Carols in Harmony Square - City of Greater Dandenong

Carols in Harmony Square - City of Greater Dandenong

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Posted 2017-12-06 by Tricia Ziemerfollow

Fri 15 Dec 2017



Do you love singing Christmas Carols, whether you can hold a tune or not? Well, this is your chance to join hundreds of others who also love to sing those wonderful Christmas carols at Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong on Friday, 15 December 2017. The event will start and voices will be raised in song from 6:00 pm and the lights will be glowing throughout the night. Santa is on his way with his sleighbells jingling, so listen closely when he calls out to Rudolph to get a move on.



There are events for the whole family, including live performances from celebrity talent and activities for the young and old alike. Wear your best Christmas cheer of green, red, gold and silver, so you sparkle on the inside and out.

Some of the FREE activities for you to enjoy are:
  • Carols storytime
  • Face painting
  • Arts and crafts
  • Christmas-themed balloon animals and
  • Fun giveaways
  • The singing starts at 6.30 pm with performances by:
    • Chris McKenna, compere for the evening and a highly versatile and admired performer.

    • Michelle Fitzmaurice, who is an award-winning singer/actress, who recently performed in the National Tour of Guys and Dolls playing opposite Garry McDonald and Lisa McCune.

    • Roy Best, one of the finest tenors in Australia today. Roy was a finalist in the ABC TVs Operatunity OZ and has gone on to perform roles for Opera Australia, Victorian Opera and is currently the guest soloist with the Australian Pops Orchestra.

    • David Cameron, a famous pianist who has been Musical Director for Marina Prior and David Hobson.

    • Bethany Fisher

    • Greater Dandenong Band

    • Tongan Upper Room Worship Team

    And then to top the entertainment off there will be special appearances by Santa and Shrek from DreamWorks Animation.

    The exact lineup so you can plan your evening is:
    6.30pm MC Chris McKenna
    6.35pm Welcome to Country
    6.40pm Official Speech
    6.45pm Roy Best and Michelle Fitzmaurice
    7.05pm Special appearance by Santa Claus
    7.15pm City of Greater Dandenong Band
    7.35pm Dandenong Primary School Choir
    7.50pm Bethany Fisher Christmas Spectacular
    8.25pm Special appearance by Shrek from DreamWorks Animation, Shrek The Musical
    8.30pm Santa Claus is back!
    8.40pm Tongan Upper Room Worship Team
    9.05pm Roy Best and Michelle Fitzmaurice
    9.25pm Event finale

    And it is just not about the Christmas Party, it's also a great opportunity to hit those Santa lists that are burning a hole in your pocket as there will be gift ideas from a wide variety of vendors at the Market Village. Plus yummy food to tantalise even the most fussiest of eaters. There will be Chrissy treats to take home and sneak under the tree for Christmas morn, if they last that long.

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    This is a smoke-free event. And there is FREE on-street and multi-deck car parking after 6 pm. This year's event is proudly brought to you by the City of Greater Dandenong. For more information on the upcoming event, contact the Council on 8571 1000 or email [email protected].

    And see the website for further details.

    See www.greaterdandenong.com/events/2631/carols-in-harmony-square/1060

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    !date 15/12/2017 -- 15/12/2017
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