Carols by Candlelight 2023

Denis Walter is one of Australia's most popular entertainers having been a part of people's lives for over 50 years. He is the host of 3AW's Nights, has a new album Yesterday Once More on Sony Music and is thrilled to be sharing Christmas in Banyule.

Carla is a vocal powerhouse and glamorous front woman for Melbourne funk/soul band Mayfield.

She has a commanding stage presence and has been described as a mix between Tina Turner and Adele and her voice and performances are captivating and flawless. Carla truly lights up any stage she performs on adding that extra sprinkle of class, flavour, fun and heart!

She has performed at events and venues across Australia and internationally. She has performed at an array of high-profile events such as Melbourne’s Fashion Aid, for Melbourne United Basketball, Stonnington Jazz festival, St Kilda Festival, the Australian Grand Prix and The Australian open and has performed internationally in the USA, Rome, London and throughout Asia.

Carla has recently released an album with the Women of Soul Collective, Feel Good, which was recently nominated for The Australian music prize. She is currently working on her solo debut album to be released in 2024.

Ricky Muscat was a Top 5 contest on Australian Idol in 2006 and was also a finalist on the voice in 2020. The Idol journey made Ricky a household name when he performed on television to millions of viewers across Australia each week. He has also performed at the AFL Grand Final, various television performances and the Sydney Opera house.

Ricky is an experienced musician with over 20 years in the business working in working with several ensembles, bands and musicians for many events, weddings, corporate events and functions across Australia and the world, making Ricky one of the best in the business.

He is currently performing with his solo original music, which has seen success across Australia with radio and commercial airplay, as well as working in a popular Melbourne corporate band and acoustic duo.

The Australian Children's Choir (ACC) is regarded as one of Australia's finest and longest running mixed voice children choirs, now in its 48th year of operation. The ACC consists of 6 training choirs for children ages of 5 -21 years old. Daniel Brinsmead, ACC's Artistic Director, is an inspiration to the choristers with wonderful exciting arrangements from both international and Australian composers of all genders. The ACC is thrilled to be presenting and sharing our Christmas program with the families and friends of Banyule.

The Diamond Valley Brass has been one of the most versatile bands in the north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne over the past 40 years. The band has recently concentrated on producing its own concerts with popular guest artists and contributing to community events such as Australia Day celebrations, citizenship ceremonies and enhancing civic carols productions.

Melbourne based singer songwriter and performer, Celia Wordsworth, is best known as co-creator of popular children’s show The Kazoos, which toured nationally and internationally for over 15 years.

Wordsworth has performed at Christmas carols and events all over the country since 2008, including the Channel 9 Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight. Although children’s entertainment is no longer her day job, she is always ready to break out the tinsel to sing her favourite Christmas carols.

This show features a mix of original and well known carols and may even include a festive journey to the North Pole to find Santa. Based on the foundations of good old-fashioned entertainment Celia & Friends are sure to get everyone into the Christmas spirit.

Zoe Sunday, a remarkable 15-year-old local performer from Banyule with a rich background in vocal training spanning over five years. Zoe's stage presence has graced numerous community events in the past, and she's eager to continue sharing her passion with even more audiences in the future. Her song writing journey has been a creative endeavour she holds close to her heart, and she's thrilled at the prospect of unveiling her original compositions to captivated audiences in 2023 and beyond, keep an eye out for Zoe Sunday.

Free Santa photos, face painting and Christmas craft to make and take home!