CHRISTMAS CAROLS ON THE
SUNSHINE COAST
There is a
lot to look forward to about the festive season.
Christmas pudding, gift giving, houses decked out with stunning lights
displays ... the list goes on and on. But one of the most popular Christmas
traditions on the Coast is the annual carols night. There are plenty to choose
from throughout the region, from small community-based events, local schools
giving students the opportunity to perform, church groups, theatre groups ...
everyone gets into the spirit.
Two of the largest events on the Coast happen at Kings Beach in
Caloundra and at Cotton Tree. They offer not only carol singing, a visit from
the guy in the red suit and a great night of entertainment, but also the grand
finale of the evening: dazzling fireworks.
Free and
family-focused events, Carols On Kings and Carols at Cotton Tree, attract both
young and old with a host of festivities including carol singing, theatre and
guest performances, fireworks and, of course, Santa.
The aim of the event is to showcase local artists and groups and to
engage the whole of the Sunshine Coast, with a new inclusion of a global focus
on Christmas celebrations.
Also adding
to the global feel of the evening will be an internet-based project to allow
residents who are overseas to engage in real-time communications with the
audience present, leading to a stronger understanding of the global nature of
Christmas and its importance within various cultures. Carols on Kings has been an
iconic Kings Beach event for more than 17 years. The local community celebrates
Christmas in a fun and relaxed way, celebrating local performances and local
community groups.
The event
attracts approximately 10,000 attendees each year.
Carols at
Cotton Tree is an annual event celebrating the joy of Christmas. The event
engages local community groups to help local families celebrate a community
Christmas. Originally entitled Mayor's Christmas Carols, the event has played
an important part of the local community's Christmas celebrations.
This year
Sunshine Coast Regional Council has organised the same event for both venues
with a spectacular line-up of entertainment headed by Grace Knight.
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