{"id":4424,"date":"2025-09-12T15:33:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T05:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/?p=4424"},"modified":"2026-06-13T16:38:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T06:38:33","slug":"arthur-creative-shines-at-australias-oldest-eisteddfod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/arthur-creative-shines-at-australias-oldest-eisteddfod\/","title":{"rendered":"Arthur Creative shines at Australia\u2019s oldest eisteddfod\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4424\" class=\"elementor elementor-4424\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f1e8cb2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3f1e8cb2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-720662d6 e-con-full home-banner e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"720662d6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-743a0ff6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"743a0ff6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Arthur Creative shines at Australia\u2019s oldest eisteddfod\u00a0\u00a0<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-215be644 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"215be644\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-f88c87c elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time> 12 September 2025<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bc37f2e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5bc37f2e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77610922 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"77610922\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-243950c2 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"243950c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Melba\u2019s Arthur Creative performers left a lasting impression at this\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">year\u2019s Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod (RSSS)<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, earning six awards across a range of categories and highlighting the depth of talent within the group.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The event is Australia\u2019s oldest and longest-running eisteddfod, with a proud history stretching back to 1891. Over the years, it has welcomed more than one million performers, including some of Australia and New Zealand\u2019s most celebrated names, such as Dame Nellie Melba, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Alfred Deakin and Anthony Callea.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arthur Creative featured in the\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All Abilities Performing Arts<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0category, which offers vocal, dance, instrumental and speech, and drama sections. Not only that, Joel was MC for the entire four-day event at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ballaratss.vic.edu.au\/parents-community\/the-farm-training-cafe\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Farm<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in Ballarat.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In recognition of Arthur\u2019s performances, the group has been invited for the first time to perform at the\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">End of Performance Showcase<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0at Her Majesty\u2019s Theatre on 26 October.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arthur\u2019s \u201coriginality, energy, and impact\u201d were recognised with the following awards:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RSSS Service to the Community Perpetual Shield<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Akasha and Amy (from Ballarat Specialist School), for their contribution to the All Abilities Committee<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best Drama Queen<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: General Tim Tam + Team Medical Mission<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Encouragement Award<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Misfits\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Angel Wings)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Encouragement Award<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Jack and Jenna<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Original Take<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Boxhead\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Play)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adjudicator\u2019s Award<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Misfits\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Peace Train)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a2ee6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6a2ee6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MELBA-NEWS-HORIZ-NEW-10-768x323.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b212db1 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b212db1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arthur Creative Senior Studio Coordinator Gabrielle Hingston said the awards were a great reward for \u201cthese talented performers and facilitators, who have worked very hard all year rehearsing a fantastic lineup of original songs, complete with their own choreography, movement and dramatic flair\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe Eisteddfod is a great professional opportunity for our performers to show off their talents and stage energy to the broader community,\u201d she said. \u201cTheir dedication truly paid off.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drew, a member of Boxhead, said he was \u201cspeechless\u201d when he heard about the award, while Jenna said the fact her parents, sister and nephew were in the audience made the award even sweeter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt was the first time they were there,\u201d she said. \u201cEverybody did a good job \u2013 especially Joel as MC \u2013 and a big thank you to Akasha, Gabby and Damien for the set up.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In response, Akasha, one of Arthur\u2019s facilitators, said RSSS allowed the performers to express themselves without judgement or criticism. \u201cIt\u2019s just an energetic and supportive audience,\u201d she said, \u201cIt was fun, heartwarming and sent a ripple effect throughout our community.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Congratulations to all our award winners, facilitators and supporters who made this remarkable success possible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For tickets to the showcase at Her Majesty\u2019s Theatre on 26 October, go to\u00a0<\/span><a 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