Eisteddfod 2014

The 2014 Eisteddfod proudly announces the return of the Speech & Drama Division. This follows requests from teachers and practitioners who have demonstrated a strong interest in it.

2014 announces new sponsorships for the Vocal Division: The $2,000 Hawkins Family Song from Stage & Screen, and the MCP Electrical Engineering Aria prize of $1,000. Lake Macquarie Music Society is proud of its strong support from community, business and industry.

Eisteddfods are a great way for our younger generation to gain experience in performing at a high level, in front of a crowd and in a competition setting. Lake Macquarie Music Society this year has the following divisions:

• Piano – 26th to 29th September
• Vocal – 29th Sep to 4th Oct
• Speech & Drama – 14th to 15th June
• Brass and Woodwind Division – TBA
• Community Bands Contest  – TBA
• Strings Division – TBA

Some of the main prizes are:

• Hawkins Family Song from Stage & Screen Prize – $2,000
• MCP Electrical Engineering Aria – $1,000
• Lauris Elms Award – $500
• The Joyce Blewitt Memorial Scholarship – $450 in prizes
• The Millicent Sketchley Piano Prizes – $350
• The Music Teachers Association Prizes – $400

and many more.