Eisteddfod a Bunbury institution that continues to shine returns in 2024

A long-standing institution for engaging young people in performance is returning for 2024 with the Bunbury WA Performing Arts Eisteddfod set to inspire young and old. Organising committee president Peter Robinson said he had been in the role for six years and was inspired to get involved after watching his daughters grow up around the Eisteddfod. He said the community could expect performers from primary school age through to adulthood with varying ability and experience and performances from previous entrants who have built lives in difference careers. “We’ve had large numbers of people go on to WAAPA, The Australian Conservatorium of Music and go on to careers — but it’s not just the ones that go on to careers in music and performing that matter,” Mr Robinson said. “It’s all the confidence built up, the other kids may go on and become a tradie or whatever, but the consequence is that their life is built up by the opportunity to perform. “We do have a couple of adults that come down. My daughter started here a long time ago and is now a teacher. “She comes down and sings a couple of songs just to show the levels that people can go through and get to.” Mr Robinson said the Eistedfodd would conclude with a gala night on June 26 with 20 performances selected from the thousands expected to enter and perform this year. “It’s the community that keeps us going. It has been going since 1958,” he said. “We get a grant from the City of Bunbury and many other businesses contribute such as Albemarle and Aqwest, so this is definitely a community movement.” Entries for the Bunbury Eisteddfod close April 22.