Information for Competitors
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Music
6 June – 9 June 2023
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
Adjudicator: Nadene Gilmore
Dance
13 June – 18 June 2023
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
Adjudicator: Brian Nolan
Speech & Drama
19 June 2023
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
Adjudicator: Louise Le Nay
The 59th Annual Hamilton Eisteddfod
Hamilton, Victoria Australia
The Hamilton Eisteddfod is an annual competition for performers in the disciplines of Music, Dance and Speech & Drama.
Held in Hamilton in Victoria’s Western District, the event attracts competitors and audience members from throughout regional Victoria, Melbourne and interstate.
Our competitors are assessed by high-calibre adjudicators, and have the opportunity to perform, learn and meet with like-minded students and artists.
Join us as we celebrate the 59th Annual Hamilton Eisteddfod in June 2023.
We look forward to seeing you there!
“Hamilton Eisteddfod in a word – wonderful!”
“The perfect combination of enthusiastic and talented participants, beautiful venue, and a dedicated committee and team, together creating a delightful performance environment of genuine bonhomie!”
Dr Kenji Fujimura
Music Adjudicator, Hamilton Eisteddfod 2022
“I can highly recommend the event”
“I recently had the pleasure of adjudicating the Dance Section at the Hamilton Competitions of 2022. It was an impressive five day event. Both the quality of the competitors and the organisation of the event was exceptional.
The atmosphere was both friendly and highly professional. I can highly recommend the event to all dance teachers, students and the wider dance community.”
Gabrielle Cronan
Dance Adjudicator, Hamilton Eisteddfod 2022
Latest News
2023 Competition Dates Modified
The 59th Annual Hamilton Eisteddfod will be held this June. We’re very pleased to announce an increase in entries this year, as we continue to rebuild the Eisteddfod, after the disruptions of recent years. Please note that Music and Dance competitions will begin a day...
Stories of success: Maidie Widmer
The Hamilton Eisteddfod is proud to help young competitors gain experience doing what they love. Some of our competitors have gone on to become professional performers… (Photo credit: Niv Novak)
Find out what the 2023 Hamilton Eisteddfod has to offer
The 59th Annual Hamilton Eisteddfod will be held in June 2023, and we’re pleased to share some expansion to the event’s offerings. Join us at the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre for two weeks of performance, competition and enjoyment. Update 20 April 2023: Please note...