The Abermain Eisteddfod is the longest-running eisteddfod of its kind in NSW, with it being the only eisteddfod still running within the Cessnock Local Government Area.
Established circa 1917, the Abermain Eisteddfod grew to be the largest eisteddfod in NSW by 1965, even rivalling the Sydney Eisteddfod.
It was established by the Methodist Church, under the guidance of founding member Mr Robert Hanley, who remained a committee member until his passing in 1955.
Today, the Abermain Eisteddfod continues to be an integral part of the culture of the Abermain community.
Abermain Eisteddfod Officials for 2025
| PRESIDENT: | Mrs Amanda Cochrane |
| SNR VICE PRESIDENT: | Mrs Cherin McNamara |
| JNR VICE PRESIDENT: | Mr Greg Gilmour |
| SECRETARY: | Mrs Vanessa Lovett P.O. Box 335 CESSNOCK NSW 2325 Phone: 0429 828 157 E-mail: abermaineisteddfodsecretary @gmail.com |
| ASSISTANT SECRETARY: | Mrs Moya Waters |
| TREASURER: | Mr Scott Gunther |
| DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS: | Mrs Moya Waters Phone 0406 409 804 Email schoolsabermaineisteddfod@gmail.com |
| DIRECTOR OF SPEECH & DRAMA: | Mr Greg Gilmour Phone Email abeisteddfod+speech@gmail.com |
| DIRECTOR OF VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL: | Mr Greg Gilmour Phone Vocal Email abeisteddfod+vocal@gmail.com Instrumental Email abeisteddfod+instr@gmail.com |
| DIRECTOR OF DANCE: | Mrs. Moya Waters Phone 0406 409 804 Email: abermaineisteddfoddance@gmail.com |
| LIFE MEMBERS: | N. Williams, C. Parsons, W. Parsons, D. Whyte |
Photo Reference
Photo 1 – Abermain Plaza Hall and Early Committee, Abermain-Neath Tidy Towns, 2003, Abermain Town Centenary 2003: Through the Years, Published: 2003 1st Ed, Page: 34.
Photo 2 – Presentation-Mary Sneddon (Centre), Bob Hanley (right), Abermain-Neath Tidy Towns, 2003, Abermain Town Centenary 2003: Through the Years, Published: 2003 1st Ed, Pages 27.