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Vision Australia’s 84th
Carols by
Candlelight
presented by AAMI
2021
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Carols by Candlelight 2021 3
Brighter together
W
elcome to Vision Australia’s
Carols by Candlelight.
An Australian tradition, Carols AAMI is thrilled
by Candlelight has been bringing to support Vision
people together to spread the joy Australia as the
of Christmas for 84 years. official presenting
This year has been a partner for Carols
challenging one, but it hasn’t by Candlelight
stopped Vision Australia from this year. As one of Australia’s
supporting thousands of children leading insurers, we know
who are blind or have low vision the important role we play in
and their families. supporting the community
In a year when many parts of and we’re proud to be helping
childhood have had to be put on hold, families and children through
Vision Australia has again been there Vision Australia in this way,
as children excel at school, learn to especially at Christmas time.
use the equipment they need to be Vision Australia’s
independent, develop their social and commitment to helping people
other important life skills and much, who are blind or have low vision
much more. achieve independence aligns
This year, we hope you can be part so well to our Group’s purpose,
of the magic of Carols by Candlelight building futures and protecting
through your generosity. All funds what matters.
raised through Carols by Candlelight go We are very proud to be
directly to our children’s services and part of this iconic Australian
your support will light up the lives of so tradition and look forward to
many children who are blind or have low sharing the joy of Christmas
vision and their families across Australia. with the whole community.
Merry Christmas! Lisa Harrison, Suncorp Group
Ron Hooton, Vision Australia CEO CEO Insurance Product
and Portfolio
*AAMI is part of the Suncorp
Network of brands.
Channel 9 is proud
to be partnering
once again with
Vision Australia
to broadcast
the 84th edition
of Carols by
Lighting up lives for 84 years Candlelight.
After another tough year for
Victorians and being unable to
O
n December 24, 1938, Norman Banks MBE, a veteran Now, this beloved annual join us this Christmas Eve at perform to a crowd last year,
Melbourne hosted of radio. On Christmas Eve in pilgrimage celebrates 84 years the Sidney Myer Music Bowl it is a pleasure to be able to
its very first Carols 1937, he noticed an elderly of entertainment, more than for a night of unforgettable bring back this Christmas Eve
by Candlelight when about woman sitting by her window, 60 years of performances at live performances, or watch tradition to families and to raise
10,000 people came together her face lit only by a candle. the Sidney Myer Music Bowl the broadcast live from 8pm money for children who are
at midnight at Alexandra Next to her was a radio and and more than six decades on Channel 9 and 9Now. blind or have low vision.
Gardens to sing carols, she was singing along to the supporting children who are On behalf of Nine,
backed by a small choir, two Christmas carol Away in a blind or have low vision and For more information, visit I would like to wish you and
soloists and the Metropolitan Manger. It was at this moment their families. carolsbycandlelight.com.au your families a merry Christmas
Fire Brigade. that Banks was inspired to Australia, let’s end 2021 The 84th Vision Australia’s and a happy New Year.
Carols by Candlelight create a gathering of people brighter together. Vision Carols by Candlelight is Matt James, Nine Melbourne
began as the concept of to sing Carols by Candlelight. Australia would like you to presented by AAMI. managing director
4 Take the stage
Stars unite
for the kids
Australia’s most beloved performers
get into the Christmas spirit at
Carols by Candlelight
T
his year marks the 84th part of Australia’s much-loved Australians, I’m so glad that
year of Vision Australia’s Christmas Eve tradition and to crowds are back to help lift our
Carols by Candlelight, help raise money for children Christmas spirits.”
and with a 10,000-strong crowd and their families who are blind Familiar faces and new stars
capacity now allowed, the or have low vision.” will grace the stage to perform
nation’s favourite Christmas David said, “Christmas is everyone’s favourite Christmas
Eve tradition will celebrate a such a lovely time of the year, songs and carols, including
long-awaited return to its full and we go all out in our house. Nine’s beloved stalwarts David
grandeur. I’m honoured to once again Hobson, Marina Prior, Silvie
Back for their second year
together, David Campbell
and Allison Langdon will host
Tickets to the Sidney Myer
Vision Australia’s Carols by Music Bowl can be purchased at
Candlelight, presented by
AAMI, live from the Sidney carolsbycandlelight.com.au
Myer Music Bowl on Friday,
December 24, at 8pm on be a part of such a Christmas Paladino, Anthony Callea, Tim
Channel 9 and 9Now. Eve tradition, and to be able Campbell and Denis Walter.
