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The Rock Eisteddfod PodcastEpisode 31 - The Rock Eisteddfod Challenge Sydney Entrants: 1984 - 2009After 40 years of the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge, we look back at the schools from NSW and their performances that have entertained and thrilled us over the years. Every school all over the country as well should also be congratulated and proud of their success.2020-12-0127 minThe Rock Eisteddfod PodcastEpisode 30 - The Sydney Open Division Champions - 1990’s and 2000’sSince our high school’s debut entry into the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge in 1998, the competition in the Open Division prior to that year proved nothing short of entertaining, with Terrigal High School, Smith's Hill High School and Engadine High School being awarded the top gong. Here are three of the Sydney Open Division champions who not only won first place but were also judged on National Television. Surprisingly, these winning themes are American-based, ranging from the last heir apparent to the throne of the Hawaiian Kingdom (1999 = Northmead High School, Hawaii's Last Hope), a tragic tale about a Gay American murder vi...2020-11-3033 minThe Rock Eisteddfod PodcastEpisode 29 - The National TV Winners, Part 7Since 1984, the State, Regional and five Wildcard finalists who were in the running for National TV Winners were judged by the three major categories of Design, Performance, and Drama/Production - but there is a difference between the live events and the TV special. The judges adjudicating the performances judged them from a TV perspective. The seventh and last of the three schools that were worthy TV champions had themes ranging from a bizarre cult film (2007 = Randwick Boys and Girls High School; Tank Girl – NSW), a controversial yet powerful concept of feminism (2008 = St. Columba's College, Melbourne; Women's Rites – VIC), and a pi...2020-11-2935 minThe Rock Eisteddfod PodcastEpisode 28 - The National TV Winners, Part 6Since 1984, the State, Regional and five Wildcard finalists who were in the running for National TV Winners were judged by the three major categories of Design, Performance, and Drama/Production - but there is a difference between the live events and the TV special. The judges adjudicating the performances judged them from a TV perspective. The sixth of the three schools that were worthy TV champions had themes ranging from a Chinese film that few had seen or heard of (2004 = Northmead High School; Sword of Qin - NSW), Northmead’s historical place in history with a completely contemporary take on an...2020-11-2733 minThe Rock Eisteddfod PodcastEpisode 27 - The National TV Winners, Part 5Since 1984, the State, Regional and five Wildcard finalists who were in the running for National TV Winners were judged by the three major categories of Design, Performance, and Drama/Production - but there is a difference between the live events and the TV special. The judges adjudicating the performances judged them from a TV perspective. The fifth of the three schools that were worthy TV champions had themes ranging from a moving story of dislocation and the power of remembrance in the face of change in the middle of the Russian Revolution (2001 = Terrigal High School, Matryoshka - NSW); a faithful...2020-11-2633 minThe Rock Eisteddfod PodcastEpisode 26 - The National TV Winners, Part 4Since 1984, the State, Regional and five Wildcard finalists who were in the running for National TV Winners were judged by the three major categories of Design, Performance, and Drama/Production - but there is a difference between the live events and the TV special. The judges adjudicating the performances judged them from a TV perspective. The fourth three schools that were worthy TV champions had themes ranging from a prehistoric adventure (1998 = Diamond Valley College; Safari - VIC), an original journey of mankind’s destiny (1999 = Engadine High School; The Time Machine - NSW), and - arguably the greatest Rock Eisteddfod performance ev...2020-11-2430 minThe Rock Eisteddfod PodcastEpisode 25 - The National TV Winners, Part 3Since 1984, the State, Regional and five Wildcard finalists who were in the running for National TV Winners were judged by the three major categories of Design, Performance, and Drama/Production - but there is a difference between the live events and the TV special. The judges adjudicating the performances judged them from a TV perspective. The third three schools that were worthy TV champions had themes ranging from an Australian outlaw (1995 = Rooty Hill High School; Blaze of Glory - NSW), an journey to an art gallery opening as artworks come to life (1996 = Pymble Ladies College; The Gallery Of Life...2020-11-2332 minThe Rock Eisteddfod PodcastEpisode 24 - The National TV Winners, Part 2Since 1984, the State, Regional and five Wildcard finalists who were in the running for National TV Winners were judged by the three major categories of Design, Performance, and Drama/Production - but there is a difference between the live events and the TV special. The judges adjudicating the performances judged them from a TV perspective. The second three schools that were worthy TV champions had themes ranging from a former US President (1992 = Belmont High School; JFK - VIC), a Romeo-and-Juliet inspired Scottish fable (Rooty Hill High School; Clash of the Tartans - NSW), and the King of Pop (1994 = St. Columba's...2020-11-2228 minThe Rock Eisteddfod PodcastEpisode 23 - The National TV Winners, Part 1Since 1984, the State, Regional and five Wildcard finalists who were in the running for National TV Winners were judged by the three major categories of Design, Performance, and Drama/Production - but there is a difference between the live events and the TV special. The judges adjudicating the performances judged them from a TV perspective. The first three schools that were worthy TV champions had themes ranging from an art like concept with attitude (1988 = Sarah Redfern High School; Culprits - NSW), tradition vs technology in Japan (1990 = St. Columba's College, Melbourne; Vivid Changes - VIC), and a biblical story of forgiveness (1991...2020-11-2027 min