About 2000 people competed in this year’s event in dance, music, debating and drama.

The Eisteddfod finished at the Albury Entertainment Centre yesterday with highland dancing.

Highland dancing co-ordinator Deanne Burr said 21 competitors had participated in the final day of competition, but none had been from Albury-Wodonga.

“We’re desperate to encourage local students to take part,” she said.

“It’s quite an athletic form of dance in that there’s lots of jumping, but it’s also technical.”

Administrative officer Benita Cousins said the eisteddfod had been well received.

“It’s been really good, it’s all gone well,” she said.

“Dance has been a really big section this year.

“We’ve had full days of competition every day.”

The event started on July 25 and was only possible with the support of more than 100 volunteers.

“It gives people a lot of experience performing in front of an audience, as well as being judged,” Ms Cousins said.

“They get feedback on their performance whether it’s positive or constructive criticism.

“It’s an opportunity to take part in a competition in front of a qualified adjudicator.”

Most competitors were aged six to 18, but adult performers also took part.