“I can’t wait to be back to bring some Christmas joy Returning by popular
David Campbell hosting Vision Australia’s Carols to families all over Australia. demand will be Rob Mills,
and Allison Langdon by Candlelight this year,” Ally It’s always a wonderful night Bobby Fox and ARIA award
said. “I love Christmas! It’s for a great cause, raising winner Dami Im.
such a special time of the year, much-needed funds for Vision Casey Donovan will bring
especially when you have small Australia. And after such a her powerhouse vocals
kids. I couldn’t be happier to be tough year for millions of to the Sidney Myer Music
Carols by Candlelight 2021 5
We all need a
little Christmas
David Hobson The dynamic Bonnie Anderson
will join a star-studded line‑up
of Aussie performers this
Christmas Eve. We chat with
Bonnie about what makes her
festive season bright.
After a year apart from our loved ones, who
are you most looking forward to spending
Denis Walter Christmas with?
Christmas is my favourite time of the year. Being
around my nephews is the best part; seeing their
faces light up in their absolute element.
Marina Prior
Describe your perfect Christmas day.
Waking up as early as possible, watching my
Silvie Paladino family and loved ones in their PJs, opening their
gifts, laughing and having family time … lots of
delicious food and more family time!
What is a cherished Christmas tradition from
your childhood?
I always loved how busy Christmas day was,
making sure we saw all the family, going from
house to house, lunch to lunch, and then coming
home at night and enjoying music and winding
down after the Christmas chaos.
Darlinghurst
If you could travel anywhere in the world to
spend Christmas, where would it be and why?
Bowl along with Australia’s will deliver a festive classic, celebrates more than three
hottest new country music while Mahalia Barnes joins decades leading the choir. I have always dreamt of a white
group, Darlinghurst, who will her brother, David Campbell, Christmas. One day I would
be making their Carols by to perform a breathtaking Doug said, “After the love to do that with my own
Candlelight debut. rendition of a carols classic. challenges of 2021, I think this family. One of those things
Australian rock royalty Joe We also celebrate the carols will be more special I will tick off my bucket list
Camilleri returns this year with return of musical theatre with than ever. This joyful event eventually.
his chart-topping band, The performances by the casts of ends on such a high note
Black Sorrows, and will take to Hamilton, Frozen the Musical and I’m thrilled that we can Name one of the best
the stage with an unforgettable and Moulin Rouge. finally share this in front of gifts you have ever
high-energy festive number. A visit from the man in red a live audience once again. received.
West End and Australian is always a magical moment. I not only celebrate my 80th A white horse … I was eight
music theatre star Simon The bells will be ringing when birthday, I am delighted to say years old, we lived on a
Gleeson is back for another Santa arrives to deliver some that for more than 30 years, farm, and while I was opening
captivating performance. festive cheer to children and I have been part of an event presents my parents told me
Bonnie Anderson will families around the country. that gives back to a charity that to look out the window and there
continue the all-star line-up Plus, there will be needs support.” was a beautiful white pony, and I
when she returns to spread performances from the Carols by Candlelight is named her Pretty. That was one to remember.
more Christmas cheer and Australian Girls Choir and the Vision Australia’s biggest
global singer Isaiah Firebrace National Boys Choir. annual fundraiser for What is one of your favourite Christmas
will also light up the stage. The Carols by Candlelight children’s services, with carols and why?
Australia’s leading ladies orchestra returns under the 100 per cent of profits from Probably All I Want for Christmas is You by Mariah
of musical theatre, Esther baton of musical director John ticket sales going directly Carey … her whole album has always been my
Hannaford, Lucy Durack and Foreman, assisted by choir towards supporting more than favourite as I grew up listening to it. I honestly
Christie Whelan Browne, master Doug Heywood, who 2300 families whose children enjoy so many carols. All the old-school soul
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6 Ambassador
With the help of Vision Australia’s children’s services teams, these three incredible kids are
H
istory buff Ethan an excellent bike rider, loves Ethan Bradley, 10, with
Bradley was diagnosed getting on his scooter and brother Sam, 8.
with oculocutaneous enjoys bushwalking with his
albinism in 2011 when he was brothers, Sam and Chris.
eight weeks old. One look at An ambition of Ethan’s is to
Ethan’s lack of pigment in his be able to inspire others and
hair, skin and eyes confirmed he is determined to educate
some of the clear signs of people about some of his
albinism — but Ethan hasn’t let day‑to-day challenges.
the condition get in the way of He would love nothing
adapting to life without sight. more than world peace
The Vision Australia team and would like everyone in
was there within a week of the world to be kind to one
Ethan’s diagnosis, supporting another.
him through every hurdle. Ethan said, “Vision Australia
“Vision Australia have really has helped me and my family
helped me navigate my way a lot and it’s now my turn to
around obstacles using a cane help them raise some money
as well as making sure I can for people just like me. I
do things such as being able want people to learn about
to get on public transport by Vision Australia as well as my
myself when I’m a bit older,” challenges.”
