Eisteddfod

Introducing the GHM Digital Eisteddfod

This online event is more than just a competition—it’s a unique opportunity for students of all levels to showcase their talent, receive professional feedback, and gain confidence, all in a supportive and accessible digital format.

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Why Participate?

Convenient & Accessible: Perform from anywhere — no travel, no extra costs, just your music and your passion.
Professional Feedback: Our panel of adjudicators provides constructive, detailed feedback to help you grow as a musician.
Performance Experience: Gain valuable experience preparing and performing for an audience, even in a virtual setting.
Motivation & Goal-Setting: Having a performance goal inspires regular practice and measurable progress.
Celebrate Progress: The Eisteddfod celebrates every step forward, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student.

Important Dates

Meet Ronell The 2025 Adjudicator

Ronel Erasmus – A Life in Music

Ronel Erasmus is a celebrated South African singer and musician with decades of experience in both light and gospel music. Music has been woven into her life from an early age, and her career reflects a balance of formal training, stage performance, and a deep passion for sharing her gift with others.

Early Life & Musical Foundation

Ronel grew up in Port Elizabeth as one of four children in a musically gifted family.
She started performing in television programs already during her school years.
In high school, she completed matric with two music subjects, laying the groundwork for a lifelong career in music.
She also achieved a wide range of formal music qualifications:
- UNISA Piano Grade 8
- UNISA Vocal Grade 8
- UNISA Theory Grade 6
- Classical Guitar Grade 5
- Violin Grade 5
- Church Organ Grade 5

This diverse training in voice, instruments, and music theory built a strong artistic and technical foundation.

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Career & Performances

- In 1988, Ronel joined the entertainment orchestra of the South African Police (SAP).
- In 1989, she co-founded Touch of Class with Deon van der Merwe. The group went on to perform as the backing band for numerous well-known Afrikaans artists and became a household name in South African music.
- Alongside this, Ronel developed a thriving solo career in gospel music. Her acclaimed gospel album Amen won the 2008 Huisgenoot Tempo Award for Most Popular Gospel Album.

Awards & Achievements

Winner of the Crescendo Female Vocalist Award in 1986
Huisgenoot Awards for Most Popular Gospel Singer
Vonk Awards for achievements in Afrikaans music
Recordings include 13 gospel CDs and 24 secular CDs with Touch of Class

Teaching & Contributions

In addition to her performance career, Ronel runs a music school in Glen Marais, Kempton Park, where she teaches piano, guitar, voice, and ukulele.
She is also the resident church organist and regularly performs at churches, schools, and women’s events.
Her dedication to teaching ensures that the next generation of musicians receive both solid technical training and inspiration to pursue their passion.

Philosophy

For Ronel, music is not simply a profession — it is a calling. Her journey has taken her from formal classical studies and opera training to light music, gospel, and a wealth of live performances. With her grounded personality, wealth of experience, and voice honed over decades, she continues to inspire young musicians and audiences alike.