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Sunday 14 July, 2024 – The Concourse, Concert Hall

The Sydney Eisteddfod Opera Scholarship is the longest standing event in the festival. Originally known as the Sun Aria, this event was established with the first Sydney Eisteddfod in 1933 to discover the finest voices throughout Australia and New Zealand. Five finalists and two reserve finalists perform to esteemed adjudicators who are leading singers, directors and conductors. The Sydney Eisteddfod John Lamble Foundation Scholarship is valued at $45,000.

We thank The John Lamble Foundation, a Donor through Sydney Eisteddfod, Michael Taylor, The Estate of the late Miss Paula Clarkstone OAM, and The Estate of the late Mr. Leslie Andrews who have made these scholarships and finalist awards possible.

Purchase the Opera Scholarship Finals (Concourse Concert Hall)

Sunday 21 July, 2024 – Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall

The Sydney Eisteddfod Ballet Scholarship provides one of the most valuable and prestigious awards in the Southern Hemisphere to encourage study in the art of ballet. Aside from being a great spectacle for those attending, the event is a unique opportunity for young dancers to perform in a world-class venue and gives them the chance to win the valuable Sydney Eisteddfod Ballet Scholarship.

Finalists perform to esteemed adjudicators who are leading Artistic Directors, choreographers, teachers and performers for a cash and study support scholarship and many additional professional development opportunities.

This event would not be possible without the support of The Estate of the Late Mr. Leslie Andrews, Bloch for Dancers, Sydney Eisteddfod Jubilee Fund, The Australian Conservatoire of Ballet and Capezio.

Purchase the Sydney Eisteddfod Ballet Gala (Sydney Opera House)

Sunday 8 September, 2024 – The Concourse, Concert Hall

One of our newer events, the Sydney Eisteddfod Dance of Champions is a chance for groups and ensembles to showcase their talents across a range of dance styles. The event presents outstanding talent and dedication from Australia’s next generation of lead dancing groups in contemporary, jazz and classical who compete for cash prizes to support their ensembles.

This event would not be possible without the support of the Sydney Eisteddfod Jubilee Fund.

Purchase Sydney Eisteddfod Dance of Champions (Concourse Concert Hall)

Sunday 21 July, 2024 – Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall

The Sydney Eisteddfod Robert and Elizabeth Albert Junior Ballet Scholarship offers young classical ballet dancers the opportunity to shine on a world-class stage. The competition prepares the young dancers with invaluable experience in a competition environment early in their careers, and the potential for cash prizes to support their future endeavours.

Purchase Robert and Elizabeth Albert Junior Ballet Scholarship (Sydney Opera House)

Saturday 22 June, 2024 – The Concourse, Concert Hall

Highlighting the heavenly voices of choirs of all ages, the Choral Championships will delight audiences with the power of mass singing.
This Double Feature event showcases finalists from The John Lamble Foundation Australasian Championship for Youth Choirs and the Sydney Eisteddfod Australasian Open Choral Championship. With participants chosen from the choral events throughout the 2024 Sydney Eisteddfod, don’t miss your chance to hear some of the best choirs in Australia.

Supported by The Federated Music Clubs of Australia, The John Lamble Foundation, The Sydney Symposium Choral Foundation

Purchase 2024 Double Feature – 2024 Choral Championships (Concourse Concert Hall)

Saturday 20 July, 2024 – Sydney Eisteddfod @ Chippen Street

The Sydney Eisteddfod Kawai Junior Piano Scholarship provides a platform for young Australian pianists to perform and compete in their formative years. In this event the young artists perform a varied repertoire in the hopes to progress through to the highly regarded finals.

Sydney Eisteddfod gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Kawai Australia, the Estate of the late John Allison AM and the donors to the Sydney Eisteddfod Jubilee Fund who make this scholarship and the finalist awards possible.

Purchase Sydney Eisteddfod Kawai Junior Piano Scholarship (Sydney Eisteddfod @ Chippen Street)

Friday 16 August, 2024 – St Paul’s College, University of Sydney

The Sydney Eisteddfod Kawai Senior Piano Scholarship is a pivotal event, creating momentum for a promising young pianist as they embark upon a professional career. This highly competitive event is a chance for the pianists to perform in a world class venue and fill the space with the sound of the stunning Kawai grand piano.

Sydney Eisteddfod gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Kawai Australia, the Estate of the late John Allison AM and the donors to the Sydney Eisteddfod Jubilee Fund who make this scholarship and the finalist awards possible.

Purchase Sydney Eisteddfod Kawai Senior Piano Scholarship (St Paul’s College, University of Sydney)

Saturday 17 August, 2024 – St Paul’s College, University of Sydney

This scholarship endeavours to discover and encourage an outstanding instrumentalist in the fields of strings, woodwind or brass instruments. The young instrumentalists compete for the scholarship as well as the opportunity to perform with the NSW Doctors Orchestra. The scholarship attracts the finest talent from Australia, and since beginning in 2006, just under 350 aspiring instrumentalists have performed on its stages.

Investing in the arts is a major aim of this scholarship. Over the past eight years, it has contributed some $75,000 to the cultural capital of the nation by making it possible for eight outstanding young musicians to study abroad. Sydney Eisteddfod gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the NSW Doctors Orchestra – Musicus Medicus and the Friends and Family of the late Brian Shearman who make this scholarship possible.

For more details, see https://www.thedoctorsorchestransw.com.au/scholarship-winners

Purchase NSW Doctors Orchestra Scholarship Finals Concert (St Paul’s College, University of Sydney)

Sunday 25 August, 2024 – Petersham RSL

Sydney Eisteddfod Singer of the Year provides a platform for the finest contemporary singers to take the stage. It is a chance for young vocalists to perform before industry professionals, harbour their talents and excel in their craft.

One of the most popular of our principal events, the Singer of the Year, provides young singers with a chance to perform with a live band and share the stage with guest artists. This event is a Double Feature, showcasing finalists from Junior and Senior Singer of the Year and is kindly supported by Petersham RSL & the Sydney Eisteddfod Jubilee Fund.

Purchase Double Feature – Singer of the Year (Petersham RSL)