87 years of Christmas joy
The first Carols by Candlelight in 1938 was backed by a small choir, two soloists and the Metropolitan Fire Brigade.
From these humble beginnings, Carols by Candlelight has since grown into an institution of Christmas magic. It quickly attracted the nation’s top talent, adding performers such as Australia’s ‘Queen of Song’, Gladys Moncrieff and operatic soprano, Madame Florence Austral.
This star power has continued over the decades, with a dazzling cast of Australia’s top musical talent including John Farnham, David Campbell, Marina Prior, Delta Goodrem, Silvie Paladino, Mitch Tambo, Dami Im, Marcia Hines, Hi-5, The Wiggles, and many, many more.