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Vision Australia’s 87th Carols by Candlelight, proudly presented by AAMI, is set to be the best one yet! 

Join us on the 24th of December at the iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl to raise vital funds for Vision Australia and celebrate some of Australia’s biggest musical stars as they light up the Carols stage! If you have any questions about the event, be sure to visit our FAQ page. 

Our fantastic hosts, David Campbell and Sarah Abo, will guide us through an extraordinary lineup of talent: 

  • Stars of the hit stage musical Jesus Christ Superstar - Mahalia Barnes, Michael Paynter and Javon King 
  • Multi-ARIA Award winner and producer of the hit new film How to Make Gravy, Meg Washington 
  • Award winning artist Anthony Callea and much-loved entertainer Tim Campbell 
  • Singer-songwriter and author Dami Im 
  • 2023 ARIA Award winner Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin 
  • The cast of Sister Act The Musical, featuring Casey Donovan 
  • The Kings of Christmas, Rob Mills and Bobby Fox 
  • Multi-platinum and ARIA-nominated artist, DJ and Producer Lenny Pearce 
  • Singer-songwriter and Carols favourite Bonnie Anderson 
  • Australian world music star Mitch Tambo, teaming up with his wife Lele 
  • Rising star Beau Woodbridge and the cast of Dear Evan Hansen 
  • 2024 Australian Idol winner Dylan Wright 
  • Tarryn Stokes, winner of The Voice 2023 
  • Direct from his sold-out New York Christmas Show, international singer-songwriter Ben Abraham performing with his talented musical family 
  • Star of the hit production Tina The Musical, Ruva Ngwenya 
  • Opera star and Vision Australia ambassador, Michael Vaiasinni, and his partner Violeta. 
  • Jess Hitchcock with a special performance with Carols host David Campbell 
  • Nine’s Carols family, including David Hobson, Marina Prior, Silvie Paladino and Denis Walter 
  • Performances from the Australian Girls Choir and the National Boys Choir 
  • Sammy J, Colin Lane and a special appearance from Santa Claus himself 

All performing under the baton of musical director John Foreman OAM, assisted by Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight choirmaster, Doug Heywood OAM. 

Don’t miss your chance to experience this incredible event live! Tickets are still available via Ticketek. 

Every donation supports Vision Australia’s Life Ready program, helping children who are blind or have low vision live the life they choose. Visit givetocarols.com to donate today! 

Can’t make it to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl? Tune in live on Channel 9 and 9Now from 8pm to join the celebration!