Attend the Eisteddfod
6 June – 19 June 2023
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
Competition Timetable 2023
Music Competition
Tuesday 6 June 2023
Morning Session (commences at 9:30am)
001 Open Piano Solo – Special Section
002 Preliminary Piano Solo
011 Preliminary Piano Solo
020 8 years & under Piano Solo
Afternoon Session (commences at 1:30pm)
021 10 years & under Piano Solo
003 Grade I Piano Solo
012 Grade I Piano Solo
004 Grade II Piano Solo
013 Grade II Piano Solo
005 Grade III Piano Solo
014 Grade III Piano Solo
027 14 years & under Piano Duet
Evening Session (commences at 7:00pm)
022 12 years & under Piano Solo
023 14 years & under Piano Solo
025 18 years & under Piano Solo
026 Open Piano Solo
029 Open – students only Piano Special – Student Duet Prize
Wednesday 7 June 2023
057 Open String Solo – Special Section
058 Preliminary String Solo
076 8 years & under String Solo
059 Grade I String Solo
068 Grade I String Solo
077 10 years & under String Solo
060 Grade II String Solo
069 Grade II String Solo
078 12 years & under String Solo
083 12 years & under String Duet
062 Grade IV String Solo
071 Grade IV String Solo
Afternoon Session (commences at 1:30pm)
129 Junior Concert Band
112 School Instrumental Ensemble
079 14 years & under String Solo
080 16 years & under String Solo
085 16 years & under String Duet
063 Grade V String Solo
072 Grade V String Solo
064 Grade VI String Solo
073 Grade VI String Solo
114 Open Instrumental Solo
066 Grade VIII or higher String Solo
075 Grade VIII or higher String Solo
081 18 years & under String Solo
082 Open String Solo
086 Open String Duet
Evening Session (commences at 7:00pm)
015 Grade IV Piano Solo
006 Grade IV Piano Solo
007 Grade V Piano Solo
016 Grade V Piano Solo
024 16 years & under Piano Solo
017 Grade VI Piano Solo
008 Grade VI Piano Solo
018 Grade VII Piano Solo
009 Grade VII Piano Solo
010 Grade VIII or higher Piano Solo
Thursday 8 June 2023
139 Year 6 & under Primary School Choral Championship
140 Year 6 & under Sacred Song or Carol Contest
141 Year 6 & under Primary School Folk Song Contest
Afternoon Session (commences at 1:30pm)
127 Primary School Multi-instrumental Group
113 14 years & under Instrumental Ensemble
128 Junior String Orchestra
130 10 years & under Recorder Solo
137 Primary School Students Recorder Group
118 Primary School Student Instrumental or Vocal Original Composition
119 14 years & under Instrumental or Vocal Original Composition
101 14 years & under Brass Solo
102 16 years & under Brass Solo
115 Open Instrumental Duet
120 15 years & over Instrumental or Vocal Original Composition
Evening Session (commences at 7:00pm)
142 Secondary School Students Choral Championship
143 Secondary School Students Sacred Song or Carol Contest
144 Secondary School Students Chamber Choir
145 Open Folk Song Contest
147 Open The Promenade of Sacred Music Gospel or Sacred Song Group
146 Open Male, Female or Mixed Choir
117 Open Instrumental Trio or Quartet
121 Secondary School Student String Orchestra
110 Open Jazz Ensemble
116 Open Instrumental Ensemble
126 Open Brass Band
Friday 9 June 2023
040 Primary School Student Vocal Solo
041 14 years & under Vocal Solo
042 16 years & under Vocal Solo
043 17 years & over Vocal Solo
044 16 years & over Vocal Solo
051 14 years & under Song from a Musical: In costume Solo
052 15 years & over Song from a Musical: In costume Solo
047 18 years & under Vocal Duet
055 14 years & under Vocal – Animated Movie in Costume Solo
056 15 years & over Vocal – Animated Movie in Costume Solo
053 14 years & under Vocal – Modern Solo
054 15 years & over Vocal – Modern Solo
049 Secondary School Student Spiritual or Sacred Song Solo
050 Open The Promenade of Sacred Music Gospel or Sacred Song Solo
Dance Competition
Tuesday 13 June 2023
Morning Session (commences at 9:30am)
241 6 years & under 8 Novice Classical Solo
304 10 years and under Classical Dance Duo/Trio
242 6 years & under 8 Novice Theatrical Dance Solo
240 Under 6 years Own Choice Solo
243 6 years & under 8 Classical Ballet Solo
245 6 years & under 8 Contemporary Dance Solo
305 10 years and under Theatrical Dance Duo/Trio
247 6 years & under 8 Jazz Dance Solo
251 8 years & under 10 Novice Theatrical Dance Solo
246 6 years & under 8 Demi Character Dance Solo
Afternoon Session (commences at 1:30pm)
244 6 years & under 8 Lyrical Solo
254 8 years & under 10 Contemporary Dance Solo
250 8 years & under 10 Novice Classical Solo
257 8 years & under 10 Tap Dance Solo
258 8 years & under 10 Song & Dance Solo
252 8 years & under 10 Classical Ballet Solo
Evening Session (commences at 6:30pm)
255 8 years & under 10 Demi Character Dance Solo
253 8 years & under 10 Lyrical Solo
256 8 years & under 10 Jazz Dance Solo
Wednesday 14 June 2023
Morning Session (commences at 9:30am)
260 10 years & under 12 Novice Theatrical Dance Solo
262 10 years & under 12 Lyrical Solo
259 10 years & under 12 Novice Classical Solo
265 10 years & under 12 Jazz Dance Solo
267 10 years & under 12 Hip Hop Solo
Afternoon Session (commences at 1:30pm)
