Strathdale Community Centre
Crook St. Bendigo
 

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(03) 5444 5733

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(03) 5446 7659
(03) 5446 7911

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The Bendigo Competitions Society Incorporated is proud to have the following major sponsors...

The Bendigo Competitions Society Inc. is a member of the Association of Eisteddfod Societies of Australia

Welcome to Bendigo's 83rd Annual Eisteddfod

The Bendigo Competitions Society Inc. is an organisation run by volunteers and is dedicated to supporting the performing arts.

Its members and friends give generously of their time to help and encourage young performers.

We do this by staging our Annual Competitions in Bendigo each year. The Society has provided this service for 82 years (this is our 83rd Annual Eisteddfod). Thousands of aspiring artists have striven for excellence and shared their talents on our stage. The Competitions currently run for nine weeks each year covering thirteen artistic disciplines and provides over 3,500 on-stage performances for artists from all over Australia. There are presently seven committee members who organise this annual event. We are assisted by many volunteers who willingly help as scribes, ushers, ticket sellers, trophy designers, chair-people, backstage organisers, booking-in personnel, canteen workers etc. In recent times there has been a shortage of volunteers.

We depend heavily on volunteers. Each three-hour session requires the equivalent of thirty hours of voluntary input. We have sixty sessions overall, requiring 1800 hours of voluntary manpower. We appreciate you taking the time to read this and hope that you will support our work by becoming a volunteer.

Your Help will make a Difference..!

The Society is a not-for-profit organisation. The charges to compete cover only a portion of the costs. When you purchase your admission ticket you make it possible for the Society to continue providing the annual competitions. We also rely on the canteen to cover production costs and appreciate your patronage. We admit competitors without charge to every session and provide children’s tickets at substantially reduced prices.

We are very grateful for additional funding that comes from sponsors, donations, the City of Greater Bendigo, Bendigo IT and individuals. The search for additional financial support becomes increasingly difficult. New sponsors and supporters would be welcomed and truly appreciated.

Come along, sit back and enjoy the parade of wonderful talent presented to us by the youth of Australia as they strive for excellence in their chosen discipline, at the same time providing us with wonderful entertainment. We trust you will enjoy your time with us and encourage others to become part of our audiences supporting and encouraging our competitors.

Major Sponsors