1/7Gold Coast Eisteddfod kicked off today at the Robina Community Centre with Strings, wind and brass quartets. Competitors pose for photos at the end of the day. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
In pictures: Gold Coast Eisteddfod Day One
The Gold Coast Eisteddfod 2019 is finally here! Check out our photos from day one of the festival in Robina.
2/7Flora Yang, 12, warms up on the cello. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
3/7The Benowa State Primary school quartet keep an eye on the opposition while waiting their turn. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
4/7Ready to go on are the Varsity College Primary School Quartet. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
5/7The Merrimac State Primary School Quartet warm up. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
6/7The All Saints Secondary School String Quartet warm up. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
7/7Holly Shelton, 12, on violin. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
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