2026 Syllabus Notes & How to Enter
** ENTRIES OPEN 26th MARCH 2026 **
** ENTRIES CLOSE 6pm 6th MAY 2026 **
See below for ‘How to Enter’
Syllabus Notes for Friday 31st July 2026 – this gives full details & information for all Friday Disciplines
(Concert & Stage Band, Rock Band, Instrumental Ensemble, Choral, Vocal Ensemble)
Syllabus Notes for Saturday 1st August 2026 – this gives full details & information for all Saturday Disciplines
(Contemporary Vocal, Musical Theatre, Vocal, Instrumental and Piano)
HOW TO ENTER
1. Read the 2026 Entry Guidelines
2. Read the 2026 Entry Information leaflet
3. Read the 2026 Rules and Conditions of Entry
4. Download appropriate Forms & Documents required from the Entrant Resources menu. Keep a copy for reference.
NOTE – ONE FORM ONLY per school or entrant to be completed online
5. Read the detailed Syllabus Notes for those Disciplines selected to enter. Keep a copy for your own use.
Syllabus Notes for Friday 31st July 2026 – ** pay particular attention to the general information for all disciplines on page 1 & 2
Syllabus Notes for Saturday 1st August 2026 – ** pay particular attention to the general information for all disciplines on page 1 & 2
6. Make payment (or send School Purchase Order copy from schools) WHEN YOU ENTER & send a copy of EFT details to balaklavaeisteddfod@gmail.com Please send a summary of entry with cheque or money order payment.
* For School entries, please provide the appropriate email address (eg finance manager) for a copy of the invoice to be sent. A School Purchase Order Number can be sent with summary to balaklavaeisteddfod@gmail.com, while awaiting finance arrangement.
* Entry Fees are non-refundable.
PAYMENT or SPO MUST be received by the CLOSING DATE 6th MAY 2026
* Links to Entry Forms are on the Forms and Documents page, under the Entrant Resources menu and will be available from 26th March 2026
PREFERRED PAYMENT METHOD
(1) DIRECT BANK TRANSFER: (Preferred method)
Account: Balaklava Eisteddfod Society
Bank: ANZ
Branch: BALAKLAVA SA
BSB: 015-525
Account No: 464206285
Reference: Entrant name
Details of transfer must be sent either via post (details below) or email to balaklavaeisteddfod@gmail.com
* If paying at a bank, indicate BRANCH where payment deposited
ALTERNATE PAYMENT METHOD
(2) POST:
Please make cheque/money order payable to
BALAKLAVA EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY
(ABN: 68061147516 – Balaklava Community Arty Inc.)
Send with an entry summary to:
The Treasurer,
Balaklava Eisteddfod Society,
PO Box 253, Balaklava SA 5461
* Cash payments by mail are unacceptable.
DISCIPLINES – Friday 31st July 2026
(Friday Sections will take place during school hours)
ALL FRIDAY SECTIONS ENTRY FEE:
– PER BAND, ROCK BAND or CHORAL SECTION ENTERED – $50.00 each entry
– PER INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE or VOCAL ENSEMBLE ENTERED – $40.00 each entry
– PRINTED PROGRAMMES – $5.00 each
– COMMEMORATIVE BALAKLAVA EISTEDDFOD PIN – $5.00 each
*NOTE – printed programs and commemorative pins will be available on the day of competition from all venues and from the Eisteddfod Office at the Balaklava Town Hall. Programs will also be available for $5.00 beforehand locally from Balaklava Community Library, Balaklava Post Office and other locations to be advised.
* ALL DISCIPLINES – General notes and contacts
Please read 2026 Friday Syllabus Notes – page 1 & 2
DISCIPLINES – Saturday 1st August 2026
ALL SATURDAY SECTIONS ENTRY FEES:
– $20.00 per SOLO section entered
– $10.00 per EACH member of an ensemble/group with 2-5 performers entered
– PRINTED PROGRAMMES – $5.00 each
– COMMEMORATIVE BALAKLAVA EISTEDDFOD PIN – $5.00 each
*NOTE – printed programs and commemorative pins will be available on the day of competition from all venues and from the Eisteddfod Office at the Balaklava Town Hall. Programs will also be available for $5.00 beforehand locally from Balaklava Community Library, Balaklava Post Office and other locations to be advised.
* ALL DISCIPLINES – General notes and contacts
Please read 2026 Saturday Syllabus Notes – page 1 & 2
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NOTES
Total entries are STRICTLY LIMITED to no more than FIVE per school or individual.
FRIDAY DISCIPLINES: No more than TWO sections in the Choral, Band and Rock Band disciplines on Friday 31st July may be entered per school. Only ONE Senior Rock Band may be entered.
Schools may enter more than two sections in the Instrumental Ensemble (4-9 instruments) and Vocal Ensemble (4-9 voices) disciplines, providing the total number of Friday entries does not exceed FIVE per school.
SATURDAY DISCIPLINES: There is a limit of only ONE entry in Contemporary Vocal, Musical Theatre and Junior Vocal SOLO SECTIONS.
A participant may enter both Vocal – Classical and Vocal Non-classical sections.
There may be more than one entry in the Saturday ENSEMBLE & GROUP SECTIONS (2-5 performers) providing at least one ensemble member or instrument is different. Total Saturday entries (solo and ensemble combined) must not exceed FIVE per individual.
** TOTAL ENTRIES MUST NOT EXCEED 5 SECTIONS **
CONTACTS
The Eisteddfod is an ideal opportunity for groups as well as individuals to give a performance.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of the Syllabus, please contact:
Bronwyn Cottle – President: 0428 631 243 (Friday Competitions)
Trish Goodgame – Administration: 0417 891 834 (Entry enquiries & assistance)
E: info@balaklavaeisteddfod.org.au
Amy May – Sponsorship Coordinator: 0407 299 861 (Sponsorship enquiries)
Meriel Lane – Secretary: 0438 499 856
Jarrad Thiele – Treasurer
E: balaklavaeisteddfodtreasurer@gmail.com
Facebook Balaklava Eisteddfod Q & A group where you can ask questions about entry in the Balaklava Eisteddfod or for general enquiries or sharing photos taken at Balaklava.