General News
12 December, 2025
Koroit carols this weekend
THE Koroit Carols at the town’s Village Green will be held this Sunday (December 14) from 3pm-5pm.
Koroit Irish Festival president and carols organiser, Adele MacDonald, said the Koroit Irish Festival and Koroit Lions Club joined forces 10 years ago in the hope to bring some Christmas cheer to Koroit – and to celebrate local talent.
“Our first Carols, held at the Koroit Railway Station, proved a massive hit and drew a huge crowd,” she said.
“We didn’t really know what to expect in terms of a crowd but were thrilled the event was well embraced by locals and out of towners.
“The support and feedback gave us the incentive to keep running with the event, which has since become a highlight on the community calendar.”
Mrs MacDonald said the free event has continued to grow in popularity and is now held at The Stage at the Koroit Green; drawing people from around the region.
“Community means so much to both entities. It is so exciting to bring our local and extended communities together to celebrate Christmas.
“Over the past 10 years we have only missed one Carols due to Covid restrictions. An early call to move the Carols to the Koroit Theatre another year meant the event did not need to be cancelled due to inclement weather.”
This year’s line-up includes Scott Cain and Danielle Stearman, Phoebe Baker, the Holiday Actors, the South West Coast Performing Arts soloists, Koroit schools and kinder choirs, and the CWA combined with Duke’s Pub Singers.
“We have a great combination of artists performing and event goers can expect to experience some fun and light-hearted Christmas carols through to the more powerful and emotive songs.
“We are proud of the wonderful talent we have and the opportunity the Koroit Carols provides for aspiring, emerging and professional singers.”
Carols in Koroit would not be right without a visit from an Irish Santa Claus - so hopefully he can make it all the way to Koroit.
A sausage sizzle and market stalls will also be operating on Sunday.
“I’m very excited for this year’s Koroit Carols and encourage everyone to dress in their favourite festive gear and come along for some festive fun,” Mrs MacDonald said.
