Performers

Co-host of Carols by Candlelight 2023

Co-host of Carols by Candlelight 2023

The Australian Girls Choir (AGC) is known for their inspirational performances to audiences all around the world, through national and international tours, television appearances, and thousands of public events. The AGC will celebrate their 40th Anniversary next year, with over 6,500 girls aged 5 to 18 in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

Bobby Fox is an Irish born Australian actor who originated the role of Franki Valli in the Australian production of Jersey Boys which he performed over 850 times.

Singer, Songwriter and Actor – Bonnie Anderson is a dynamic, versatile and creative Performing Artist. Bonnie has become an Australian household name playing the role of Bea Nilsson in Neighbours initially for three years and returning again this again year (2018 – 2023).

Calista is a proud kiwi born artist, originally from Tauranga, New Zealand but is now residing in Sydney. Following her graduation from the National Institute of Dramatic Art, she was fortunate enough to join the original cast of SHOWGIRL! aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, before making her professional musical debut as Lorraine in the New Zealand tour of Jersey Boys.

After a meteoric rise to fame at the age of 16, Casey became the youngest ever winner of Australian Idol in 2004. A proud Gumbaynggirr and Dungatti woman, first nations artist, over the last nineteen years, Donovan has made her mark not only as a musician, but also in the areas of stage, screen, presenting and writing.

Australian tenor and composer David Hobson is one of Australia’s best known operatic and recording artists. He has sung many roles for Opera Australia and both state and international opera companies, including his award-winning performances of Rodolfo (La Boheme) and the title role in Orphee.

A crowd favourite at Carols By Candlelight, Denis Walter has been sharing Christmas Eve with Australians since 1971 making him an integral part of the festive season

Dancer and filmmaker Emma Watkins began her performance career early from the age of 3, nurturing her love of dance and movement, performing ballet, Irish, hip-hop, tap and contemporary dance.

It’s the one that you want, Australia! GREASE is back in an all-new production that promises to be slicker, sexier, and more electrifying than ever before.

Lara Nakhle is a 24-year-old New Zealand born, Australian of Lebanese origin, who discovered her talent and passion for music at a very young age.

Marina Prior is regarded as Australia’s leading lady of musical theatre and in the recent 2023 King’s birthday Honours, was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. Marina is best known for her lead role of Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera, a role she played for over three years.

The Melbourne Gospel Choir is Australia's most sought after Gospel vocal group for TV appearances and backing vocals for international artists. With their infectious joy, they are appearing at the Vision Australia's Carols By Candlelight for their 22nd year.

Australian World Music Star, Mitch Tambo is renowned as "the new voice of our generation."

Founded in 1964 by Kevin Casey, the National Boys Choir of Australia has established itself as one of Australia’s finest treble choirs. Choristers develop vocal production based on the traditional European bel canto style.

Silvie Paladino has established herself as one of Australia’s most versatile and talented entertainers. Her first theatrical role was Eponine in the Australasian tour of Les Misérables. She was then invited to perform the same role on the West End in the London production.

Simon has become one of Australia’s favourite leading men. He has performed multiple roles with companies including the Royal National theatre, London, Melbourne Theatre Company and Sydney theatre Company.

For many Australian audiences, the ‘First Lady of Soul and R&B’ is a description that takes stunning form in Thndo. A multi-faceted entertainer: Thndo is an artist whose work not only speaks truth to power, but as a performer, her presence radiates a natural warmth and charisma that has endeared her to audiences nationwide, for almost a decade.

Virginia Gay graduated WAAPA, then spent four years pretending to be a nurse on All Saints, six months pretending to be a cop on Savage River

The Broadway Blockbuster musical WICKED has flown into Australia’s Emerald City at the Sydney Lyric, playing until 21 January, before