Christmas is almost upon us and in Australia it is time for the big Christmas carol events, 'Carols by Candlelight' in Melbourne, 'Carols in the Domain' in Sydney and 'Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols' in Brisbane.
This year there will be a sprinkling of Eurovision magic added to the festivities as a Eurovision 2016 runner-up and several 'Eurovision - Australia Decides' artists perform across three shows.
Check out which artists are taking part below:
Carols in the Domain
Watch live on Saturday December 21, 8:00pm AEDT on Channel Seven and 7 Plus.
This year's 42nd 'Carols in the Domain' will be hosted by Sunrise hosts Matt Shirvington and Natalie Barr from the Domain Gardens in Sydney.
Artists performing include tenor Mark Vincent, who finished 7th at Eurovision - Australia Decides in 2019 and Jael Wena, now 18, who finished third for Australia at Junior Eurovision in 2018.
2019 Australian jury member Christine Anu will also feature along with The Wiggles, Samantha Jade, Hugh Sheridan, Conrad Sewell, Erin Holland, Kym Johnson, The Young Stars of Australian Opera, Janice Breen Performers, The Sydney Youth Orchestra, Rejoice Gospel Choir and The Australian Girls Choir.
The events charity partner is The Salvation Army who will be raising money through the sale of candles and candle bags to assist families in crisis celebrate Christmas.
Carols by Candlelight
Watch live on Sunday December 24, 8pm AEDT on Channel Nine and 9Now
The 87th Vision Australia's 'Carols by Candlelight' will be televised live on Christmas Eve throughout Australia. The show will be hosted by David Campbell and Sarah Abo live from the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne.
Australia's 2016 Eurovision runner-up Dami Im will be performing along with Casey Donovan, who finished runner-up at Eurovision - Australia Decides in 2020 with her power ballad Proud.
Other artists appearing include Bonnie Anderson, Anthony Callea, Tim Campbell, David Hobson, Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin, Ruva Ngwenya, Silvie Paladino, Marina Prior, Dylan Wright and the cast of musicals Sister Act and Tina - The Tina Turner Musical.
Carols by Candlelight raises money for children who are blind or vision impaired and their families and is Vision Australia’s biggest annual fundraiser for children’s services, with all profits from ticket sales going directly to the cause.
Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols
Televised on Christmas morning Monday December 25, from 8am AEDT, Channel Nine and 9Now
The Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols returns for another year!
The show is hosted by Queensland’s first lady of song, Naomi Price. The show will feature singer-songwriter Jess Hitchcock who accompanied Kate Miller-Heidke on backing vocals during her 2019 Eurovision performance of 'Zero Gravity'.
Also performing are Conrad Sewell, Ngaiire, Josh Pyke, Queensland Ballet, Emma Pask, Luke Kennedy, Fatai, Andy Cook, Dean Brady and Waveney Yasso.
The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols proudly supports the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust.
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