2026 Season Events
Victoria’s largest youth performing arts pathway and a critical contributor to the regional creative workforce pipeline.
Entries for all disciplines open on March 01 2026 and close on April 30 2026. Our programs offer performance opportunities in Pianoforte, Vocal, Instrumental, Debating, Choral, Speech, Drama and Comedy, All Abilities, Dance and Calisthenics.
We have sections to suit everyone – including novice, intermediate and advanced across a huge range of genres.
Full details of sections available on our website, or contact via email:
info@royalsouthstreet.com.au
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117-119 Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350 Australia
June 21 @ 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm $10 Program Premier Pianoforte event The Margaret Schofield - Celebrating Chopin Competition Experience the power, poetry, and passion of Chopin like never before at Celebrating Chopin—a national competition bringing together the finest young pianists from across Australia. Each performer presents a carefully crafted Chopin program, showcasing brilliance, individuality, […]

117-119 Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350 Australia
June 27 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm $10 Program Vocal Championship Challenge The Vocal Championship Challenge is a dynamic showcase of Australia’s most promising emerging singers, each stepping onto the stage to prove their versatility and artistry. Performers present two contrasting works—one classical and one from stage and screen—demonstrating the range, adaptability, and storytelling power essential […]

117-119 Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350 Australia
June 29 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm $10 Program Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final 2025 Herald Sun Aria semi-finals Ballarat. Semi Finalists Breanna Stuart, James Young, Livia Brash, Jake Bigwood, Molly Ryan and Bailey Montgomerie. Picture: David Caird The Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final brings together 12 of the finest emerging operatic voices in Australia, each competing for […]
