The City of Ryde’s Eisteddfod has been entertaining the music lovers of Gladesville and Hunters Hill for over 20 years, and it will be returning once again this winter.
The event attracts entrants and patrons from suburbs throughout the Ryde and Greater Sydney areas, and it has been a hugely successful community initiative. It was first established in 1988 by the Ryde City Council, before being handed over to an all-volunteer team in 1990. However, the council continues to offer substantial support both through venue availability and direct donations.
The Eisteddfod can award prizes across its five disciplines thanks to the generosity shown by local business, clubs, organisations and individuals. The five disciplines offered in the festival are vocal, instrumental, dance, speech and a special category for those aged over 50.
In addition to prizes, there are special awards and scholarships up for grabs. More details, including a breakdown of inclusions in a particular discipline, are available on the Eisteddfod’s website.
Competitions and events like this often make use of banner printing to direct patrons within a venue.
The first event will be on July 10, with day one of the vocal disciplines set to take place at North Ryde Community Centre. Events will continue throughout July and August at venues within Ryde. The Eisteddfod relies heavily on volunteers and is appealing to the community for helpers. Those interested can visit the website for more details and to purchase tickets.
