or movements may be omitted to accommodate the time limit. The title of the flute sonata or suite to be played and its duration are to be indicated on the entry form by the competitor. These are the works that must be performed by the competitor unless the competitor has applied in writing to the Convenor no later than four weeks before the scheduled date for permission to change the works. The works being performed will be checked during booking in. Competitors who have not received permission to change their works will be allowed to perform but will be disqualified from receiving any awards.

Entry: $60.001st $200          2nd $100          3rd $50          HM          
F614 Flute Duet     Grade 5 and Under

Time Limit: 05:00

Own choice. Only one entry should be made for each pair of competitors. Please decide beforehand who is going to submit the entry. The names of both performers are needed at the time of entering. Each competitor may only enter one Duet section in this Division. The average grade level (see 2026 Rules and Conditions of Competition, Rule 7(b) (iii) ) of the competitors, and the level of the music in the opinion of the adjudicator, must be Grade 5 or less.

Entry: $38.001st Medallion          2nd Medallion          3rd Medallion          HM          
F615 Piccolo Solo     Open Age

Time Limit: 05:00

Own choice.
Entry: $38.001st $200          2nd $100          3rd $50          HM          
F616 Flute Ensembles     Primary/Secondary School Age

Time Limit: 07:00

Own choice, at least three flautists required, piccolo and lower flutes may be used, piano or other additional accompanying or collaborating instrument(s) optional. The names of all performers in each ensemble should be given when entering.
Entry: $42.001st Medallion          2nd Medallion          3rd Medallion          HM          
F617 Flute Study Solo     Grade 4 and Under

Time Limit: 05:00

Any flute study.
Entry: $38.001st Medallion          2nd Medallion          3rd Medallion          HM          
F618 Flute Solo     Unaccompanied, Open Age

Time Limit: 05:00

Own choice.
Entry: $38.001st $200          2nd $100          3rd $50          HM          
F619 Flute Solo     Orchestral Excerpts Open Age

Time Limit: 05:00

Own choice. Any two excerpts from these suggested publications: AMEB Flute and Piccolo Orchestral Excerpts (Allans), Orchestral Excerpts for Flute: Baxtresser & Rearick (Presser), Orchestral Practice Books 1 & 2: Wye & Morris (Novello), Orchestral Studies for the Flute, Vols 1, 2 & 3: Wilfred Smith (United Music Publishers) or Flute Orchestral Extracts: Harold Clarke (Trinity Guildhall, London). Other recognised books of orchestral excerpts and excerpts supplied for auditions are also acceptable. The piccolo may be used where scored. It is preferable to have one excerpt that is flute only.
Entry: $38.001st $200          2nd $100          3rd $50          HM          
F620 Flute Solo     Unaccompanied, 18 years and under

Time Limit: 05:00

Own choice.
Entry: $38.001st Medallion          2nd Medallion          3rd Medallion          HM          
F621 Flute Solo     Australian Composition, Open Age

Time Limit: 10:00

Own choice of work by any Australian composer. The title of the work must be entered at the time of entry. Sources for music: Reed Music - www.reedmusic.com; Wirripang - www.australiancomposers.com.au; Australian Music Centre - www.australianmusiccentre.com.au. They need not be, but may be, chosen from https://awscdn.australianmusiccentre.com.au/documents/static/hsc/2024%20HSC%20List%20-%20Flute.pdf These are the works that must be performed by the competitor unless the competitor has applied in writing to the Convenor no later than four weeks before the scheduled date for permission to change the works. The works being performed will be checked during booking in. Competitors who have not received permission to change their works will be allowed to perform but will be disqualified from receiving any awards.
Entry: $48.001st $200          2nd $100          3rd $50          HM          
F622 Flute Solo     French Composition, Open Age

Time Limit: 10:00

Flute Solo by a French composer. Any work from "Flute Music by French Composers", edited by Louis Moyse, G. Schirmer. The title of the piece to be played and the duration are to be indicated when entering by the competitor. These are the works that must be performed by the competitor unless the competitor has applied in writing to the Convenor no later than four weeks before the scheduled date for permission to change the works. The works being performed will be checked during booking in. Competitors who have not received permission to change their works will be allowed to perform but will be disqualified from receiving any awards. The music for this section will be provided to the adjudicator.

Entry: $48.001st $200          2nd $100          3rd $50          HM          
F624 Flute Duet     Grade 6 and Above

Time Limit: 07:00

Own choice. Only one entry should be made for each pair of competitors. Please decide beforehand who is going to submit the entry. The names of both performers are needed at the time of entering. Each competitor may only enter one Duet section in this Division. The average grade level (see 2026 Rules and Conditions of Competition, Rule 7(b) (iii) ) of the competitors, and the level of the music in the opinion of the adjudicator, must be above Grade 5.
Entry: $42.001st Medallion          2nd Medallion          3rd Medallion          HM          
F634 Flute Study Solo     Grade 5 and Above

Time Limit: 05:00

Any flute study
Entry: $38.001st Medallion          2nd Medallion          3rd Medallion          HM