1. Background to this project The National Eisteddfod Academy (NEA) is a registered Non Profit Company that kindles youth development through participation in the performing arts on a multi-cultural level in schools and communities in various provinces. In campaigning for the importance of the arts in education the NEA has since 1997 emphasized the importance…
A representative Board of Directors, appointed at an Annual General Meeting, determines the strategic direction of the association. A full-time Chief Executive Officer and an administrative office manage the day-to-day operation of the organization. Additional temporary staff members and assistants support the annual roll-out of the festival in the various areas. Board of Directors 2017…
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD ACADEMY The Vision of the NEA is to become the National Eisteddfod Platform of choice where the youth can participate and celebrate in the magical experience of the arts. The Mission of the NEA is therefore to establish the National Eisteddfod of South Africa® as the most important national…
Known as the platform of choice for many young performers, the National Eisteddfod of South Africa® takes culture to your doorstep with regional eisteddfod events where young (and not so young!) performers can experience the magic of the arts while singing, dancing, acting, playing and painting to their heart’s delight! The National Eisteddfod of South Africa® promotes and encourage participation in the…
To access the complete Part 3: Choral Music extract from Prospectus 2024 – 2026, login to the secure NESA Online Entry platform. If you haven’t registered yet, you can do so now. Login HERE DEFINITION A choir is a group of singers that usually comprises of different voice types (soprano, alto, tenor and bass or SATB in short).…
To access the complete Part 4: Novice & Elementary Music extract from Prospectus 2024– 2026, login to the secure NESA Online Entry platform. If not registered yet, you will be able to do so now. Login HERE This section provides for both junior and senior students of instrumental music only, both classical and contemporary where classical and contemporary refers to…
Extract from PROSPECTUS 2016 -2017 Revised edition © Copyrighted NEA 2017 (This information may only be copied or reproduced in any way what so ever for the purpose of participating in the activities of the National Eisteddfod of South Africa.) CLASSICAL MUSIC RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC DEFINITION Classical music describes music that is…
What others say about the Young Performer Awards Ismael MahomedThe National Arts Festival director Ismail Mahomed, an adjudicator at the 2013 Awards, stated as follows, “I feel ecstatic when the arts go beyond tokenism because then it is giving recognition to our real achievers and champions. If the NEA Award winners represent the next generation…
Achievements of previous participants in the National Eisteddfod Young Performer Awards Competition It is true that for many top achievers in this prestigious competition, the NEA has proven to be a springboard for many future achievements. To name but a few: Henno William, Isabella Jane (Snyman) and Julian Hepburn went on to become finalists in E-TV’s SA’s got…
The National Eisteddfod of South Africa® represents the interests of the true custodians of the performing arts. We aim to foster consistency within the adjudication process throughout our events. Our adjudicators are well respected in the performing and fine arts communities, have respectable qualifications and extensive adjudicating experience. The National Eisteddfod’s adjudication panels consist of…