Step into the heart of the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod and attend the Countpro Choral Competition! At Australia's longest running, premier performing arts eisteddfod, you can experience pure performance gold and the welcoming embrace of this charming regional city. Choirs are a beautiful discipline of the Eisteddfod. A choir is defined as a musical ensemble of singers and the choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform. Choirs perform music from the classical music repertoire, which spans from the medieval era to the present, or popular music repertoire. Come along and enjoy Junior Novice and Critique Only Primary School, Rural Primary School, Primary School and Secondary School choirs and Open Age. Sections within the competition include show and performance choirs, small choral groups, acappella, community choirs, and gospel. Join the audience and encourage them with your applause!