Shoppers, visitors, residents and workers can soak up the spirit of the festive season as the sounds of Christmas fill the air across Sydney.
Traditional Christmas carollers, including the Jingle Belles Singers, The Cleftomaniacs, Soulfood and Endeavour Harmony Chorus, will entertain passersby with favourite holiday tunes in Pitt Street Mall every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday night from 25 November.
In Martin Place, choirs including the Australian Girls’ Choir, Sydney Philharmonia Choir, Circular Keys and the Salvation Army Band and Choir, will perform under the branches of the interactive Christmas tree every evening from 26 November until Christmas Eve.
Sydneysiders can also enjoy a night of carol singing, festive music and readings at the annual Christmas at Sydney Town Hall Concert on Tuesday 19 December. The magnificent grand organ and stunning sandstone surroundings make this very festive affair a memorable night for the whole family.
The City’s 2017 charity partner’s choir, Variety – The Children’s Charity Choir, will also perform as part of the ‘Choirs in the City’ program. The lively, fun group of Aussie celebrities and kids, led by The Voice alumni Darren Percival, will perform in Pitt Street Mall on 14 December and Martin Place on 20 December.
“There’s nothing quite like Christmas in the city. We’re going to get everyone into the Christmas spirit with our ‘Choirs in the City’ program, making Sydney as festive and fun as possible,” Lord Mayor Clover Moore said.
“The sound of carollers and choirs will ring through Pitt Street Mall and Martin Place, creating an exciting, festive atmosphere in Sydney’s main retail precincts.”
Pitt Street Mall program – from 6pm:
Leichhardt Espresso Chorus – 25 November The Cleftomaniacs – 30 November Northern Beaches Chorus – 30 November United Nesian Movement – 2 December Australian Girls’ Choir – 3 December Soulfood – 7 December Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir – 7 December Australian Girls’ Choir – 9 December Circular Keys Chorus – 10 December Variety – The Children’s Charity Choir – 14 December Australian Girls’ Choir – 14 December Endeavour Harmony Chorus – 16 December Jingle Belles Singers – 17 December Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir – 21 December Northern Beaches Chorus – 21 DecemberMartin Place program – from 6pm on weekdays and 7pm on weekends:
Circular Keys – 26 November NuSom – 27 November Sydney Sings (With One Voice) – 28 November Australian Girls’ Choir – 29 November Erskineville Public School – 30 November SISTA! Quartet – 1 December United Nesian Movement – 2 December Australian Girls’ Choir – 3 December Jingle Belles Singers – 4 December Bondi Sings – 5 December Endeavour Harmony Chorus – 6 December Campbelltown District Marching Band – 7 December NuSom – 8 December Australian Girls’ Choir – 9 December Circular Keys – 10 December Jingle Belles Singers – 11 December Honeybees – 12 December Endeavour Harmony Chorus – 13 December Darlington Public School – 14 December Circular Keys – 14 December Circular Keys – 15 December Endeavour Harmony Chorus – 16 December Jingle Belles Singers – 17 December Sydney Philharmonia Choir – 18 December Sydney Philharmonia Choir – 19 December Variety – The Children’s Charity Choir – 20 December Sydney Philharmonia Choir – 21 December The Salvation Army Band and Choir – 22 to 24 December.
For all dates and details, visit sydneychristmas.com.au
For media inquiries or images, contact Senior Media Advisor, Elaine Kelly. Phone 0477 362 550 or email ekelly@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
For interviews with Lord Mayor Clover Moore, contact Jack Begbie. Phone 0481 759 580 or email jbegbie@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au