Ballarat Carols by Candlelight

2026 COMMITTEE and WORKING PARTIES

Musical Director - Amanda Holley

Choral Director - Sarah Landy

Marketing - Mel McKerrow

Food Van Coordinator - Nicole Bartlett

Market Coordinator - Felicity Ashman

SLC - Aaron Rivett

Lighting - Matthew Heenan

AV - John Poynton

Social Media - Bianca Brehaut

Website - Lyn Wells

President/Secretary: Carolyn Bennett

Vice-President: Tara McKinnon

Treasurer: Greg Bennett

Members: Renee Erwin, Sarah Landy, Bianca Brehaut

Portfolios:

Production Manager - Carolyn Bennett

Creative - Renee Erwin
Technical - Meg Rogers, Megan Poynton
Volunteer & Community Liaison - Tara McKinnon
Sponsorship & Marketing - Carolyn Bennett

General Assist:

2026 EVENT INFORMATION

NOT YET AVAILABLE

2026 Community Assistance Raffle

Rotary Club of Ballarat South

Ballarat Carols by Candlelight

is proud to support

the Rotary Club of Ballarat South Winter Raffle.

Last year, their Community Assistance Raffle

helped us raise valuable funds for our event,

now it’s our turn to support them.

Tickets are just $5, with a fantastic $3,000 prize package up for grabs, including a 6x4 trailer, Redgum firewood and APCO Fuel Cards.
Every ticket helps Rotary continue supporting local community organisations just like ours.
Closes 17 October 2026
Drawn 24 October 2026
Scan the QR code to enter.

CITY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM

to deliver major benefits for Ballarat!

Eight local organisations will share in more than $1.4 million through the City of Ballarat's 2026/27 City Partnerships Program, supporting projects and services that deliver lasting benefits for the Ballarat community over the next three years. The program backs initiatives that create positive community and economic outcomes, with successful recipients selected following a competitive application process.
COMMUNITY FUNDING RECIPIENTS:
• Ballarat Carols By Candlelight
• Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
• Ballarat East Neighbourhood House
• Community Care Centre Ballarat
Commercial funding recipients:
• Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society
• Ballarat Marathon
• Sovereign Hill Museums Association
• Ballarat Performing Arts Community
From supporting major events and cultural programs to strengthening community services, governance support and local infrastructure planning, these partnerships will help deliver benefits across Ballarat for years to come.
👏 Congratulations to all successful recipients.