Carols with a bang

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Carols with a bang

FAMILIES, friends, schools and community groups gathered together on Saturday night for the annual Carols at the Drome.

Carollers descended on the Leongatha Velodrome where local performers hailed in the festive season.

Leongatha Primary School and Chairo Christian School students combined to perform in a stunning choir accompanied by the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band with guests from the Wonthaggi Citizens Band.

South Gippsland Shire Councillor Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks welcomed guests to the event and wished everyone a merry Christmas on behalf of council.

“We wish you all a wonderful Christmas season and would like to thank St John’s Ambulance, SES and all volunteers who helped to put together another successful evening of carols,” he said.

Master of ceremonies Russell Hemming entertained the crowd with his glorious vocals, along with guest performers Alliza Miel, Lachlan Moore and Tilly Johnson.

Mr Hemming closed the evening with a fantastic performance of We Wish You a Merry Christmas followed by a fireworks display that could be seen from across the town.

 

Family in song: from left, June and Jim Brennan got into the Christmas spirit at Leongatha’s Carols at the Drome on Saturday evening.

Family in song: from left, June and Jim Brennan got into the Christmas spirit at Leongatha’s Carols at the Drome on Saturday evening.

Special guest: Santa arrived at the Leongatha Velodrome with help from the Leongatha Fire Brigade.

Special guest: Santa arrived at the Leongatha Velodrome with help from the Leongatha Fire Brigade.

Carolling trio: from left, Leah Mark, Aaliayah Paul and Zoe Nizioiski enjoyed an evening of songs at Carols at the Drome on Saturday evening.

Carolling trio: from left, Leah Mark, Aaliayah Paul and Zoe Nizioiski enjoyed an evening of songs at Carols at the Drome on Saturday evening.

Back to North Pole: Santa leaving Carols at the Drome in the Leongatha Fire Brigade fire truck.

Back to North Pole: Santa leaving Carols at the Drome in the Leongatha Fire Brigade fire truck.

Stellar singers: from left, Tilly Johnson and Lachlan Moore sang All I Want for Christmas is You at Leongatha’s Carols at the Drome on Saturday night.

Stellar singers: from left, Tilly Johnson and Lachlan Moore sang All I Want for Christmas is You at Leongatha’s Carols at the Drome on Saturday night.

Festive fairies: from left, Kierrah Lavus, Callum Benton, Kolbi Lavus, Darcy Lavus and Brienna Lavus enjoyed the fairy floss and carols at Leongatha Velodrome on Saturday evening.

Festive fairies: from left, Kierrah Lavus, Callum Benton, Kolbi Lavus, Darcy Lavus and Brienna Lavus enjoyed the fairy floss and carols at Leongatha Velodrome on Saturday evening.

Brothers in song: Eli and Harper Pitts enjoyed an evening of festive carols at the Leongatha Velodrome on Saturday night.

Brothers in song: Eli and Harper Pitts enjoyed an evening of festive carols at the Leongatha Velodrome on Saturday night.

 

Perfect finale: fireworks ended the show with a bang.

Perfect finale: fireworks ended the show with a bang.

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Jen Holm conducts an imaginative interpretation of Bohemian Rhapsody.

Jen Holm conducts an imaginative interpretation of Bohemian Rhapsody.

Young musicians: the Chairo Christian School Worship Band showed their depth of their talents.

Young musicians: the Chairo Christian School Worship Band showed their depth of their talents.

Sounding fine: Tilly Johnson and Lachlan Moore sand All I Want for Christmas.

Sounding fine: Tilly Johnson and Lachlan Moore sand All I Want for Christmas.

Together in harmony: Russell Hemming and Alliza Miel perform The First Noel.

Together in harmony: Russell Hemming and Alliza Miel perform The First Noel.

Rising star: Alliza Miel was much applauded her for amazing performance.

Rising star: Alliza Miel was much applauded her for amazing performance.

Musical talent: John Rees of Beggs 2 Differ shows his flair.

Musical talent: John Rees of Beggs 2 Differ shows his flair.

Standout sounds: Beggs 2 Differ performed moving tunes.

Standout sounds: Beggs 2 Differ performed moving tunes.

Entertaining performer: Aaron Gale sings for the crowd.

Entertaining performer: Aaron Gale sings for the crowd.

Official duties: MC Russell Hemming chats with special guest, Santa.

Official duties: MC Russell Hemming chats with special guest, Santa.

Sweet voices: Leongatha preschool children entertain.

Sweet voices: Leongatha preschool children entertain.

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