Ethan said. In his spare time, he loves
“Sometimes I get a playing interactive video games
little distracted, which and he recently received his
can be frustrating, but my purple belt in karate. Ethan
occupational therapists, loves being surrounded by
Lani and Marg, do a really family and friends and is
good job with providing good always up for an adventure.
ideas on how to make things He’s looking forward to
much easier.” braving it on some scary
Dream big!
Ethan continues to surprise rides at a theme park one day
everyone in so many ways and soon and he has never eaten
while he sometimes needs Japanese food, but would love
a cane to get around, he’s to. Sushi, anyone?
J
ust like his older brother tried to take it one step at Oculocutaneous albinism the school helps me not run Australia, Sam has been able
Ethan, Sam was born with a time. If one of the boys is is a condition that affects the into things. I can see certain to grow his independence and
oculocutaneous albinism, struggling with a particular task production of melanin and colours but I don’t read can do anything his full-sighted
yet his twin brother Chris was we seek guidance through Vision is critical to eye function and very well. I need to hold the friends can.
not. Concerns about the impact Australia’s services to achieve development. words close to my eyes and When Sam is not singing at
this condition would have on that particular goal,” their mum, When asked what it’s like to sometimes use my magnifier. If the top of his voice, he enjoys
Sam’s life were instantly met Rebecca, said. “We instil as have low vision, Sam said, “I get I don’t have my sunglasses on, karate, kicking the footy and
with the help and services much independence as possible a lot of help at school when the sun hurts my eyes.” playing with his friends. When
provided by Vision Australia. in both Ethan and Sam, to I need it and even though Sam is confident in his own he grows up he would love to
Vision Australia has been ensure they have the right tools I can’t see that well, I have a lot skin and happy to discuss his work in a grocery shop and
a lifelong lifesaver for Sam, 8, and therapies to be able to live of friends in the playground condition with others. He also enlist his mate Henry to do the
Ethan, 10, and their entire family. their life as independent as they who help me. isn’t afraid to ask for help. deliveries. He also dreams of
“To date, we have always can now and in the future.” “The yellow paint around With the support of Vision one day owning a Lamborghini.
Carols by Candlelight 2021 7
overcoming their disability to achieve amazing things
Donna’s passion
shines bright
Award-winning songwriter Donna
Dyson aims to leave a lasting
legacy through her music
D
onna Dyson’s life Her other passion is
changed dramatically children’s music.
when, without Her expertise in early
warning, a medical diagnosis years literacy and language
in 2012 left her legally blind. development is evident
Donna lost her sight, her in her highly awarded
significant educational and children’s label Spotty Kites.
academic career, and had
to relearn to walk — using
a white cane — but she also
found her creative vision for
music and song writing.
Fast forward to 2021
and Donna is an award-
winning songwriter
and Vision Australia’s
A positive future national ambassador.
She will be
lies ahead for supporting this
Winter thanks year’s Carols by
Candlelight as the
to the valuable composer of Vision
Australia’s new carol,
support from Winter Taylor, 2, with
to be performed by
one of the extraordinary
Vision Australia her brother, Reuben, 5;
(inset) with her mum, Georgia.
Carols performers and
choir to celebrate the spirit
of Christmas. A regular on ABC Kids
“I’m deeply honoured Listen, Spotty Kites was
W
inter Taylor was only Winter’s mum Georgia said. weak eye is catching up. The to be involved in this year’s shortlisted by the AIR
nine days old when she “Personally, I found the whole day-to-day struggles of having Carols by Candlelight. My Awards, and globally
was diagnosed with a world of early intervention and to wear a patch has been worth Christmas composition streamed, with more than
bilateral congenital cataract in NDIS applications confusing it and seeing an improvement is full of hope, heart and 50 No.1 songs on the iTunes
her left eye, a rare condition and confronting. It was in Winter’s sight has been light. We’ve been through children’s charts.