261 10 years & under 12 Classical Ballet Solo
266 10 years & under 12 Tap Dance Solo
263 10 years & under 12 Contemporary Dance Solo
268 10 years & under 12 Song & Dance Solo
264 10 years & under 12 Demi Character Dance Solo
Evening Session (commences at 6:30pm)
271 12 years & under 14 Classical Ballet Solo
272 12 years & under 14 Lyrical Solo
Thursday 15 June 2023
Morning Session – (commences at 10:00am) – closed to public
Junior Classical Ballet Scholarship Class – closed to public
Afternoon Session (commences at 1:30pm)
273 12 years & under 14 Contemporary Dance Solo
277 12 years & under 14 Hip Hop Solo
278 12 years & under 14 Song & Dance Solo
274 12 years & under 14 Demi Character Dance Solo
Evening Session (commences at 6:30pm)
275 12 years & under 14 Jazz Dance Solo
276 12 years & under 14 Tap Dance Solo
299 12 years & under Junior Jazz Championship
300 12 years & under Junior Classical Scholarship
Friday 16 June 2023
Morning Session (commences at 9:30am)
270 12 years & under 14 Novice Theatrical Dance Solo
306 13 years & under Classical Dance Duo/Trio
269 12 years & under 14 Novice Classical Solo
286 14 years & under 16 Tap Dance Solo
307 13 years & under Theatrical Dance Duo/Trio
285 14 years & under 16 Jazz Dance Solo
279 14 years & under 16 Novice Classical Solo
280 14 years & under 16 Novice Theatrical Dance Solo
Afternoon Session (commences at 1:30pm)
288 14 years & under 16 Song & Dance Solo
290 16 years & over Novice Theatrical Dance Solo
287 14 years & under 16 Hip Hop Solo
281 14 years & under 16 Classical Ballet Solo
289 16 Years & over Novice Classical Solo
296 16 years & over Tap Dance Solo
284 14 years & under 16 Demi Character Dance Solo
297 16 years & over Hip Hop Solo
294 16 years & over Demi Character Dance Solo
298 16 years & over Song & Dance Solo
Evening Session (commences at 6:30pm)
282 14 years & under 16 Lyrical Solo
291 16 years & over Classical Ballet Solo
283 14 years & under 16 Contemporary Dance Solo
Saturday 17 June 2023
Morning Session (commences at 9:30am)
308 14 years & over Classical Dance Duo/Trio
292 16 years & over Lyrical Solo
309 14 years & over Theatrical Dance Duo/Trio
293 16 years & over Contemporary Dance Solo
295 16 years & over Jazz Dance Solo
Afternoon Session – (commences at 2:00pm) – closed to public
Open Ballet Scholarship Class – closed to public
Evening Session (commences at 6:30pm)
302 Open Tap Championship
301 Open Jazz Dance Championship
303 13 years & over Hamilton Eisteddfod Classical Ballet Scholarship
Sunday 18 June 2023
Morning Session (commences at 10:30am)
312 14 years & under Classical Ballet Troupe
313 Open Classical Ballet Troupe
314 10 years and under Contemporary/Lyrical Troupe
315 14 years & under Contemporary/Lyrical Troupe
316 Open Contemporary/Lyrical Troupe
324 14 years & under Hip Hop Troupe
325 Open Hip Hop Troupe
320 10 years and under Jazz Dance Troupe
321 14 years & under Jazz Dance Troupe
322 Open Jazz Dance Troupe
Speech & Drama Competition
Monday 19 June 2023
Morning Session (commences at 9:30am)
401 7 years & under Poetry Recital Solo
402 9 years & under Poetry Recital Solo
404 7 years & under Poetry Recital Ensemble
405 9 years & under Ensemble Scripted Piece Ensemble
403 11 years & under Poetry Recital Solo
410 13 years & under Poem, Prose or Monologue Solo
411 15 years & under Poem, Prose or Monologue Solo
413 18 years & over Poem, Prose or Monologue Solo
414 15 years & under Scripted Piece Group
423 18 years & over Classical Monologue Solo
424 15 years & under Theatre Games Ensemble
Admission & Programs
Tickets & programs can be purchased throughout the Eisteddfod at the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre.
Admission Prices
No Concessions Available
Feature Sessions include:
Bands & Choral Evening: Thu 8 June 2023
Dance Troupes Morning: Sun 18 June 2023
Admission to all sessions
Program Prices
Venue Information
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
113 Brown Street
Hamilton VIC 3300
Parking:
Free parking is available in the adjacent carpark (and there is limited street parking nearby).
Disabled Access:
Disabled parking spaces are available in the adjacent carpark. Wheelchair access is available in the auditorium and backstage.
Food & Drinks:
The canteen in the foyer of the PAC is open during all sessions of the Hamilton Eisteddfod. Hamilton also has some delightful cafés and restaurants – find out more via the Visit Hamilton section below.
Visit Hamilton
Hamilton welcomes the many competitors, families and followers who come to the region for the Hamilton Eisteddfod each year.
Make sure you find time between competition sessions to experience the country hospitality of Hamilton, and the rural beauty of its surrounds.
There’s always lots to see and do in Greater Hamilton, from arts and culture to glorious food and wine, and stunning outdoor experiences. Why not plan a day trip, and stay awhile!
We’ve gathered some links to information about Greater Hamilton, to help you plan your visit to the Hamilton Eisteddfod.