An Official Accompanist is rostered on to each section of the Eisteddfod where indicated in Vocal, Instrumental and Seniors events.
Once the timetable is completed (in mid May) a final list of allocated accompanists and their contact details will be posted here.
If you intend using this accompanist, you must contact him/her AT LEAST ONE WEEK and preferably TWO WEEKS before your scheduled performance.
If the accompaniment is complex and likely to require multiple rehearsals please make contact WELL AHEAD OF TIME - these accompaniments cannot preclude time for other performers to obtain a rehearsal. In WIND and STRING sections please make contact no later than TWO WEEKS ahead of performance as there are a great number of competitors to manage rehearsals with in this sections.
Accompanists are not required to sight-read music on the day, and need time to prepare the item.
Live piano accompaniments ONLY are allowed in sections where an official accompanist is provided. However competitors may choose to use their own accompanist, who will be admitted to the session free of charge.
Audio Backing for Junior Classical Vocal Events
AUDIO ACCOMPANIMENT FOR JUNIOR SOLOS. For junior classical and folk solo events live accompaniment is strongly recommended but a competitor who is 12 or under may bring in their own sound equipment OR arrange with the convenor to upload music tracks for that event on the system provided online. (See Menu Item Backing Tracks Upload - note the labelling required on each file) to provide audio backing. If bringing own equipment this needs to be set up before the section starts - please arrive at least 30 minutes before the section starts to arrange this. NO MICROPHONE may be used.
NOTE: Official accompanists are not normally provided for the Pop/Rock Vocal or Amplified events, as audio equipment is provided for AUDIO backing on those occasions, but singers may provide their own accompanists if they wish.
Vocal Official Accompanists - 2023
EVENT | Official Accompanist |
Dates | Main Phone Contact | Other Contact Details | |
Junior Classical | 8 Jul 15 Jul | ||||
Senior Classical | no official accompanist - contact the vocal convenor if help needed to find accompanist | ||||
Amplified Vocal |
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NOTE - there is no official SENIOR accompanist engaged for 2023 as almost all contestants have opted to bring their own accompanists for the last couple of years.
Instrumental Official Accompanists - 2023
EVENT | Accompanist | Dates | Main Phone | Other Contact Details |
Strings | ||||
Brass, Woodwinds | ||||
| Multi Instruments |
Seniors (50+) Event Official Accompanist - 2023
Suzanne Maslen - 9874 2809 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.