The Courier-Mail

‘Lack of interest’: High-profile Qld eisteddfod’s sudden shut down

The Eisteddfod, which every year provides young performers the chance to showcase their talents in music, dance and drama, has confirmed the closure due to a “loss of relevance”. In a statement on the ...
The Guardian

Common People Dance Eisteddfod: how a ‘dickhead dancing’ competition snowballed into a juggernaut

The Brisbane project, now in its seventh year, started as a whim – but has developed a cult following, with hundreds signing up each year Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Growing up in ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Join ABC Radio Brisbane's Dance Group for the Common People Dance Eisteddfod

Do you fancy yourself a bit of a groover and mover? Do you like to boot-scoot and shuffle around a dance floor? We need YOU for an exciting ABC exclusive performance. The Common People Dance ...
Brisbane Times

'Crotch' movements banned at eisteddfod

Certain "crotch" movements will be banned and tights will be compulsory at future Sunshine Coast Dance Eisteddfods. Some parents and dance teachers are at a loss to understand the new standards, ...
The Daily Telegraph

‘Lack of interest’: High-profile Qld eisteddfod’s sudden shut down

The Queensland arts world has been left shocked by the announcement that one of the state’s premier Eisteddfods was folding due to a lack of support. The Eisteddfod, which every year provides young ...