CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT ON 9

23rd December 2025

STAGE SET FOR VISION AUSTRALIA’S  CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, LIVE AT 8.00PM 

ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW

David Campbell and Sarah Abo are back to light up Christmas Eve, hosting a star-studded celebration for Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight, presented by AAMI. 

Live from the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, this spectacular event will include performances from Australia’s biggest entertainers on Wednesday, December 24, at 8.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight will also include a tribute and special song dedication to honour the victims and families affected by the tragedy at Bondi Beach. 

The top lineup features:

  • America’s global country sensation Lainey Wilson in a special satellite performance from Nashville alongside host David Campbell 
  • Aussie rocker and You Am I frontman Tim Rogers
  • The nation’s most beloved vocal sister duo, Vika and Linda Bull
  • Powerhouse vocalist Casey Donovan
  • Critically acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Michael Paytner 
  • Viral pop sensation and celebrated singer-songwriter Jude York
  • Australian country music star Morgan Evans
  • ARIA Award-winning singer songwriter and actress, Samantha Jade
  • Children’s favourite Emma Memma
  • Popular entertainer Tim Campbell teaming up with vocal diva Paulini
  • The kings of Christmas, Rob Mills and Bobby Fox
  • The cast of the smash-hit MJ The Musical 
  • Nine’s Carols family including David Hobson, Marina Prior, Silvie Paladinoand Denis Walter
  • ARIA Award-winning artist Dami Im
  • Captivating jazz and soul vocalist Jemma Cher
  • Fan-favorite musical comedian and satirist Sammy J
  • The original Jersey Boys, Jersey Forever
  • Broadway star Andy Karl and Australian musical theatre star Elise McCann
  • Musical theatre legend Michael Cormick
  • Soulful vocal artist WILSN
  • Stars of Anastasia the Musical Georgia Hopson and Rodney Dobson
  • Performances from the Australian Girls Choir and the National Boys Choir 
  • Plus a special appearance from the big man in red, Santa Claus himself

All artists will perform under the baton of musical director John Foreman OAM, assisted by Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight choirmaster Doug Heywood OAM.

Carols by Candlelight is Vision Australia’s biggest annual fundraiser for children’s services, with 100 per cent of profits from ticket sales and donations going directly towards supporting close to 2,000 families with children who are blind or have low vision. Tickets to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl are on sale now and can be purchased via www.carolsbycandlelight.com.au

 

VISION AUSTRALIA’S CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT:

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, LIVE AT 8.00PM 

ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW