If you were thinking of putting your talents on centre stage at Tentefield’s Eisteddfod this September today is the final day to enter.
This year will be the first time the Eisteddfod has returned to Tentefield since Covid, sparking plenty of excitement among organisers.
“We getting good entries coming in and it will be lovely to see the kids performing and doing their best.” said Kerri Swan, Tenterfield Eisteddfod president.
“Eisteddfods play a vital role in our local performing scene, offering performers a platform display their skills while also fostering significant opportunities for both personal and professional growth.”
The night will come alive with talent from dancers, vocalists, choirs, to ensembles, poets, instrumentalists and more.
“Eisteddfods give kids a chance to get on the stage and perform. They receive wonderful constructive feedback from very experienced and qualified adjudicators, that can help them develop their skills, and for kids that just go in it for fun, it’s a great adrenalin rush and sense of achievement to have performed in front of an audience.”
“And their mum usually shouts lunch at the cafe afterwards – an added bonus!”
The big event will be held September 3rd to 5th at the Tenterfield School of Arts, so if you feel this is for someone you know, sign up today.
“We have some great talent in Tenterfield. We’ve had a lot happening in the music department – with great teachers at the schools and the Cuskelly Music School inspiring kids to develop their music skills.” said Kerri.
“Our eisteddfod is small, so it has a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere for young performers who might be a bit shy. Lots of the volunteers are grandmothers and just want to see the kids enjoy themselves and be proud of what they can do.”
“My kids have been entering the eisteddfod for the last 20 years and they always come away so happy with themselves, whether they win a ribbon or not – it’s a great confidence booster.”
However, if being on sage isn’t for you, please join the audience in September and cheer on our talented youth.
“I love seeing the kids get up, overcome their nerves and put on their best performance. It’s always better if they have an audience to perform to and the dancers, who have put in hours of practice, have beautiful costumes and routines.”
For more information visit: tenterfieldeisteddfod.org.
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