Welcome to Ryde Eisteddfod

The Eisteddfod was established in 1988 by Ryde City Council and handed over to a volunteer team in 1990, with great support from Ryde City Council, both in the provision of venues and in direct sponsorship. Because of generous donations by businesses, clubs and individuals from Ryde and the wider Sydney region the Eisteddfod awards valuable prizes and scholarships in its five discipline areas

The Eisteddfod includes a Seniors section (50 plus) for older members of the community, emphasis on entertainment as well as excellence.

The Eisteddfod is a non-profit, volunteer-run organisation which consists of a Committee and a large band of helpers. This is an exciting community initiative - please follow the links to the Volunteers pages if you would like to know more about being involved.

Patrons of Ryde Eisteddfod

New entries - from January 14th. Note: new entries will require re-registration as we clear our registrations at the end of each calendar year.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A HARD COPY OF THE SYLLABUS FOR THE CURRENT YEAR please go to the Downloads Page. The purchasable "Programme" is only available after entries are in, with all the details of the competitors in each section.

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LATEST NEWS:

The Edna Wilde Scholarship was set up by Ryde City Council to mark the contribution made by its hardworking and long serving councillor, Edna Wilde OAM, on the occasion of her retiring from council. Edna is keen this be shared across all disciplines - look for criteria in the various disciplines

Volunteers are the backbone of the Eisteddfod. This is rewarding experience as they attend great performances by keen and talented children. Have a look at the regular Volunteer Tasks - and then when the Rosters go up - consider volunteering for one of the tasks. NEW NEED - (youthful) volunteers with computer/video/audio skills. With the practice people have been able to develop in terms of home videoing etc. we are looking forward to introducing some innovative events in the future building on this.

Volunteering

Volunteers always welcome, Contribute now - learn more about the many different roles volunteers can undertake - see the menu item "Volunteering"

Help and General Information

Need help? or lookng for some more information? Have a look at CONTACTS to get email addresses or phone numbers. Look at GENERAL INFORMATION topics to find out details about dates, adjudicators, rules, events …

Venues

Ryde City Council provides the North Ryde Community Centre in Cox's Road, the West Ryde Community and Station Street Halls in West Ryde and is currently developing a major performance space at Top Ryde. In the meantime the Eisteddfod is using other halls in the area including Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club.

Stories from Past Competitors

Have you a story to tell from your performances at Ryde Eisteddfod. Send it in to publicity @rydeeisteddfod.org and ask for it to be included