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    Acousticus Stomp at the Murtoa Stick Shed. Picture from video: LYNTON BROWN

Carols by Candlelight countdown starts

Horsham Carols by Candlelight organisers are counting down to the launch of this year’s new-look event as they prepare to usher in the spirit of Christmas in the region.

Event co-ordinator Simon Dandy said following months of preparation, organisers would present the first video in an online Road to Christmas series tomorrow.

Road to Christmas will feature 12 performances, every second day, finishing on December 24.

Mr Dandy said organisers were keeping the order of performers ‘under wraps’ to add to viewers’ excitement.



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“People have put in so much work to ensure this new format is a success,” he said.

“The performances haven’t just been filmed on iPhones in people’s homes, they are professional quality and filmed at locations including Murtoa Stick Shed, Harvest Church and Horsham Town Hall. We even have one being sent in from Denmark.”

Mr Dandy said he understood while many people would prefer to be attending the usual in-person, annual singalong at Horsham Soundshell – himself included – the committee was pleased with its decision to run a virtual event amid ongoing COVID-19 uncertainty and contentious vaccination rules.

He said to combat ‘Zoom fatigue’, the committee would present five to 10-minute videos rather than one long performance.

Mr Dandy encouraged viewers to leave feedback on the Horsham Carols by Candlelight Facebook and Instagram pages.

“If people want to post Christmas photos they can, or just give the videos a like or a share,” he said.

“We have so much talent in our region and unlike face-to-face performances, it is difficult for people to receive feedback when they are performing to a camera.

“So, if you like what you see and hear and appreciate the effort our performers have gone to as they look to ignite the spirit of Christmas in the region, make sure you let them know.”

The Road to Christmas performances will be available on the carols’ Facebook and Instagram pages, starting tomorrow.

– Sarah Matthews 

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