Sydney Eisteddfod is an independent community based non-profit organisation limited by guarantee.  It is also a registered charity in New South Wales and is listed on the federal Register of Cultural Organisations eligible to receive tax-deductible donations.  

For almost eight decades Sydney Eisteddfod has been contributing to the evolving culture of the Australian nation by nurturing the performing arts at a grass roots level.  McDonald's Australia has been its prinicipal sponsor since 1988.  The McDonald's Sydney Eisteddfod's activities revolve around the presentation of the annual Sydney Eisteddfod, a competitive performing arts festival that runs from June to September and attracts some 30,000 entrants with a program of around 400 classical and contemporary events. During this period, it provides performance opportunities for singers, dancers, actors, musicians, composers, bands, choirs and orchestras in fifteen or more venues across the Sydney area.

Sydney Eisteddfod manages with a staff of six and a small army of dedicated volunteers who are without doubt the lifeblood of the organisation.  Its directors and advisors assist on an honorary basis and as Sydney Eisteddfod receives no Federal, State or Local government funding, it exists through the generosity of its principal sponsor McDonald’s Australia, other corporate sponsors and private citizens, plus the income it derives from ticket sales at its venues and those who advertise in its annual syllabus and program.

Sydney Eisteddfod also serves as a reference point for public enquiries about other competitions and opportunities.  It maintains close ties with other arts organisations and is constantly on the look out for performance opportunities for developing artists.

It records its activities in InTempo, a newsletter it now publishes on an annual basis, this website and regular updates on Facebook. Read more about the history of the Sydney Eisteddfod by clicking here.

Sydney Eisteddfod - Level 12, St Martins Tower, 31 Market Street, Sydney 2000 Australia Phone: (+ 61 2) 9261 8366 Fax: (+61 2) 9261 8161

PATRON

Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales

VICE-PATRONS

Sir Nicholas Shehadie OBE Mr Doug Sutherland AM

ARTISTIC PATRONS

Maestro Richard Bonynge AO CBE Ms Maina Gielgud AO

AMBASSADORS

Ms Amelia Farrugia Mr Geoffrey T Jones OAM Mr Simon Kenway Dr Nicholas Milton

Mr Steven McRae Mr Stuart Skelton Mr Simon Tedeschi Ms Fiona Ziegler Ms Leoné Ziegler

DIRECTORS

Chairman: Mr R John Lamble AO Deputy Chairman: Mr Noel Cislowski Honorary Treasurer: Ms Jill Brewster

Representing the NSW Director-General of Education & Training: Ms Louise Barkl

Ms Victoria Clancy Mr Peter Lazar AM Mr Donald Mayes Ms Gillian Moore AO Mr Barry Strong Ms Louise Verrier Dr Thomas Wenkart

Ex Officio Finance Committee: Dr Ian Pollard

MANAGEMENT

Chief Executive Ms Piroozi Desai - Keane OAM  Production Manager Ms Kerrie Hoskins

Director, Business Development & Marketing Ms Loraine Golden Media Liaison & Public Information Dr Jennie Lees

Accountant Ms Vicky (Ping) Wei Admin Assistant Ms Anna Harris Production Assistant Ms Bev Davis

Honorary Solicitors: Minter Ellison Lawyers

Honorary Auditors: Ernst & Young