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Our 2025 hosts

David Campbell

David Campbell co-hosts TODAY Extra alongside Sylvia Jeffreys. He is also seen each year co-hosting Carols by Candlelight for the 9Network.

David Campbell

Sarah Abo

Sarah Abo is the co-host of Channel 9’s flagship breakfast program, TODAY, alongside Karl Stefanovic with the pair making their debut in January 2023.

Sarah Abo

Performances by

Vika & Linda Bull

Vika & Linda have captivated Australian audiences for over 35 years with their powerful harmonies and magnetic stage presence.

Vika & Linda Bull

Tim Campbell

Tim Campbell is one of Australia's most versatile and much loved entertainers.

Tim Campbell

Jemma Cher

Jemma Cher, a rising Melbourne vocalist, brings maturity, sophistication, and dazzling virtuosity to each and every performance.

Jemma Cher

Michael Cormick

Michael Cormick is an internationally renowned singer and actor who has performed throughout Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe.

Michael Cormick

Rodney Dobson

Rodney spent two years playing Maurice in the Australian tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

Rodney Dobson

Casey Donovan

After a meteoric rise to fame at the age of 16, Casey became the youngest ever winner of Australian Idol in 2004.

Casey Donovan

Morgan Evans

Morgan Evans - the ultimate musical gift for the ultimate Australian Christmas Playlist .

Morgan Evans

Jersey Forever

Jersey Forever reunites the original four stars of the record breaking mega hit musical Jersey Boys!

Jersey Forever

Bobby Fox

Bobby Fox is an Irish born Australian actor who originated the role of Franki Valli in the Australian production of Jersey Boys.

Bobby Fox

David Hobson

Australian tenor and composer David Hobson is one of Australia’s best known operatic and recording artists.

David Hobson

Georgina Hopson

Georgina is best known for her performance as Mother in Ragtime (TPC), for which she won a 2020 Green Room Award for Best Performer in a Lead Role.

Georgina Hopson

Dami Im

Dami Im is a multi-platinum and gold-certified artist, Eurovision royalty, and one of Australia's most celebrated singer-songwriters.

Dami Im

Sammy J

Sammy J is an Australian comedian, writer, composer and broadcaster. He's played in Edinburgh, Montreal and London, had a sitcom on Netflix, is one half of the man/puppet comedy duo 'Sammy J & Randy' and currently hosts the breakfast show on ABC Radio Melbourne.

Sammy J

Samantha Jade

Samantha Jade has been a household name in Australia for over 10 years, and it's no surprise given her long string of hits including 'What You've Done To Me' , 'Soldier', 'Up!', 'Sweet Talk' and 'Firestarter' for which she won an ARIA for Best Video.

Samantha Jade

Andy Karl

Andy Karl is a Olivier Award winning, 3 time Tony Award nominated American stage, TV, and film actor originally from Baltimore, MD.

Andy Karl

Elise McCann

Actor, producer and co-founder of health & wellness tech company Hey Lemonade, Elise is most well-known for originating the role of ‘Miss Honey’

Elise McCann

Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin

Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin are transforming children’s entertainment globally through movement, music and sign language.

Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin

Rob Mills

Distilled from a footy playing, pub singing tradie from the south east suburbs of Melbourne, the much-loved Rob Mills has built an impressive career

Rob Mills

MJ the Musical

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is thrilling audiences in the Olivier and multiple Tony Award®-winning MJ the Musical.

MJ the Musical

Silvie Paladino

Silvie is well known to Australian audiences through her performances at special events including the AFL Grand Final, NRL Grand Final.

Silvie Paladino

Paulini

PAULINI has been heralded as one of the finest vocalists and performers to come out of Australia.

Paulini

Michael Paynter

Michael Paynter has been a significant part of the Australian music industry landscape since first appearing in the clubs of Melbourne in 2004

Michael Paynter

Marina Prior

Marina Prior is known as Australia’s Leading Lady of Musical Theatre and, in 2023, was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her service to the Arts.

Marina Prior

Tim Rogers

With a career now motoring along in its third unique decade, Tim Rogers remarkable resume encompasses the world of Music, Film, Television, Stage and Literature.

Tim Rogers

Denis Walter

A crowd favourite at Carols By Candlelight, Denis Walter has been sharing Christmas Eve with Australians since 1971

Denis Walter

WILSN

“I think I’ve had enough life lessons, I’m ready for the flower to bloom,” sings soul powerhouse WILSN AKA Shannon Busch on the title track from her second album, Bloom.

WILSN

Lainey Wilson

Joining via a satellite performance from Nashville.

Lainey Wilson

Jude York

Jude York has made a significant impact on the international music scene, winning Best New Artist at the QMAs, selling out shows across the UK and Australia, and performing at The Australian Tiktok Awards

Jude York

National Boys Choir

Founded in 1964 by Kevin Casey, the National Boys Choir of Australia has established itself as one of Australia’s finest treble choirs.

National Boys Choir

Australian Girls Choir

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.

Australian Girls Choir