Shoalhaven Eisteddfod in the Media
South Coast Register
11 June 2019
The speech and drama sections of the 2019 City of Shoalhaven Eisteddfod were hotly contested, with Sydney adjudicator, Aimee Davies commenting on the fine performances and high level of talent on display.
South Coast Register
22 May 2019
Beautiful, artistic and impressive are some of the words to describe the start of this year's Shoalhaven Eisteddfod.
South Coast Register
13 May 2019
Rae Harris is set to take the reins of this year's City of Shoalhaven Eisteddfod.
South Coast Register
29 April 2019
The Shoalhaven Eisteddfod is ready to roll in May and June. This year's program, available at shoalhaveneisteddfod.org.au, promises another year of high quality performance by young people of the Shoalhaven region and beyond.
South Coast Register
29 October 2018
Shoalhaven Eisteddfod ready to roll in 2019.
Anne Sudmalis
20 June 2017
Last Saturday was the 33rd annual City of Shoalhaven Eisteddfod Stars of the Eisteddfod performance. The talent and creativity of our local residents was terrific. I am so proud of our volunteers, helpers andorganisers and, most of all, one particular individual....
South Coast Register
17 June 2017
Some of the region’s most talented performers, young and old, dazzled a packed house at the Stars of the Shoalhaven Eisteddfod event at the entertainment centre on Saturday. Vocalists, musicians, and actors took to the stage.
South Coast Register
9 June 2017
The ‘Stars of the Eisteddfod’ are set to shine on stage on Saturday, June 17.
South Coast Register
25 May 2017
Sweet sounds rang out at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre recently. The school’s choir section was held on Thursday, May 25. School from across the Shoalhaven took part in the 33rd annual event.
Dance results from Shoalhaven Eisteddfod
South Coast Register
23 May 2017
The lights have shone on the 33rd Shoalhaven Eisteddfod. The action kicked off on Friday, May 19, with the Nowra School of Arts packed with talented dancers from across the region.
Shoalhaven FnB
22 May 2017
This morning FnB spoke to George Windsor about this year’s program and some of the participants that have gone on to bigger and better things
South Coast Register
2 May 2017
The program is out, the lighting crew is in and the curtains are ready to be opened – it’s almost time for the Shoalhaven Eisteddfod. The 33rd annual City of Shoalhaven Eisteddfod will kick off on Friday, May 19 and will run until Saturday, June 17.
South Coast Register
5 January 2017
North Nowra’s Patrick Guilfoyle has notched up a top mark in level 5 drama and speech at London’s Trinity College – a rare achievement for a student of his age.
South Coast Register
10 December 2016
The launch of the 2017 syllabus for the City of Shoalhaven Eisteddfod gives the performers the chance to prepare their pieces well before they hit the stage.
South Coast Register
17 October 2016
Committee members of the City of Shoalhaven Eisteddfod Inc recently gathered at the Bomaderry home of Doris Barnfield to present her with Life Membership of the Eisteddfod.
South Coast Register
10 October 2016
The Nowra School of Arts have been raised up thanks to a $10,000 grant from the NSW Government
The donation was presented by Kiama MP Gareth Ward on Thursday, October 6.
South Coast Register
26 August 2016
Harrison Graham is a talented trumpeter with a bright future. This year Harrison took the the Patrons’ Award for brass and woodwind.
South Coast Register
20 June 2016
The Stars of the Eisteddfod Concert of the 32nd Annual City of Shoalhaven Eisteddfod will be held this Saturday June, 25. The programme features some of the very best performances by schools and individual artists in Dance, Vocal, Instrumental and Speech and Drama sections during the very successful 2016 Eisteddfod.
South Coast Register
31 May 2016
The Shoalhaven Eisteddfod Song in Costume, Jazz Open and Sacred Aria was hotly contested at Nowra School of Arts on Saturday night.