that causes a dense cataract Vision Australia who guided hugely rewarding.” challenging times and these “I’m blessed to be
blocking almost all vision. me through the process The team at Vision Australia lyrics are my Christmas contributing to two careers
At only three months old, and assisted in helping me has helped Winter and Georgia gift of hope and love to in my life. I hope to leave
Winter had cataract removal select a team to help Winter to gain confidence, and is everyone who hears the a long legacy through my
surgery and now wears a in the areas we felt she was providing the family with the song,” Donna said. music, and I will always
hard contact lens on her left developmentally delayed.” right tools to ensure Winter can Donna made her sight speak, educate and advocate
eye and a patch on her right Winter has achieved some do anything she sets her mind loss into an opportunity to for the betterment of
to assist with her overall eye major milestones in just over a to as she continues to grow. create and record a stream others,” she said.
development. year, despite not being able to “When we first found out of songs. Within four years When asked about her
The team at Vision Australia attend Vision Australia’s facility about her condition we were she had won the APRA/ role as national ambassador,
was there from the first days centre due to lockdowns. devastated and thought it was ASA Songwriter of the Year Donna said, “I’m grateful to
of her diagnosis, providing the “A recent check-up with her the end of the world. But with award along with Damien advocate the importance of
Taylor family with specialist ophthalmologist showed one the help of Vision Australia and Leith, and many national lighting up the year ahead
care and support for their of Winter’s best readings to a lot of research to understand and international awards for many Vision Australia
toddler. date,” Georgia said. the condition better, we have as a solo creator and clients and we are sincerely
“The support we have “Winter has had to wear a adapted and we will continue collaborator. She has three grateful to everyone who
received from Vision Australia patch in her good eye and we to adapt as Winter grows up,” labels signed with MGM contributes to help us
has been second to none,” were thrilled to see that her Georgia said. and ABC. achieve these goals.”
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Carols by Candlelight 2021 9
Children’s
1472
Feelix storybook kits were
services
borrowed, helping 446 of
our youngest clients achieve Vision Australia
learning milestones. provides specialist
services that support
families to help their
children achieve the
21
students were awarded
greatest levels of
independence.
Vision Australia further MOBILITY SERVICES
education bursaries, To help children
providing them with adaptive develop skills to
technology such as screen move around safely
and independently.
readers and visual aids.
PHYSICAL,
OCCUPATIONAL and
What we
SPEECH THERAPIES
To develop everyday
living skills such as
getting dressed,
162,500 preparing food or
do with
print pages were brushing their teeth.
converted into
accessible formats COUNSELLING
including Braille, With the input of
e-text, large parents and other
role models, we offer
your help
print and tactual support to children
381 LEGO® graphics. and their families.
Braille Brick kits
were distributed to EARLY EDUCATION
schools and institutions, Services such as our
in partnership with Feelix Library allow
the LEGO Foundation, children to learn in a
to enhance learning Here’s what donations like yours unique sensory way
outcomes for children
who are blind or have helped make possible this year and supports their
low vision. literacy skills.
41
BRAILLE and
92 people 1817 children 9 teens 2 paediatric ADAPTIVE
people attended our received more than aged 14-18 years hubs TECHNOLOGY
third Careers Sampler 30,791 hours of took part in LEAP Up, were established
Seeing Eye Dogs Helping children to
event, designed to physiotherapy, speech a five-week program for management were matched with enter mainstream
help young people pathology, orientation that helps students by a centralised clients, including education using the
who are blind or and mobility or early prepare for tertiary paediatric team,
have low vision intervention. education. building our capability
our youngest techniques of their
explore future career to contribute to our ever recipient, choice to read, write
possibilities. young clients’ lifelong aged 14. and communicate.
independence and
social inclusion.
10 Song book
Silent Night
Public Domain
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
‘Round yon virgin Mother and Child
Join the
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
chorus
Shepherds quake at the sight!
Glories stream from heaven afar;
Heavenly hosts sing Al-le-lu-ia!
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born!
