NO STOPPING YOUNG STARS
A lack of Eisteddfod venues hasn’t stopped some of Townsville’s most talented budding musicians from showing off their skills.
Students from Weir State School, Willows State School, Cranbrook State School and Kirwan State School gathered at Kirwan State High School for a special music event to make up for band and orchestra sections being cancelled at this year’s Eisteddfod.
The two-day event was a display of creativity and performance, featuring concert bands, jazz bands, choirs and string groups.
Kirwan State High woodwind teacher Ruby Johnson said the event was extremely successful.
“It was great, we loved it, and I think all the kids, parents and families loved it too,” she said. “The Eisteddfod is a place where everyone gets to see each other play, share music and watch what other schools have been up to during the year.
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Ms Johnson said there were close to 200 students involved in the performances, and high schoolers from Kirwan State High stepped up to assist with the running of the event.
“We had a group of kids that did a great job helping change the stage for each group as they went on – organisation, putting chairs and signs out, all that type of stuff. They were really great in the whole process,” she said.
Ms Johnson said Kirwan State High’s big band also missed out on the Eisteddfod, and she was keen to see the Civic Theatre back up and running.
“It’s the place where everything happens in Townsville,” she said.
“We have musicals, all the shows, of course the Eisteddfod – it’s really important that the venue is up and going all year round so everyone in the Townsville community has the chance to go and perform or see shows and involve themselves in the arts.”