The 40th Wodonga Carols by Candlelight may turn out to the biggest one to date according to organisers who are busily preparing for the Border Christmas tradition.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
or signup to continue reading
With one of the largest brass bands in Australia being backed up by a choir of 100 members, the performances will again be first-class according to Wodonga Carols’ Jacob Mildren.
“We’re led to be believe that this year will be one of the biggest brass band performances in Australia,” Mr Mildren said.
“The band has been practicing for a long time to make sure they are perfect on the night and the members from 11 to 87 years old will be involved on the night.”
Mr Mildren said the Wodonga event, which brought a touch of the grandeur normally found in its capital city counterparts, when combined with the local charm were two of the main reasons for people returning.
“We really think it has been a tradition for families at this time of year, that it’s about a week out from Christmas, it really helps people get into the spirit of this time of the year,” he said.
A crowd of around 10,000 is expected at Willow Park and in an event first, a big screen will be set up to allow patrons further from the stage to get an up-close view of the performers.
Fast facts:
When: Sunday December 20
Where: Willow Park, Pearce St, Wodonga. Parking on site.
Time: Pre carols entertainment and food from 6pm. Carols from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Music: All performers will be supported by the 35-piece Wodonga Brass and the Albury Wodonga Sing Australian Choir, St Monicas and St Augustines Glee Clubs and the New Life Chapel singers. Bandiana Primary School choir will also support the early carol performers.
Program: Published in The Border Mail, Friday, 18 December.
Admission: Free- Proceeds from candle sales and donations will go to Albury Wodonga Regional Health (Wodonga Hospital).
Broadcast: The program will be broadcast live on 1494 2AY from 7.30pm and streamed on Brassbanned.com.
Food: An Apex barbecue and other food stalls will operate from 6pm.
Bad Weather: In the event of a severe storm Carols will be cancelled. Status updates will be published in the media, on the Carols Facebook page www.facebook.com/wodongacarols or by phoning Wodonga Brass on 02 6024 4458.
Check out some of the amazing performances from last years carols.
