General News
3 December, 2024
Carols ready to begin the festive season
Horsham Carols by Candlelight is back for another year with a stella lineup of Wimmera artists set to take the Soundshell stage at Sawyer Park on Sunday December 8.
Organiser Simon Dandy said pre-show entertainment by Horsham City Brass Band and Holy Trinity Lutheran College choir will begin at 6pm.
"Food vendors will be operating from then," he said.
The main show will kick off at 7.30pm.
Entertainment includes Accidental Highnotes, Andrew Horvat, Alisha McLoughlin, Breath of Heaven ensemble, a choir of 40 people and more.
Yolande Grosser and Greg McKinnon will be the MC's for the night.
Attendees are welcome to bring their own food but Mr Dandy encourages those to support the vendors.
"They will be a wide range of vendors," he said.
It is also an alcohol free event.
This year's chosen charity is Wimmera Against Cancer in Kids (WACK), a cause that is close to everyone's hearts.
"It's a great cause and it impacts a lot of people," Mr Dandy said.
"We want to help raise more awareness about what they do."
WACK is a local support group that assists families around the region who has a child fighting cancer.
Mr Dandy encourages those who can, to dig deep and donate to the cause.
A collection point for cash donations will be set up on the night as well as a square terminal for card transactions.
There will also be a QR code available to scan for donations.
