THE curtain closed on the Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod 2025 at the end of June, following weeks of exceptional performances across dance, vocal, instrumental, speech, choirs and drama disciplines.
This year’s event saw hundreds of young performers from across the region step onto the stage, supported by dedicated teachers, families, and a tireless team of volunteers.
The Eisteddfod continues to grow as a highlight of the cultural calendar in the Coffs Coast region, providing an inclusive platform for students to shine.
“In a heartening conclusion to our scholarship program, Round 1 scholarship winners were awarded their prize money and expressed deep appreciation for the financial support during the discipline’s events,” Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod Society President Debbie Waters told News Of The Area.
“These scholarships will help propel their performing arts education across dance, instrumental, and vocal fields.
“With thanks to our sponsors, Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod was able to provide over $5500 in scholarships to these amazing students.”
Round 2 Scholarship applications will be available towards the end of 2025.
The final performances of the 2025 season took place at the Gala Concerts held on Saturday 21 June at the Jetty Memorial Theatre, with both junior and senior sessions attracting near-capacity audiences.
These gala events featured a showcase of talent across the disciplines and included the final adjudications for the dance students, bringing the competition to a celebratory close.
“We were delighted to have Councillor Cath Fowler and Mayor Nikki Williams in attendance.”
The Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod Committee extends sincere thanks to all involved, performers, educators, sponsors, adjudicators, volunteers, and audience members, for their continued support in fostering young artistic talent on the Coffs Coast.
Planning is already underway for the 2026 event, with updates to be released later this year.
By Andrea FERRARI
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