Australia’s most beloved musicians descended upon Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne for the 85th Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Eve.
Hosted by Today entertainment reporter Brooke Boney and Today Extra’s David Campbell, the all-star concert was held to raise money for sick kids via Vision Australia.
The lineup of musicians performing carols included pop star Cody Simpson, ARIA recipient Sam Fischer, Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan and former Wiggle Emma Watkins.
Australia’s most beloved musicians descended upon Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne for the 85th Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Eve. Brooke Boney (pictured) dazzled in red at the event
Brooke dazzled as she posed for publicity photos during the festive spectacle, clad in a red Grecian-inspired red gown with a train and one-shoulder detailing.
Elsewhere during the show, she changed into a white lace midi dress with puff sleeves.
Her co-host David meanwhile looked schmick in a blue suit and white button-up shirt.
Her co-host David Campbell (left) looked schmick in a blue suit and white button-up shirt
Casey Donovan, Marina Prior, Bobby Fox and Rob Mills also performed on-stage.
For the first time, the event also welcomed 24 singers from the Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir.
The choir performed a carol in traditional Western Arrernte and Pitjantjatjara languages.
Former Wiggle Emma Watkins beamed as she took the stage in an etherial orange frock with silver beaded dealing on the bodice
Singer songwriter Lara Nahkle gleamed in a navy long-sleeved gown as she sang and played piano
There were also performances from the Australian Girls Choir and the National Boys Choir.
Carols by Candlelight is Vision Australia’s largest annual fundraiser for children’s services.
The popular event has been held on Christmas Eve since 1938.
Country music stars Adam Harvey and Beccy Cole thrilled audiences with a double act
Radio presenter Denis Walter performed alongside his niece Julie and great niece Zoe
Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan took centre stage in a sequinned blue gown
Country singer and songwriter Morgan Evans strummed on his guitar as he performed on-stage
Simon Gleeson dressed to impress in a suit and bow tie as he sang with a children’s choir
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