South Coast Register
27 May 2016
The School Age Choral Sections of the 2016 Shoalhaven Eisteddfod were held on Thursday. Students from 25 primary and high schools across the Shoalhaven competed in the various events throughout the day at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre.
Milton Ulladulla Times
24 May 2016
Ulladulla Public School’s Primary Dance Troupe took first place at the City of Shoalhaven Eisteddfod for the third year running. The troupe were once again awarded the Infants and Primary Dance Title in a field of 11 competing troupes from seven Shoalhaven primary schools
South Coast Register
16 May 2016
From dance to vocal, instrumental, speech and drama and numerous school competitions, the City of Shoalhaven Eisteddfod has something for everyone.
South Coast Register
10 February 2016
Entries are now being received for the 32nd City of Shoalhaven Eisteddfod with a special focus on school events.
South Coast Register
11 June 2015
Some of the country’s finest pianists will perform at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre in the final round of the Shoalhaven Eisteddfod piano championship. The musicians will be competing for $4600 in prize money. Shoalhaven Eisteddfod president George Windsor said for people to come and hear such prestigious pianists for a ticket price of $5 was unheard of.
2ST
9 June 2015
The Eisteddfod is entering its final stages as the region's aspiring youngsters impress the judges with their vocal abilities, dance technique and acting skills. Thousands of young people have taken part in the huge programme which has been running since laste last month. If you missed your favourite acts in the juding make sure you catch them when the Eisteddfod Stars concert premieres at the Enertainment Centre on June 20th.
Blue Mountains News
2 June 2015
Australian School of Vocal Performance student, baritone Matthew Avery, enjoyed enormous success recently as a competitor in the prestigious Shoalhaven Eisteddfod in Nowra.
Ulladulla Times
2 June 2015
Ulladulla Public School’s 2015 dance troupe has taken out first place for the second year in a row at the City of Shoalhaven Eisteddfod.
South Coast Register
17 February 2015
Bomaderry’s Andrea Charalambous has dedicated many hours of practice to her piano with the hope of bringing home more first place prizes at this year’s Shoalhaven Eisteddfod, which kicks off in May.
Milton Ulladulla Times
1 July 2014
Not only were Milton Public School students outstanding performers at the Stars of the Eisteddfod, they were awarded the Schools Encouragement Award which recognises the school’s commitment to the Shoalhaven Eisteddfod for more than 16 years and acknowledges the school’s outstanding performing arts program together with the enthusiasm and professional skills of all teachers.
South Coast Register
22 June 2014
View the gallery of photos from the Shoahaven Eisteddfod 2014 "Stars of the Eisteddfod" concert held Saturday 21 June at the Shoal;haven Entertaiment Centre
South Coast Register
11 June 2014
At just 10 years of age, Suzie Livermore is a shining example of what the City of Shoalhaven Eisteddfod is all about.
Canberra Times
17 May 2014
Remebering Eleanor Eade who was a patron and sponsor of the Shoalhaven Eisteddfod.
Eisteddfod celebrates 30 years
South Coast Register
21 May, 2014
"The Shoalhaven Eisteddfod is celebrating 30 years of music and will again showcase local talent from Wednesday. The festival grew from a one-day event to the four-week extravaganza it is today and now stages 150 competitive sections."
South Coast Register
1 November 2013
Choirs have become a popular pastime in recent years with local groups with a collective interest in singing springing up.
South Coast Register
27 February, 2013
"As preparations for this year’s Shoalhaven City Eisteddfod get under way the president has called for members of the community to help save the 29-year-old event from folding."
Milton Ulladulla Times
5 September, 2012
"After multiple wins in both the Shoalhaven and Cowra Eisteddfods, Bronwyn Douglass will perform in six categories at the Australian National Eisteddfod in Canberra this month."
South Coast Register
8 August, 2012
"The first word from the Shoalhaven Eisteddfod judge that followed Nowra East Public School’s choral performance last week said it all.“Wow” was how choral adjudicator and former Australian Opera member David Foley began his appraisal of the school’s first entry in the section."