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A Brief History<\/span><\/h4>\n

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The Gunnedah Eisteddfod is the town\u2019s cultural exhibition in Music, Instrumental, Speech & Drama and Dance. The Gunnedah Eisteddfod has long been recognised as \u201cthe friendly eisteddfod\u201d with many performers from around the north west and beyond, travelling many hours to be a part of this rewarding competition. The Gunnedah Eisteddfod has always been regarded as far more than a competition, with many friendships and bonds strengthened over the years.<\/p>\n

The Gunnedah Eisteddfod had its small beginnings in 1953 with 200 entries. Sixty Eight years on, this competition attracts over 3,000 entries. The Eisteddfod became a reality largely due to the efforts of musical sisters Ruth and Emma Heath and their husbands Malcolm and Russell. Mrs Joyce Charters and Mrs Clare Walker also made a significant contribution to the Gunnedah Eisteddfod in the early years, specifically in the area of Speech and Drama.<\/p>\n

Over the years, the Gunnedah Eisteddfod Society committee has always gone to great lengths to find adjudicators who worked well with children and who offered sound advice to performers.<\/p>\n

Whilst many suburban and country eisteddfods have ceased functioning, the Gunnedah Eisteddfod continues to flourish, thanks to the many enthusiastic music teachers and active volunteers.<\/p>\n

Manager of Radio 2MO, Lew Worms, instigated the first Massed Choir evening in 1964 after watching a similar presentation in Tamworth. This significant event was administered by the Gunnedah Eisteddfod Society. A break with this tradition occurred in Australia\u2019s Bicentenary Year 1988, when the Massed Choir night was replaced by a more lavish production, the Massed Choir Spectacular. Over 600 students participated each year in this production. Now called Schools on Stage, this significant cultural event is now held biannually.<\/p>\n

The Gunnedah Eisteddfod Society has a committed, progressive and active membership, who are now displaying great initiative in difficult times, by the development of an Online Gunnedah Eisteddfod.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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