Tickets for Vision Australia’s 79th Carols by Candlelight will go on sale today from Ticketmaster.
The iconic Melbourne event, held on Christmas Eve at Sidney Myer Music Bowl, is Vision Australia’s biggest fundraiser, with 100 per cent of profits from ticket sales going towards services for children who are blind or have low vision.
Over the years, the event has attracted a number of loyal fans who snap-up their tickets within minutes and are at the gates on Christmas Eve from 3am.
Kaanji Skandakuma has been going to Carols by Candlelight since 2004, and despite living abroad, she goes every year.
“I started going to Carols by Candlelight in 2004. The first year I went with a bunch of friends from high School and we all left agreeing that we had to do it again next year. This year will be my 12th Carols by Candlelight. I now live in Los Angeles and I have always made sure I am in Melbourne to attend Carols every year - rain, hail or shine,” she said.
“Some people don't understand why I do it - but the answer is simple - during the busiest time of the year (between Christmas parties, catch-ups, shopping for presents and rushing to complete everything at work before the end of the year) this is the one day where we get to sit-back and enjoy the beautiful day, and enjoy a fabulous concert by candlelight before the madness of Christmas Day,” she added.
For children who are blind or have low vision, Vision Australia’s specialist staff, the child and family work together in their environment to facilitate the transition into mainstream pre-school/kinder, primary school, high school, further education and onto employment.
Proceeds from ticket sales, sponsorship and donations all go towards services that ensure children who are blind or have low vision reach their goals and potential.
Go to carols.visionaustralia.org for more information.
Vision Australia is Australia’s leading provider of blindness and low vision services. It supports more than 27,500 Australians, of all ages, so they can live the life they choose.
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