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:

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

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.

2025 City of Ballarat

Australia Day Community Awards

Community Event of the Year

President, Megan Poynton

& Secretary, Carolyn Bennett

with Mayor, Cr Tracey Hargreaves

Ballarat Christmas Carols is an annual event and brings people together from across the Ballarat region. It provides an opportunity for the community to engage with groups such as the Country Fire Authority and groups of different ethnic backgrounds.

Ballarat Christmas Carols spreads the message of unity in the community. It provides a free event at Christmas time when things are becoming more and more expensive. It also covers all age groups and provides a festive and musical end to the year and start of the school holidays.

THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS