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Friday 27 June, 2025 – Concert Hall, The Concourse

Showcasing the heavenly voices of choirs of all ages, the Choral Championships delight audiences with the power of singing. With participants chosen from the choral events throughout the 2025 Sydney Eisteddfod, don’t miss your chance to hear some of the best choirs in Sydney performing in front of leading Australian choral experts.

This Double Feature Event showcases finalists from The John Lamble Foundation Australasian Championship for Youth Choirs (19 Years and Under) and the Sydney Eisteddfod Australasian Open Choral Championship.

The choirs receive cash prizes to support their future, supported by The Federated Music Clubs of Australia, The John Lamble Foundation and The Sydney Symposium Choral Foundation.

Saturday 28 June, 2025 – Sydney Conservatorium of Music

The Sydney Eisteddfod Kawai Junior Scholarship provides a unique platform for aspiring young Australian pianists to perform at their best and compete for a life-changing scholarship. In this event the young artists perform a varied repertoire of great piano pieces, with the potential for international travel and new horizons.

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

Friday 4 July, 2025 – Sydney Conservatorium of Music

The Sydney Eisteddfod Kawai Senior Piano Scholarship is a pivotal event, creating momentum for a promising young pianist as they embark on a professional career. This highly competitive event is a chance for pianists to perform in a world class venue and fill the space with the sound of the stunning Kawai grand piano, and the chance of a career-changing prize of $12,000.

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

Sunday 20 July, 2025 – Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House

Experience elegance, excellence, and grace at the Sydney Eisteddfod Ballet Gala, held on stage at the iconic Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. Witness the extraordinary talent of young dancers from across Australia as they perform for the Robert and Elizabeth Albert Junior Ballet Scholarship (14-15 Years) and the Sydney Eisteddfod Senior Ballet Scholarship (16-19 Years). Prizes at this event include several career-changing scholarships, as well as placements with leading Australian and international ballet companies. Audiences are always enthralled by this captivating event, which features special guest artists.

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.

Sunday 17 August, 2025 – Petersham RSL

The Sydney Eisteddfod Singer of the Year provides a platform for the finest contemporary singers to own the stage with a live band. This popular event is a chance for young vocalists and singer/songwriters to perform before industry professionals, boosting their performance experience.

This event is kindly supported by Petersham RSL and the Sydney Eisteddfod Jubilee Fund.

Sunday 10 August, 2025 – Chippen Street Theatre

Who will be the Australia’s next generation of shining stars of the stage and screen? Find out as they perform for the Senior and Junior Sydney Eisteddfod Actors Championships live at Chippen Street Theatre.

These events are supported by the Alf and Pearl Pollard Memorial Fund.

Sunday 24 August, 2025 – Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House

A highlight of the dance calendar, thousands of entrants across the state share their love of dance in a showcase of all dance styles, from classical to pop. This is one of Sydney’s biggest days of dance for primary-age groups from Years 3-6.

Saturday 6 September, 2025 – Concert Hall, The Concourse

Experience a showcase of talented young instrumentalists playing iconic music at the Sydney Eisteddfod NSW Doctors Orchestra Instrumental Scholarships. These scholarships attract the finest talent from Australia and since 2006, nearly 350 aspiring instrumentalists have performed. The scholarships offer a Senior and a Junior Award with generous prizes to support the future generation as they perform in front of industry leaders.

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 these scholarships possible.

Sunday 27 September, 2025 – Concert Hall, The Concourse

The Sydney Eisteddfod Dance of Champions is a major event on the dance calendar, a chance for groups and ensembles to highlight their talents across a range of dance styles. The event celebrates outstanding talent and dedication from Australia’s next generation of dance groups who compete for cash prizes to support their ensembles.

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

Date and venue to be announced shortly

Immerse yourself in a world of fantasy and passion with The Sydney Eisteddfod Opera Scholarship. 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 emerging opera singers perform in front of an esteemed panel of industry experts with life-changing scholarships awarded to first and second place. Audiences are captivated year after year by breathtaking performances, including a featured guest orchestra.

This event is kindly supported by the John Lamble Foundation, a donor through Sydney Eisteddfod, the Estate of the late Miss Paula Clarkstone OAM and The Leslie Andrews Memorial Awards.