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​The City of Joburg encourages its residents to express themselves through the theatre and other forms of performing arts. The programmes are run in City facilities such as the theatres, museums, etc. 

One of the facilities that is used for such expression is the Joburg City Theatres, comprising of three theatres in Soweto, Roodepoort, and Braamfontein.

Roodepoort Theatre will be hosting the National Eisteddfod events. The events are aimed at developing young performers through the adjudication and mentoring that involves both teacher and parent, guiding participants to process achievements and challenges within a safe and child-friendly environment.

The National Eisteddfod is calling for entries for the 15th Young Performer Awards Competition, with total prize money of R100, 000. This competition is open for all top achievers of the National Eisteddfod 2017, as well as top achievers in all other Local Eisteddfods.

The Young Performer Awards competition is the most prestigious event of its kind in South Africa.  The competition encourages participants to have a high level of skills, knowledge and understanding.

The Young Performer Awards are presented over four elimination rounds, and are by invitation only.  Those who received diploma awards in the annual National Eisteddfod activities (excluding unprepared and improvised work) qualify to compete in this competition.

The National Eisteddfod consists of adjudicated sessions where young and old performers can participate in the following categories:
Speech and drama
Dance
Classical and crossover music (vocal and instrumental)
Contemporary music (vocal and instrumental)
Fine art
Learners with different abilities
The qulaifiers for the National Eisteddfod are selected from the Regional Eisteddfod events, which are presented among the rural and urban communities in various provinces in South Africa and across our borders. This is to ensure fair access to all the people of South Africa, especially those living in underserviced areas. Participants that receive diplomas for their performances (excluding unprepared work) are then eligible to be invited to participate in the National Eisteddfod.

The City of Joburg is committed to celebrating and showcasing talent to its residents through the arts. Theatre has the ability to attract both young and old people to express their craft and generate income for themselves, and to also be household brands not only in South Africa, but in other countries. 

Details of the different stages of the competition events are as follows:
First Round from 19 February to 17 March 2018;
Semi Final from 9 – 12 May 2018;
Finals on 19 may 2018

Issued By:
Councillor Nonhlanhla Sifumba
Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development

For any questions or clarity on issues, please contact the NEA office on: 
Tel: 011 886 6005 / fax: 011 787 3534 or log onto www.eisteddfod.co.za.
E-mail: info@eisteddfod.co.za