Carols by Candlelight in Moama.
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Aidan Briggs
The Moama Christmas Carols, a beloved community tradition running for more than 30 years under the Lions Club of Moama, will move to a new venue this year to accommodate growing crowds.
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The event will take place at the main oval of Moama Recreation Reserve on December 7, 2025, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
The relocation comes after last year's event at the soundshell attracted about 1,500 people, far exceeding the expected number of attendees.
The new venue provides more space and improved safety, moving the festivities away from busy roads.
Dillmac Entertainment will again provide the majority of performances, with principal teacher Liz Dillon co-ordinating the entertainment.
“Dillmac helped out last year to help keep the carols going and help out the Lions Club,” Ms Dillon said.
“This year, the carols have moved to the Moama Recreation Reserve, for more space and a safer area, not so close to the road.”
The performance lineup includes the Moama Primary School choir, Moama Grammar junior choir, the silent voices group from We are Vivid and Echuca Bellas led by Marion Heywood.
Katie Stroud will perform several numbers, while Dillmac tutors Indie Gilmore, Kate Thompson, Indra Hubble and Ruby Omen will also take the stage.
“Our core group of Dillmac Kyabram and Echuca are performing at the carols, which is about 30 of our students,” Ms Dillon said. '
The evening will feature 28 musical numbers, with performers having completed about 20 hours of home rehearsal plus intensive group sessions.
“The kids have their two big six-hour rehearsals coming up,” Ms Dillon said.
“We have a bigger sound system this year, thanks to Andrew Moore from AJM Sound, so it will be awesome.”
Lions Club of Moama and Dillmac Entertainment have joined force again in 2025 for the Moama Christmas carols
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Traditional Christmas fare will be available, including coffee, doughnuts, ice-cream, chips and sausages from various vendors.
Father Christmas will make his annual appearance, with Dillmac students in Christmas T-shirts distributing lolly bags to children.
Murray River Council, Moama RSL, Rich River Golf Club and Moama Bowling Club sponsor the event.
Entry is free, with numbered brochures available for purchase on the night.
These numbered brochures contain the carol lyrics and serve as entries for prize draws throughout the evening.
Candles and sparklers will be provided with each brochure purchase.
Ample parking will be available at the recreation reserve, with designated accessible parking spaces near the main entrance.
The venue features wheelchair-accessible pathways and facilities, ensuring all community members can enjoy the festivities.
