Theme for 2026
"Make a Difference!"
Discover your gifts and talents on a complete virtual platform — your one-stop shop for Performing and Creative Arts.
Eligibility:Only learners currently enrolled with Active Home Education Institute may enter and participate in the Virtual Online Eisteddfod.
About the AOE
What is the Eisteddfod?
A complete virtual entry and performance platform for Performing and Creative Arts students, providing all the tools and support needed for a successful Eisteddfod experience.
The AOE believes the process of entering an Eisteddfod, whether playing a musical instrument or performing any art form, should be positive and enjoyable.
Discover new talents, develop self-confidence, and celebrate personal growth through participation.
Parents can easily record and enter their children through our virtual online platform.
This way of performing, removes the stress many children experience when performing in an unfamiliar environment.
Plan ahead
Important Dates
27–31 July 2026
Registration Forms open
Do not include your video recording yet
17–21 Aug 2026
Entry / Submission Forms open
Upload proof of payment with every entry
21 Aug 2026
Final closing date
All submissions must be uploaded
24–28 Aug 2026
Judging period
Entries adjudicated by panel of judges
~4 Sep 2026
Results released
Comments and electronic certificates sent
Enter your talent
Categories
Nine categories covering the full spectrum of Performing and Creative Arts.
What it costs
Entry Fees
R100 per entry.
There are no limits to the number of entries a participant may partake in.
One entry per category, with separate sub-categories allowed where applicable.
Entry and submission fees are not refundable.
Reference for payment: Student Name and Surname.
Bank Details
How it works
Judging & Age Groups
Age is calculated on 31 December 2026.
Junior
8 – 12 years
Intermediate
13 – 15 years
Senior
16 – 20 years
Judges will not award category winners or highest marks. All participants receive feedback and an electronic certificate.
Awards
Certificate Levels
Standards we uphold
Criteria for All Categories
Godly Character
NO Swearing
NO Blasphemy
Modest Clothing
NO Suggestive Moves or Lyrics
Video entries
Recording Requirements
A professional recording is not required.
Keep the camera stationary and frame the full performance area clearly.
Use a plain or neutral background where possible.
Ensure sufficient front lighting — avoid backlighting from windows.
Do not use lighting effects.
No backtracks — a capella without accompaniment.
Do not edit the video in any way, including auto-tuning. (Performance Categories only — not applicable to Virtual Video entries.)
How to enter
Registration Steps
All Registration and Entry / Submission Forms are available on this page.
Complete the student information section — one form must be submitted per entry.
Upload proof of payment together with the entry submission (video, JPEG, report, or scanned document).
No Entry / Submission Form will be accepted without proof of payment of R100 per entry.
Registration will be confirmed by the AOE Office.
Participation is restricted to the online and virtual format only.
No editing is permitted in any Performance Category. Editing is allowed only in Virtual Video Categories.
Participants must comply with all applicable copyright requirements.
Ready to shine?
Enter the Eisteddfod
Complete the forms below to register and submit your entries. Registration opens 27 July 2026.
Form 1
Registration form
Use this first form to register a participant for the Active Online Eisteddfod. One registration sets up the learner for the event.
Registration submissions open on 1 July 2026.
Music type
Complete all required registration fields before submitting.
Form 2
Entry / submission form
Use one form per entry. Upload the proof of payment and the actual file for the item being entered.
Entry submissions are only open from 15 to 21 August 2026.
Music type
I hereby grant permission to display my submission online
Complete all required fields and uploads before final submission.