Contemporary Vocal
Saturday 1st August 2026
VENUE: Balaklava Church of Christ – See Eisteddfod Venues page
CONVENOR: Ella Frampton and Kate McDonald
ADJUDICATOR: Deborah Brennan
Deborah Brennan is an Adelaide-based cabaret performer, singer, pianist, storyteller and choir director whose work celebrates the power of music to connect people through humour, heart and shared experience. She has written and performed acclaimed cabaret productions including A Case of You: The Music of Joni Mitchell, The Hummingbird Effect and The Parting Glass, with performances at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. Her work has been featured on ABC Radio Adelaide, BBC Radio Scotland and Perth’s RTR FM, and has earned praise for its engaging storytelling, musicality and warmth.
Alongside her performance career, Deborah is the creator and host of Bootleg Choir, Adelaide’s interactive pub choir experience that has welcomed hundreds of singers to lift their voices together in sold-out events across South Australia. With no auditions and no pressure, Bootleg Choir celebrates the joy of community singing and has become a much-loved fixture of Adelaide’s live music scene.
Deborah also works as a music educator and choir director, encouraging singers and performers of all ages to develop confidence, creativity and authentic musical expression. She is delighted to be adjudicating the Contemporary Voice section and wishes all competitors the very best for their performances.
DISCIPLINE INFORMATION
Entrants MUST read the Syllabus Notes for Saturday 1st August 2026 for detailed information and the Rules & Conditions of Entry
* Please note The preferred method for submitting backing tracks this year is via a cloud drive link, which will be provided closer to the Eisteddfod date. Please ensure that all backing tracks are uploaded by no later than 5:00 pm on the day prior to the event. Alternative submission options will remain available; however, use of the cloud drive is recommended as it helps minimise potential connectivity issues.
Sections will include solo and ensemble (2-5 voices)
SEE SYLLABUS page for details on how to enter.
Contemporary Vocal Sections:
Depending on number of entries, some SECTIONS may be divided, combined, cancelled or have entries CLOSED EARLY when capacity is reached
9.00am – Intermediate ‘A’ Contemporary Vocal Solo – Age 13-14
10.25am Intermediate ‘B’ Contemporary Vocal Solo – Age 15
11.40am – Open Contemporary Vocal Solo – Age 19 & over
1.00pm – Junior Contemporary Vocal Solo – Age 12 & under
2.20pm – Senior Contemporary Vocal Solo – Age 16-18
ANNOUNCE CONTEMPORARY VOCAL SOLO CHAMPION
4.10pm – Contemporary Vocal Ensemble (2-5 voices) – Open – Ensembles with any members 14 years or over
4.35pm – Contemporary Vocal Ensemble (2-5 voices) – Junior – all members 13 years & under
ANNOUNCE CONTEMPORARY VOCAL ENSEMBLE CHAMPION
For full Program Outline with section details click HERE
(See the Program page for full program)