Coogee Carols 2015
The Coogee Carols have been running for 14 years and are perfect for people who don’t want to stay up too late. Starting at 6.30pm, the carols are lit by the slow setting of the sun over a couple of hours.
Carols producer Michelle Guthrie said the non-denominational carols have never been ‘carols by candlelight’ and they’re perfect for families with kids.
“The biggest difference is that we are not carols by candlelight,” said Guthrie. “It’s daylight [and] dusk when it ends. It’s very family orientated, so if kids are running around you can see them.”
The carols will have a number of local talent singing, backed by a 12-piece band. Another big difference about Coogee Carols is the arrival of jolly old Saint Nicholas. Your hosts for the evening will be journalist Melissa Hoyer and TV presenter Brendan Moar.
“A lot of carols have Santa and the end, Santa arrives for us at the beginning of the show. If your kids get tired and emotional you can say ‘we’ve already seen Santa so we can go’.”
The local surf life saving club will be holding a sausage sizzle, and there are a number of cafes and restaurants near the venue where you can pick up something before you arrive. Guthrie recommends people head down to Goldstein Reserve around 5-5.30pm to get a spot close to the stage. (AMal)
Dec 20. 6.30pm-8.30pm. Goldstein Reserve, Coogee Beach. Free. Info: coogeecarols.com.au