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, oh, love’s pure light
Sing loud and clear, with extra good cheer. We are all Radiant beams from Thy holy face
together again and ready to celebrate health, hope With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord at Thy birth
and harmony for Christmas Jesus, Lord at Thy birth
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Hallelujah Chorus Oh Come All Oh Holy Night
Public Domain
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
Ye Faithful Public Domain
O holy night the stars are brightly shining
Hallelujah. Public Domain It is the night of our dear Saviour’s birth
O come, all ye faithful Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Joyful and triumphant Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth
Hallelujah. O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
Come and behold Him For yonder breaks a new glorious morn
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth Born the King of Angels! Fall on your knees
Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah. O come, let us adore Him O hear the angels’ voices
(repeat) O come, let us adore Him O night divine
O come, let us adore Him O night when Christ was born
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth Hallelujah Christ the Lord O night divine o night
(repeat twice) O come, all ye faithful O night divine
O come, all ye faithful A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
The Kingdom of this world O come, all ye faithful to Bethlehem For yonder breaks a new glorious morn
Is become the Kingdom of our Lord O come, all ye faithful Fall on your knees O hear the angels’ voices
And of His Christ, and of His Christ O come, all ye faithful O night divine
And He shall reign for ever and ever O come, all ye faithful to Bethlehem O night when Christ was born
(repeat three times) Oh, sing, choirs of angels O night divine o night
Sing in exultation O night divine
King of Kings Oh, come, oh come ye to Bethlehem Ooh yes it was
Forever and ever Hallelujah, Hallelujah Come and behold Him Ooh it is the night of our dear Savior’s birth
And Lord of Lords Born the King of Angels Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, yeah
Forever and ever Hallelujah, Hallelujah O come, let us adore Him It was a holy holy holy, oh oh oh
(repeat) O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
King of Kings Christ the Lord
Forever and ever Hallelujah, Hallelujah O come, all ye faithful
And Lord of Lords O come, all ye faithful
King of Kings and Lord of Lords O come, all ye faithful to Bethlehem
And He shall reign, and He shall reign O come, all ye faithful
And He shall reign, and He shall reign O come, all ye faithful
O come, all ye faithful to Bethlehem
Forever and ever
King of Kings
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
And Lord of Lords
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
He shall reign forever and ever
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
He shall reign forever and ever
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Halle-lu-jaaaah
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Hark the Herald Jingle Bells Song of Joy
Angels Sing Public Domain
Dashing through the snow
Composer: de Los Rios/Parker/Orbe
Come sing a song of joy
Public Domain In a one-horse open sleigh For peace shall come my brother
Hark! the herald angels sing Over the fields we go Sing, sing a song of joy
Glory to the newborn King Laughing all the way For men shall love each other
Peace on earth, and mercy mild Bells on bobtails ring
God and sinners reconciled Making spirits bright That day will dawn
Joyful, all ye nations, rise What fun it is to ride and sing Just as sure
Join the triumph of the skies A sleighing song tonight As hearts that are pure
With th’ angelic host proclaim Are hearts set free
Christ is born in Bethlehem Jingle bells, jingle bells No man must stand alone
Jingle all the way! With outstretched hand before him
Hark, the herald angels sing Oh, what fun it is to ride
Glory to the newborn King In a one-horse open sleigh Reach out and take them in yours
With love that endures for evermore
Hail, the heav’n-born Prince of peace A day or two ago Then sing a song of joy
Hail! the Son of Righteousness I thought I’d take a ride For love and understanding
Light and life to all he brings And soon, Miss Fanny Bright
Risen with healing in his wings Was seated by my side Come sing a song of joy
Mild he lays his glory by The horse was lean and lank For peace shall come my brother
Born that man no more may die Misfortune seemed his lot Sing, sing a song of joy
Born to raise the some of earth He got into a drifted bank For men shall love each other
Born to give them second birth And then we got upsot
That day will dawn just as sure
Hark! the herald angels sing Jingle bells, jingle bells As hearts that are pure are hearts set free
Glory to the newborn King Jingle all the way! No man must stand alone
Oh, what fun it is to ride With outstretched hand before him
Hark, the herald angels sing In a one-horse open sleigh
Glory to the newborn King Reach out and take them in yours
A day or two ago With love that endures for evermore
Peace on earth, and mercy mild The story I must tell Then sing a song of joy
God and sinners reconciled I went out on the snow For love and understanding
Joyful, all ye nations, rise And on my back I fell
Join the triumph of the skies A gent was riding by One mighty voice
With th’ angelic host proclaim In a one-horse open sleigh That will bring a sound
Christ is born in Bethlehem He laughed as there I sprawling lie That will ring for evermore
But quickly drove away Then sing a song of joy
Hark, the herald angels sing For love and understanding
Glory to the newborn King Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way!
