Set up the Christmas tree and gather around the television for the spectacular broadcast of the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols 2022, this Friday at 7.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Hosted by 9News presenter Melissa Downes, the quintessential Queensland carols production is set to brighten up living rooms as jacaranda trees set the backdrop for Brisbane’s Riverstage, Santa is delayed by a “deer breakdown” in a Transurban tunnel, and the state’s finest talent perform to raise money for the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust.
The magic of the celebration will be enhanced by Brisbane band Sheppard’s heartfelt performance of Christmas Without You, a tribute to seeing their father for the first time in three years during the lead-up to the carols.
Other performers include Queensland’s first lady of song Naomi Price, lead actress in the Mary Poppins Musical Stefanie Jones, the 18 elite Jingle Belles dancers, singer-songwriter Jem Cassar-Daley, international star Johnny Manuel, star of Moulin Rouge! The Musical Alinta Chidzey and more.
Melissa Downes said: “I’ve always loved Christmas and hosting the carols is the perfect way to celebrate. It’s such a fun and festive way to get into the spirit, a Queensland tradition with everyone singing along at home.
“The carols couldn’t showcase Queensland any better, with jacaranda petals falling during Ave Maria, Sheppard singing Christmas Without You, and the renowned Riverstage filled with festive spirit for viewers to enjoy.”
There will be an encore carols broadcast nationally on Christmas Day at 8.00am on Channel 9 and 9Now.
The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols 2022 is proudly presented by Brisbane City Council in association with Transurban and ANZ and production partner The Little Red Company.
LORD MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS CAROLS – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, AT 7.00PM ON CHANNEL 9 BRISBANE AND 9NOW AND ENCORED CHRISTMAS DAY NATIONALLY AT 8AM
Media Release – Nine