Event divisions

Different Divisions For Different Schools
Find out which division best suits your school entry…

Place for everyone
We recognise that not every school has years of experience with Rock Eisteddfod Challenge®, so the competition is divided into three divisions (plus J Rock™ for Primary Schools), allowing schools of all sizes and levels of experience/expertise to participate and benefit from involvement.
RAW™ DIVISION
RAW™ Division strips away the sets and focuses purely o­n the performance elements of dance and drama.

RAW™ division also makes it easier for teachers to appoint student leaders to run the show, taking the pressure of staff.
-     Expenditure ceiling: $2,500
-     Team numbers: Minimum of 30, maximum of 126
-     Location: Schools can enter RAW™ division at every location o­n the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® tour.
For more information go the “About RAW” section of the website.
OPEN DIVISION
Open Division gives schools the opportunity to enter a large team and produce a large scale performance.

-     Expenditure ceiling: $8,500
-     Team numbers: Minimum of 20, maximum of 142
-     Location: Schools can enter Open Division at every location o­n the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® tour.
PREMIER DIVISION
Premier Division is for schools that have previously won or received a place in the Open Division. Performances in this division are traditionally of a very high standard and give students the opportunity to produce sophisticated and professional pieces of dance and theatre.

-     Expenditure ceiling: $8,500
-     Team numbers: Minimum of 20, maximum of 142
-     Location: Schools can qualify for this division o­n the Melbourne and Sydney legs of the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® tour.
J ROCK™
J Rock™ is the largest Primary School division. It gives schools the opportunity to enter a large team and produce a large scale performance.

- Expenditure ceiling: $2,500
- Team numbers: Minimum of 20, maximum of 146
- Location: Schools can enter J Rock™ at every location on the tour.
J ROCK RAW™
J Rock RAW™ was a new division in 2011. It strips away the sets and focuses purely on the performance elements of dance and drama, giving more schools the opportunity to enter.

- Expenditure ceiling: $1,500
- Team numbers: Minimum of 30, maximum of 128
- Location: Schools can enter J Rock RAW™ at every location on the tour.