MARIMBA JAM EISTEDDFOD
MARIMBA JAM EISTEDDFOD
ENTRIES FOR THE 2024 MARIMBA JAM EISTEDDFOD ARE NOW OPEN!
The Marimba Jam Eisteddfod is the largest annual Marimba Band competition in the Western Cape, having been established in 2017. This year’s event will see over 60 participating marimba bands from over 20 schools!
Performances are split into approx 1 hour sessions throughout the day.
Your Spectator Entrance fee grants you access to all sessions in the day.
Spectator Entrance Fee:
R60 per adult
R30 per pensioner/child
*Children under 3 years gain free entrance
Check out some of the performances from our previous Eisteddfods!
PS: All profits made at Marimba Jam are used to sustain the community work we do. If you decide to enter your marimba band into the Marimba Jam Eisteddfod, you will be directly supporting our mission and giving back to your community – thank you!
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Marimba Jam Eisteddfod is an interschool and interband marimba competition. It is It is the largest annual Marimba Band Competition in the Western Cape, having been established in 2017.
It was also the first of its kind in the Western Cape- a competition that is specifically curated for marimba bands to show off their skills and compete in an environment that is both festive and competitive!
PRIZES
TOP SCHOOL PRIZE
(Recipient of the Marimba Jam Eisteddfod Winning School Floating Trophy)
Awarded to the school with the highest aggregate (calculated according to the average of their top two marks). The official Marimba Jam Eisteddfod “Winning School” floating trophy will be awarded to this school. A Marimba Jam Representative will be able to come and award this trophy to the school in an assembly after the event. The winning school will also be announced via our social media pages and in our termly newsletter.
*In order to qualify for the “Top School” Prize, a minimum of two bands must be entered from your School.
COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD
(Recipient of the Marimba Jam Eisteddfod Community Spirit Award Floating Trophy)
Awarded to the school who’s band members best demonstrate and embody our motto “Finding Harmony in Community” throughout the event day. The official Marimba Jam Eisteddfod “Community Spirit Award” floating trophy will be awarded to this school. A Marimba Jam Representative will be able to come and award this trophy to the school in an assembly after the event. The winning school will also be announced via our social media pages and in our termly newsletter.
*This award was introduced after the 2022 Eisteddfod, where Livingstone High School band members cheered on every one of their competitors, throughout the entire event day!
TOP SCORING SENIOR BAND
Awarded to the Top Scoring Marimba Band in the Senior Category (Grades 10-12)
TOP SCORING INTERMEDIATE BAND
Awarded to the Top Scoring Marimba Band in the Intermediate Category (Grades 8 and 9)
TOP SCORING JUNIOR BAND
Awarded to the Top Scoring Marimba Band in the Junior Category (Grades 1-7)
SPIRIT PRIZES
Awarded to marimba bands with exceptional energy and overall spirit.
SPOT PRIZES
Awarded to individuals and groups at the discretion of the adjudicator.

PREVIOUS EVENTS
2017
Host School: Springfield Convent School
Adjudicator: Dizu Plaaitjies
Top School Prize: Springfield Convent School
2018
Host School: Springfield Convent School
Adjudicator: Sky Dladla
Top School Prize: Wynberg Girls’ High School
2019
Host School: Cannons Creek Independent School
Adjudicator: Thandi Swaartbooi
Top School Prize: Wynberg Girls’ High School
2022
Host School: Livingstone High School
Adjudicator: Keketso Bolofo
Top School Prize: Westerford High School
Community Spirit Award: Livingstone High School