THE Coffs Harbour & District Eisteddfod Society, with the help of volunteers and committee, is well on its way to the 51st Eisteddfod in Coffs Harbour.

The Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod provides opportunities for local students to perform, be acknowledged for their commitment to the performing arts, and receive feedback from esteemed industry professionals.

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“The Eisteddfod is a cherished, community-run event for young performing artists and their families, attracting over 2400 annual entries,” Debbie Waters, President of The Coffs Harbour & District Eisteddfod Society told News Of The Area.

The Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod is now accepting entries for competitors in Dance, Vocal, Speech and Drama, School Choirs and Instrumental disciplines.

“With nearly 3000 performances over approximately 28 days of competition, it’s gearing up to be another successful series of performances and events.

“Accomplished, highly trained adjudicators have been sourced from all over Australia for each discipline to award and provide feedback to each competitor,” said Debbie.

The first category of performers to compete in 2023 are Primary and Secondary School Choirs on the 31 May at Lifehouse Church, followed by the Instrumental performers at Coffs Harbour Education Campus for Schools sections on June 2, continuing at Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium from 3 to 4 June.

Vocal competitors sing their best at Jetty Memorial Theatre from 5 to 8 June.

The Dance component begins with Dance Groups at Coffs Harbour Education Campus over the June long weekend, leading into the individual Dance sections at Jetty Memorial Theatre on 14 to 23 June.

The final discipline of Speech and Drama will also take place at Jetty Memorial Theatre from 25 to 27 June.

The Coffs Harbour & District Eisteddfod Society is proud to introduce the inaugural Section of National Dance.

“Like all performing arts organisations, The Coffs Harbour & District Dance Eisteddfod has a responsibility to ensure that live performance opportunities are accessible and safe for people of all cultural backgrounds.

“We hope to provide a non-competitive, no-entry-fee platform for dancers to showcase cultural dances, with monetary prizes awarded for further artistic development.

“We warmly welcome any feedback or enquiries about this new program,” encouraged Debbie.

As always, the Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod is grateful for the support from major sponsor RJK Optometry.

“Local businesses interested in our philanthropy or promotional opportunities are invited to contact our Eisteddfod committee.”

The Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod relies on the generous dedication of many volunteers.

Information on volunteering can be found at www.coffseisteddfod.org.au/volunteers/.

Find out more about competitor entry at www.coffseisteddfod.org.au/.

For additional inquiries, contact Debbie Waters on 0416100820 or email president@coffseisteddfod.org.au.