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The Bendigo Competitions Society Inc. is a member of the Association of Eisteddfod Societies of Australia
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Welcome
to Bendigo's 85th Annual Eisteddfod 2010 is promising to be an exciting year for the Bendigo Competitions Society – we are celebrating our 85th Annual Eisteddfod, we have a brand new computer management system to run our Eisteddfod and we have ‘Storm The Stage’ as a special highlight during the year. Note, competitors who wish to enter Storm the Stage should visit the Storm the Stage website for all the details of the competition (entries open on 1st April 2010). The Bendigo Competitions Society Inc. is an organisation run by volunteers and is dedicated to supporting the performing arts. Our members and friends give generously of their time to help and encourage young performers. Our Annual Competitions currently run for more than nine weeks each year covering thirteen artistic disciplines and providing over 3,500 on-stage performances for artists from all over Australia. There are presently ten committee members who organise this annual event and they 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.
For our 85th Annual Eisteddfod, we propose to celebrate by
introducing a new section showcasing the best of our performances across
several disciplines. We are also pleased to announce the introduction of
a totally new concept to the Bendigo Competitions. In conjunction with
the six Rotary Clubs of Bendigo, we are proud to offer the heats and
State final of Storm The Stage, a national musical theatre
and monologue competition for 16-19 year olds.
Also, thanks to sponsor partner Bendigo IT, we have developed a new on-line Eisteddfod management system to assist in running our competitions. Titled GENI (GAIA Eisteddfod Navigator Interface), competitors will now be able to enter and pay on-line as well as enjoy a host of other features. This facility will be available from 1st March 2010. As mentioned above, the Bendigo Competitions Society Inc. depends 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. |
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