01/04/2026
🎶 2026 Ringwood Eisteddfod – Entries Now Open 🎶
More than just a competition — it’s a stage for growth.
If you’re in Melbourne’s music community, you’ve likely heard of the Ringwood Eisteddfod — one of the largest and longest-running performing arts competitions, established in 1954.
✨ Each year:
• Thousands of students participate
• Multiple disciplines are covered — Piano, Strings, Voice, Woodwind, Brass, Speech & Drama
• Suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced performers
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🌟 Why we highly recommend students take part:
✔️ Real performance experience beyond exams
✔️ Builds goal-setting and preparation skills
✔️ Receive valuable feedback from professional adjudicators
✔️ Develop confidence through performing on stage
For many students, their turning point begins with preparing for their first serious competition.
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📅 2026 Key Dates
🎻 Strings / Ensemble: 29–31 May
🎹 Piano (Junior & Senior): 5–8 June
🎤 Vocal / Speech / Drama: 12–14 June
🎺 Woodwind & Brass: 20 June
🏆 Grand Final: 11 July
📍 Location: Ringwood / Ringwood East
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📝 Entry Information
🔗 Entries: https://www.stardom.com.au
🌐 Website: https://ringwoodeisteddfod.org.au/
📌 Entry platform: Stardom
⏰ Closing date: 26 April
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“To Showcase, Inspire and Reward Performing Arts Scholars” 🎵
We look forward to welcoming performers in 2026 💗