Bard of Caid 2023

For details on the rules for the competition, see Bard of Caid Rules 2018, since the rules did not change substantially from the prior years.

Competitors

The competitors to become the 16th Bard of Caid were (in alphabetical order):

• Baron Beorn of the Northern Sea
• Lord Fino Di Giove
• Lord Giachino Morone
• Baroness Róisin ni Brian
• Lady Sadhbh inghean Duinn
• Lord Skallagrim Ulfhedinn
• Baroness Tyne MacPhersone

Five competitors participated in the first round.

Round 1

The first round, held at Festival of the Rose on August 19, 2023, asked competitors to perform a piece in the theme of the day, which was "For Honor, Love and Beauty." The winners were Baroness Róisin ni Brian and Lord Skallagrim Ulfhedinn with a tied score.

Round 2

Round 2 was held at Dreiburgen Anniversary, and competitors were asked to compose an original piece on-site using words provided that morning. The winner was Sadhbh inghean Duinn.

Round 3

Round 3 was held at Calafia Winter Arts. Competitors were asked to perform their best piece. The winner was Fino Di Giove.

Finals

At Festival of the Rose 2024, each of the finalists will perform a period piece for the final round.

Finalists

• Lord Fino Di Giove
• Lord Skallagrim Ulfhedinn
• Baroness Tyne MacPhersone