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Sydney soaks in the sounds of the season

Published 30 November 2016

Sydney will be filled with the sound of festive music as some of our best choirs entertain families, shoppers and passersby each night in the lead up to Christmas Day.

Renowned choirs, including the Australian Girls’ Choir, The Cafe of the Gate of Salvation, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir and the Sydney Philharmonia Choir, will perform in Martin Place every night and in Pitt Street Mall throughout December.

The City’s annual Christmas at Sydney Town Hall Concert on 20 December guarantees a memorable night for the whole family. Concert goers will enjoy carol singing, festive music and readings, as well as the magnificent Grand Organ in the stunning Centennial Hall. Book tickets for Christmas at Sydney Town Hall at cityrecitalhall.com

“The City works closely with retailers to make sure the Christmas shopping experience in Sydney is as festive and fun as possible,” Lord Mayor Clover Moore said.

“These performances by some of Australia’s most-loved choirs will create a wonderful atmosphere and bring extra festive cheer to shoppers and visitors during the Christmas season.”

Pitt Street Mall choir program:

Northern Beaches Chorus – 1 December, 6pm–8pm Australian Girls Choir – 1 December, 6pm–8pm Northern Beaches Chorus – 3 December, 6pm–7pm Australian Girls Choir – 4 December, 6pm–7pm Australian Girls Choir – 8 December, 6pm–8pm Northern Beaches Chorus – 8 December, 6pm–8pm Endeavour Harmony Chorus – 10 December, 6pm–7pm Australian Girls Choir – 11 December, 6pm–7pm The Cafe of the Gate of Salvation – 15 December, 6pm–8pm Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir – 15 December, 6pm–8pm Sydney Philharmonia Choir – 17 December, 6pm–7pm Endeavour Harmony Chorus – 18 December, 6pm–7pm Salvation Army Band – 19 December, 10am–12pm Salvation Army Band – 20 December, 10am–12pm Salvation Army Band – 21 December, 10am–12pm Salvation Army Band – 22 December, 10am–12pm Northern Beaches Chorus – 22 December, 6pm–8pm Australian Girls Choir – 22 December, 6pm–8pm Salvation Army Band – 23 December, 10am–12pm Salvation Army Band – 24 December, 10am–12pm

Martin Place choir program:

Soulfood – 1 December, 6pm–8pm Australian Youth Choir – 2 December, 6pm–8pm Northern Beaches Choir – 3 December, 7pm–8pm Australian Girls’ Choir – 4 December, 7pm–8pm Leichhardt Espresso Chorus – 5 December, 6pm–8pm HoneyBees – 6 December, 6pm–8pm Sista! Quartet – 7 December, 6pm–8pm Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir – 8 December, 6pm–8pm Endeavour Harmony Chorus – 9 December, 6pm–8pm Endeavour Harmony Chorus – 10 December, 7pm–8pm Australian Girls Choir – 11 December, 7pm–8pm Circular Keys Chorus – 12 December, 6pm–8pm Sydney Philharmonia Choir – 13 December, 6pm–8pm Circular Keys Chorus – 14 December, 6pm–8pm Northern Beaches Choir – 15 December, 6pm–8pm Circular Keys Chorus – 16 December, 6pm–8pm Sydney Philharmonia Choir – 17 December, 7pm to 8pm Endeavour Harmony Chorus –18 December, 7pm–8pm Sydney Philharmonia Choir – 19 December, 6pm–8pm With One Voice Sydney – 20 December, 6pm–8pm Leichhardt Espresso Chorus – 21 December, 6pm–8pm Salvation Army Band – 22 December, 7pm–9pm Salvation Army Band – 23 December, 7pm–9pm Salvation Army Band – 24 December, 7pm–9pm

For all the dates and details, visit sydneychristmas.com.au

For more information, contact City of Sydney Senior Publicist, Elaine Kelly. Phone 02 9265 9201 or email ekelly@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

For interviews with Lord Mayor Clover Moore, contact Paul Mackay. Phone 0432 182 647 or email pmackay@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au