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleighCarols by Candlelight 2021 13
Joy to the World Angels We Have
Public Domain
Joy to the world
Joy to the world, now we sing Heard on High
Let the earth receive her king
Joy to the world Joy to the world, now we sing Public Domain
Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let the angel voices ring Angels we have heard on high
Let earth receive her King Joy to the world, now we sing Sweetly singing o’er the plains
Let every heart prepare Him room Let men their songs employ And the mountains in reply
And Heaven and nature sing Joy to the world, now we sing Echoing their joyous strains
And Heaven and nature sing Repeat the sounding joy
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing Oh oh Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly, sweetly through the night
Joy to the world He rules the world with truth and grace And the mountains in reply
Joy to the world And makes the nations prove Echoing their brief delight
Joy to the World, the Saviour reigns! The light of His righteousness
Let men their songs employ And wonders of His love Gloria, in excelsis Deo
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and And wonders of His love Gloria, in excelsis Deo
plains And wonders of His love
Repeat the sounding joy And wonders, wonders, of His love Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Repeat the sounding joy And wonders, wonders, of His love Why your joyous strains prolong?
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy Joy to the world, now we sing What the gladsome tidings be
Let the earth receive her king Which inspire your heavenly song?
Joy to the world, now we sing
Let the angel voices ring Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Come to Bethlehem and see
We Wish You a Merry Christmas Him whose birth the angels sing,
Come, adore on bended knee,
Traditional Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
We wish you a Merry Christmas We won’t go until we get some
We wish you a Merry Christmas Gloria, in excelsis Deo
We won’t go until we get some
We wish you a Merry Christmas Gloria, in excelsis Deo
We won’t go until we get some
And a Happy New Year! So bring it right here!
Good tidings we bring MORE SONGS THAT WILL BE
Good tidings we bring To you and your kin PERFORMED ON THE NIGHT …
To you and your kin We wish you a Merry Christmas The First Noel, The Holy City, Mary's Boy
We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year! Child, You Make Me Feel Like Christmas,
And a Happy New Year! Sleigh Ride, That's What Christmas
Means to Me, Have Yourself A Merry Little
We wish you a Merry Christmas Christmas, All I Want for Christmas is You,
Now bring us some figgy pudding We wish you a Merry Christmas Good King Wenceslas, God Rest Ye Merry
Now bring us some figgy pudding We wish you a Merry Christmas Gentlemen, Winter Wonderland, Santa Claus
Now bring us some figgy pudding And a Happy New Year! Is Coming to Town, Frosty the Snowman, Let
And a cup of good cheer! Good tidings we bring It Snow, Silver Bells, Have Yourself A Merry
Good tidings we bring Little Christmas.
To you and your kin
To you and your kin We wish you a Merry Christmas Please note due to copyright restrictions, only
We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year! the lyrics of songs in the public domain can be
And a Happy New Year! included.
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We’re lucky we’re with
AAMI
T
o help spread the spirit Melbourne who endured the sons, Carols by Candlelight “We know that Ethan screenings at Village Cinemas
of Christmas, AAMI’s longest lockdowns. ambassadors Ethan and Sam, and Sam may experience or virtually through the
roadside assistance “We couldn’t wait to get joined the fun when the cheer further difficulties coping with Channel 9 national broadcast,
vehicle was transformed into a our AAMI Roadside Cheer Van van dropped in at the Seeing different elements of their nothing unites the nation quite
Christmas fair on wheels when out on the streets to give as Eye Dogs training facility. vision impairment as they get like Carols by Candlelight.
it hit Melbourne’s streets many people as possible the Rebecca praised the older. To know that we will AAMI is delighted to be part of
during December. chance to sing with the choir work of Vision Australia and have the help along the way is this incredible and iconic event
Awash in festive red, the in person. With so many of welcomed AAMI’s support. so encouraging.” which brings so much joy and
AAMI Roadside Cheer Van our interactions being virtual “Vision Australia means As the sun goes down on supports such an important
adorned in tinsel and lights recently, it was so special so much to our family. As December 24, some 10,000 cause,” Mim said.
was used to transport choir being able to spread the a parent, it is so reassuring people will make their way Since 1969, AAMI has
members across Melbourne, joy face to face and engage to have a professional to the Sidney Myer Music played a role helping
to give local communities, people with the music on a support network just a phone Bowl to sing along to festive generations of Australians
families and charities a personal level.” call, email or visit away,” favourites such as Silent Night, overcome adversity.
surprise performance. The cheer van visited a Rebecca said. Little Drummer Boy and White Supporting Australians
Suncorp Group executive number of locations around “We are forever thankful Christmas, while more than during tough times, AAMI
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