Hobart’s
Performing arts Eisteddfod
The City of Hobart Eisteddfod runs in May / June each year offering a wide range of performance opportunities in classical and contemporary singing, choirs, piano, drums, horns, violins and many other instruments, bands and drama.
We are an independent, community-based, not-for-profit organisation, which was originally established in 1950. Throughout this time we have been generously supported by the Hobart City Council, with our 'base camp' for most of the competition being at the Hobart Town Hall. We also enjoy our large choir and band sections being held at the Federation Concert Hall, home of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
We have a small volunteer Executive who oversee and manage the Eisteddfod programming and a dedicated group of volunteers who run the competition events and Highlights Concert.
We receive generous support through our sponsors and private citizens along with income from the entry fees, ticket sales and advertising on our website and featured on our Facebook page. The City of Hobart Eisteddfod Society is a registered charity in Tasmania and is listed on the federal Register of Cultural Organisations eligible to receive tax-deductible donations.
We could not operate without all of these wonderful volunteers and sponsors supporting the running and financing of the Eisteddfod.
Of course, all of this activity and support is focused on providing opportunities to showcase emerging and established performing artists across a wide range of instruments, voice and dramatic genres. We have major awards and generous cash prizes for the highest achievers, such as the Open Music Theatre Award, Open Operatic Aria Award, Open Instrumental Recital Award and Open Piano Recital Award.
We keep in touch through our website, e-mailed updates and on Facebook - and we'd love to hear from you, so please visit our 'Say Hello' page or email us on: secretary@hobarteisteddfod.net.au
Patrons
The Right Honorable the Lord Mayor Councillor Anna M Reynolds
Mrs Frances Underwood
Eisteddfod Contact
Helen Cronin (Operations Manager & Public Officer)
“The Eisteddfod provides a wonderful opportunity for young performers to build confidence, hone stage presence and of course receive authentic feedback from nationally respected adjudicators.”
“If I cannot fly, let me sing”
“Music . . . can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable.”
LIFE MEMBERS
Lyall Beven OAM
Ruth Brammall
Maureen Hiscutt
Victoria Burley
Elizabeth Eden
Siebrand Petrusma
Annette Stilwell OAM
Diane Thomson
Lesley Tilley
Jenny Wilkinson
Judi Forsyth
