Rockhampton Eisteddfod Association
View contact informationRockhampton Eisteddfod Association hosts an annual performing arts competition covering dance, music, speech, and drama. Supported by local council and volunteers, it encourages community participation, with roles for ushers, administrators, and more.
Rockhampton, QLD
ABN: 32715854565
Founded on ,
registered as a charity on the
ACNC Charity Register
since .
How This Charity Supports the Community
Rockhampton Eisteddfod Association is a registered charity organisation based in Rockhampton, Queensland, dedicated to fostering the performing arts and nurturing emerging talent within the region. Operating as a non-profit entity, the association has established itself as a cornerstone of cultural development, providing platforms for young performers to showcase their abilities across multiple disciplines.
The organisation receives support from Rockhampton Regional Council through its Community Assistance Programme, demonstrating its significance to the local community. With a structured governance framework and dedicated volunteer base, the association continues to strengthen community ties whilst promoting artistic excellence and personal development amongst participants of all ages.
Annual Rockhampton Eisteddfod Competition
The annual Rockhampton Eisteddfod is a competitive arts festival that serves as the association’s flagship activity. This prestigious event showcases various performance disciplines including dance, instrumental music, piano, speech and drama, and vocal performances. Attracting approximately 5,000–6,000 young performers annually, the competition provides adjudication and performance opportunities for children, young adults, and school choirs and bands across the Capricorn region and beyond.
Mission and Vision
Rockhampton Eisteddfod Association aims to advance culture and the arts within the community by staging an annual competitive festival. The organisation envisions a thriving cultural landscape where young people develop self-esteem and confidence through performance opportunities, whilst celebrating the region’s artistic talent on both regional and national stages.
Main Objectives
- Provide performance platforms for emerging young talent
- Deliver professional adjudication services across multiple artistic disciplines
- Foster creative expression and artistic development
- Strengthen community engagement through cultural events
Benefiting Groups
The association primarily serves children and young adults, including school choirs, bands, orchestras, and individual soloists. Participants come from Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Mackay, Gladstone, Biloela, Emerald, Bundaberg, and occasionally Brisbane and Townsville.
Types of Services and Activities
- Competitive performance categories across dance, instrumental, piano, speech and drama, and vocal disciplines
- Professional adjudication and feedback for performers
- Online entry systems for streamlined competition registration
- Volunteer coordination and community engagement initiatives
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2/1 Walter Reid Complex, Derby Street
Rockhampton QLD 4700
Australia
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