Key Dates & Adjudicators

All entries for Speech, Music, Drama and Dance to be completed through Comps-Online.​​​

Music

Entries close: 2nd April 2026
Eisteddfod dates: 3rd - 5th June 2026
​Adjudicator: Miguel Wu

Speech & Drama

Entries close: 2nd April 2026
Eisteddfod dates: 3rd - 5th June 2025
​Adjudicator: Miguel Wu

Dance

Entries close: 15th March 2026
Eisteddfod dates: 16th - 20th May 2026
Adjudicator: Debbie Landel
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Dance Adjudicator 2026- Debbie Landel
​Debbie comes to us with a wealth of experience and knowledge. Having trained at The Australian Ballet School in Melbourne. Debbie has also studied in Russia, London, Europe and America. With a passion for Musical Theatre, Debbie made her professional debut in the musical "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum". Debbie has also studied all genres of dance and performed in many Musical’s. Debbie has been a mentor for the RAD and trained many student teachers to obtain their RAD Teaching Certificate. Formally the Principal of 'Debbie Beale School of Ballet' in Sydney for 10 years and previously, a former Principal of 'Dance Classique' on the Gold Coast. Debbie has regularly taught in Japan where she is, Patron of a Ballet School in Okayama, "Petit Ballet Studio" ​
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Music, Speech & Drama Adjudicator 2026 - Miguel Wu
Miguel Wu is a pianist, singer, composer, and conductor. Born in Taiwan, Miguel began having music lessons at the age of two and a half, studying piano at seven, and conducting choir at fourteen. Miguel holds a Graduate Diploma in Music in aural pedagogy and a Master of Music from the University of Queensland. He undertook further pedagogy and performance training from the Queensland Conservatorium and Indiana University, USA (Summer Camp). He is currently undertaking further study and training at The Juilliard School (New York). Miguel won numerous piano competitions and compositions in Australia and has been awarded the “Most Outstanding Music Performance” award. He has performed as a soloist in Australia, Paraguay, United States, and around Europe. In 2011 Miguel recorded and released a self produced album titled From The Sky, which has been broadcast on Australia’s ABC Classic FM radio station and Qantas Airline Q Streaming. As a singer, Miguel has won the Taiwanese Singing Competition held in Asuncion, Paraguay. He has performed in major arenas such as Qudos Arena in Sydney, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, The Gabba, and Queensland Performing Arts in Brisbane. Currently, Miguel is an examiner with the Australian Music Examinations Board. He is a former committee member of the Queensland Piano Competition and a former Event Manager of Instrumental and Chamber Music for the Brisbane Eisteddfod. Miguel conducts vocal and band workshops for schools, churches, and community music groups and adjudicates piano, instrumental, voice, and choir auditions and competitions in Australia and overseas. He has adjudicated auditions and competitions in Australia – New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, and United States. He also operates and teaches a busy private music studio in Brisbane.