IN TUNE: Horsham Carols by Candlelight performers prepare for Sunday’s event. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Choir lighting up for carols
04 December 2024
Horsham’s annual Carols by Candlelight event will feature contemporary and traditional Christmas entertainment, while raising money for children’s charity Wimmera Against Cancer in Kids, WACK.
Carols committee member Simon Dandy said more than 21 acts would entertain crowds at Sawyer Park on Sunday evening.
“Entertainment will start from about 6pm with Horsham Rural City Band and Holy Trinity Lutheran College choir,” he said.
“From 7.30pm, our program starts with a huge line-up of local talent, from the choir that has about 50 people this year and sounds unreal, to a children’s section that has people of all ages, and of course, an appearance by Santa.”
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Performers will include Elle Teasdale, Stacey Brennan, Mack Thomas and Shanae Thomas-Williams, Ryan Emmerson, Alisha McLaughlin, and Andrew Horvat.
Groups include Horsham School of Music senior girls’ ensemble, Accidental High Notes and Breath of Heaven ensemble.
“It’s jam-packed – we have a wide range of talent, from classical voices to rock to more contemporary,” Mr Dandy said.
“We always make sure we’ve got an abundance of carols people know and love and can sing along to.”
Although the event is free of charge, a collection will be taken for WACK.
“Each year we make a donation to a local charity – last year it was the Christian Emergency Food Centre,” Mr Dandy said.
“It would be wonderful to raise three, four or five thousand dollars for WACK this year.
“The support WACK gives to families is amazing – I’ve had assistance from them this year – my son has cancer – and it does make a huge difference.” A representative from WACK will speak at the event, and donations can be made via cash, card or code.
People are encouraged to bring their own rugs and chairs, candles can be brought or bought on the night, and there will also be food vendors.
