Ipswich Junior Eisteddfod – Music Eisteddfod 2025

Ipswich Junior Eisteddfod presents… 

The Ipswich Junior Eisteddfod Society Inc plays a major role in the Ipswich Arts sector having commenced in 1945 and in 2025 we celebrate our 79^th Eisteddfod.

From the novice to experienced performers this Eisteddfodau encourages healthy competition across vocal, piano and instrumental genres.

We offer performers the chance to compete in solo and group / ensemble sections with prize money given for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places. Other awards offering monetary and trophy prizes include Bursaries, Aggregate, Awards of Excellence and Encouragement Awards.

Our goal is to ensure that the children of Ipswich and surrounding areas have the opportunity to perform in a friendly and supportive environment.

Tuesday 20 May 2025 – 10.00 am
– 341A – Choral – Ipswich Choral Society Cup Primary School (Maximum 60 voices)

Tuesday 20 May 2025 – 5.00 pm
– 988 – Guitar Ensemble – Primary or Secondary School, Own Choice, 20 years and under
– 940 – Instrumental Ensemble – Own Choice, 20 years and under
– 950 – Instrumental Ensemble – Own Choice, 20 years and under
– 987 – String Orchestra – Secondary School, Own Choice, 20 years and under

Wednesday 21 May 2025 – 9.00 am
– 345 – Primary School Age Choral Open – The Isabel Larcombe Memorial Trophy (School or community choir – maximum 60 voices)
– 322 – Vocal Glee – The Blackstone Ipswich Cambrian Choir Trophy, 12 years and under
– 343 – Primary School – PREP to Grade 3 – The Veitch Family Trophy
– 341B – Choral – Ipswich Choral Society Cup Primary School (Maximum 60 voices)

Wednesday 21 May 2025 – 5.00 pm
– 984 – Instrumental Band – Secondary School, Own Choice, 20 years and under
– 989 – Jazz Ensemble – Primary or Secondary School, Own Choice, 20 years and under

Thursday 22 May 2025 – 9.00 am
– 986 – String Orchestra – Primary School, Own Choice
– 983 – Instrumental Band – Primary School, Own Choice

Friday 23 May 2025 – 5.00 pm
– 370 – Choral Open – Music Theatre – The Margaret Elshaw Trophy, 20 years & under
– 351 – Choral Open – The Risson Family Trophy, School Age Boys
– 360 – Choral Open – Modern Chorus – The Myfanwy Sullivan Trophy, 20 years and under
– 358 – Choral Contest – The Burger Family Trophy, 20 years and under
– 349 – Choral Open – The Ipswich Orpheus Chorale Trophy, Secondary Schools