It had to be Hugh!
Hugh Sheridan joins sensational South Australian artists onstage for this year’s St John Carols by Candlelight on 14 December.
Additional local artists supporting them this year includes the powerhouse performers of Gospo Collective, the multi award-winning singers the Festival Statesmen Chorus, stars of State Opera SA, Dancers by Donna, the Adelaide Concert Orchestra and the Adelaide Philharmonia Chorus.
Hugh Sheridan says he can’t wait to take the stage and sing carols as “it’s one of the most joyous and heartwarming experiences”. He says, “Singing Carols brings people together in a way that few other things can. I have the best memories from enjoying Carols with my late father who would be so proud to see me on stage at his favourite event of the festive season.”
“We’ve been the proud custodians of Carols since 2022, and including local performers on our line-up is always a high priority,” says St John Ambulance SA CEO Mark Groote.
“How lucky that we are to be able to attract so much talent to sing with us all in Adelaide? It’s a pleasure to announce these celebrated SA artists will be on board to ensure our 80th event is unforgettable. And how exciting for them that they’ll share duties with the likes of Hugh Sheridan and the previously announced esteemed performers Dami Im, Emma Memma, Mark and Eva Seymour.”
A limited number of tickets to our Gold Class seating will be released to the public next week – on 23 October – and available for purchase online at www.stjohncarols.com.au or via a link on our socials. General Admission is free.
St John Carols by Candlelight is one of the most joyful and well attended events on South Australia’s festive calendar. First held in 1944, it attracted an estimated crowd of 50,000, almost 10 percent of South Australia’s population at the time. Carols has grown to become a national television broadcast on Channel 7, boasting high-profile artists while still keeping the essence of the event that brings together family and friends to celebrate the spirit of Christmas and sing along to their favourite Christmas carols and songs.
SA families as well as social groups and visitors are encouraged to put 14 December in the diary as the time to dress in their best Christmas attire, pack a picnic rug, and come down to Elder Park to enjoy a free afternoon and evening of entertainment, including the City of Adelaide Pre-Show Concert from 5.00pm.
Gates open and the fun starts at 3.00pm with food and fun on ground, and the concert commences at 8.15pm, culminating in a spectacular fireworks show with over 15,000 expected in Elder Park/ Tarntanya Wama this year.
This year, the 80th St John Carols by Candlelight will be broadcast nationally on Channel 7, via 7Two and 7Plus on Sunday 15 December 2024, as well as on Christmas Day.
More information can be found at www.stjohncarols.com.au or follow the event on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news on the 2024 St John Carols by Candlelight.
