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Christmas Message

GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL

AUSTRALIA DAY

FESTIVAL JANUARY 26 CARSS BUSH PARK,

CARWAR AVE, CARSS PARK

live music cultural performances roving entertainers amusements food and market stalls fireworks

FROM THE MAYOR

Welcome to Carss Bush Park for Magic of Christmas 2019.

Council looks forward to hosting this special event each year. It has become a tradition for many and is the perfect opportunity to get into the festive spirit and celebrate with family and friends.

Tonight you will enjoy some fantastic entertainment, including Sydney Vocal Academy, TK Dance Stars, Jump St Performers, Bindi + Jeremy, Paw Patrol, The Steeples, JMC Gospel Group, Sesame Street Christmas and popular children’s performer Colin Buchanan.

There will also be a special visit from Santa later in the evening and the night will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display over Kogarah Bay. Magic of Christmas is the first of many events in Council’s 2019/20 Summer Events Program. Don’t miss out on more free events, including our Lunar New Year Festival which falls on 18 January 2020, closely followed by our Australia Day Festival celebrations.

I would like to thank our sponsors for supporting Council in bringing events such as Magic of Christmas to the community.

Christmas and the New Year period are a time of celebration and an opportunity to spend valuable time with family and friends. I trust that Magic of Christmas will reflect this festive spirit and bring joy to all.

Please enjoy your evening and I wish you a very merry Christmas.

Kevin Greene Mayor Georges River Council

Event Program 3.34pm | Sydney Vocal Academy 4.00pm | TK Dance Stars 4.26pm | Sydney Vocal Academy 4.52pm | Jump St Performers 5.20pm | Bindi and Jeremy 5.42pm | Paw Patrol 6.20pm | The Steeples 6.55pm | JMC Gospel Group 7.35pm | Sesame Street Christmas 7.55pm | Colin Buchanan 8.25pm | Visit from Santa 8.40pm | Fireworks

Meet and Greet

5.00pm | Georgie the Dragon 6.30pm | Paw Patrol 7.00pm | Sesame Street

JUMP ST PERFORMERS

Jump St Performers, formerly Harlow School of Dance, was founded in the St George area over 60 years ago by Mrs June Harlow and has continued under the ongoing guidance of her daughter, Sue, and a multi-faceted team of experienced and awardwinning teaching staff. Jump St has a class to suit all your needs. Whether it be for yourself, your child or even your parents, Jump St is the place to go. Grab your free trial lesson card today and give it go! Jump St Performers would like to wish all St George area residents and visitors a very Merry Christmas and safe New Year.

SYDNEY VOCAL ACADEMY COLIN BUCHANAN

Colin Buchanan’s remarkable career embraces country music, children’s TV and song collaboration (he co-wrote 'I Am Invictus' with Lee Kernaghan for the 2018 Invictus Games opening ceremony). He’s a beloved ABC TV Play School presenter, winner of ARIA, APRA and Golden Guitar awards, and proud creator of the Bucko & Champs hit, the classic 'Aussie Jingle Bells'.

Colin is a regular guest on Richard Glover’s top rating ABC radio comedy show, 'Thank God it’s Friday', bringing his unique musical spin to the events of the week. Colin’s picture books have become bestsellers, delighting children with amusing and colourful musical tales, including 'Santa Koala', 'When The Easter Bunny Went On Holiday' and 'Deck The Shed With Bits Of Wattle'.

EMCEE - KERSTYN WALSH

Kerstyn has been on stage her whole life - in theatre, as an emcee and singing with her band. After graduating from Screenwise, she has starred in short films, TV ads and plays across different genres, most recently as Shelby in 'Steel Magnolias'. Her musical theatre credits include playing Maureen in 'RENT', Cinderella in 'Into the Woods' and Marty in 'Grease'. She believes it's important to always better her skills, so she continues to study with SandraLee Patterson. An avid writer, Kerstyn is currently producing the web series she wrote with writing partner, R. Williams.

Sydney Vocal Academy (SVA) is a thriving community of singers based in Kirrawee that welcomes students of all ages and experience levels. Many of our students have had lead roles in professional and amateur musical theatre productions, and others have enjoyed success in the pop music industry. Owned by Tim and Lauren Moxey, and supported by a team of incredible staff, at SVA we are passionate about raising up the next generation of performers. Today you’ll enjoy performances from some of their advanced students - the SVA Performance Team.

TK DANCE STARS

TK Dance Stars is Southern Sydney's family oriented dance studio catering for all ages! We strive to provide a nurturing and motivating environment for all our students where they are not only learning skills in dance, but creating memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. Offering a wide variety of class styles including tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, hip hop and acrobatics, we aim to inspire the dancer within, giving rise to energetic, passionate and dedicated dancers and happy and dedicated stars of the future!

PAW PATROL SHOW

Do you have what it takes to be a PAW Patrol Trainee? Join Ryder, Chase and Marshall as they answer Mayor Goodway’s call for help to save the 'Adventure Bay Talent Show'. Get Ready for Action and warm up as Ryder and the Pups take you through all the moves for the Pup, Pup Boogie and make this the best rescue mission ever!

THE STEEPLES

Home grown from Sydney's southern suburbs, The Steeples are the city’s ripest local cover band founded on friendship, love and musical talent. Hailed as the kings and queens of atmosphere, The Steeples were born of a celebration that music is to be enjoyed by all, and can perfect any event. For bookings or info contact Brad at enquiries@steeplesband.com

SESAME STREET CHRISTMAS SHOW

C is for Christmas, Carols and of course Cookies! Join Elmo and his friends when they come and visit you for Christmas. Celebrate the festive season and get up on your feet in their song and dance spectacular.

THE JMC GOSPEL GROUP

The JMC Gospel Group is an exciting, energetic new group of singers and musicians currently studying or teaching music at JMC Academy Sydney. The group consists of members from a diverse musical and cultural background who celebrate their love of African/ American Gospel Music with rich vocal harmonies, infectious grooves and uplifting performances.

Formed in early 2019 by Ben Ackland, the group features members from Tonga, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, The Phillipines, Australia and New Zealand. They bring a uniquely multi-cultural energy and contagious enthusiasm to the music.

BINDI + JEREMY

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Belinda and Jeremy have been playing music together for over 10 years. They are a highly respected and sought after duo, working all over Sydney, at weddings, receptions and small intimate gigs. Their love for the same style of music, and passion to make people fall in love with song, drives them to give their best performance on every occasion.

They have shared the stage and played with some of Australias best musicians, vocalists and performers including Marcia Hines, Delta Goodrem, Julian Hamilton (The Presets) and Shannon Noll.

Angels We Have Heard on High Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o'er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains Angels we have heard on high Sweetly, sweetly through the night And the mountains in reply Echoing their brief delight Gloria, in excelsis Deo Gloria, in excelsis Deo Shepherds, why this jubilee?

Why your joyous strains prolong?

What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song?

Gloria, in excelsis Deo Gloria, in excelsis Deo Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing, Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the newborn King.

Gloria, in excelsis Deo Gloria, in excelsis Deo

Go Tell it on the Mountain While shepherds kept their watching Over silent flocks by night, Behold throughout the heavens, There shone a holy light: Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, Tell It On The Mountain That Jesus Christ is born The shepherds feared and trembled When lo! above the earth Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Savior's birth: Down in a lowly manger Our humble Christ was born And God send us salvation, That blessed Christmas morn:

Hark the Herald Angels Sing Hark! The herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King Peace on earth, and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled Joyful, all ye nations, rise Join the triumph of the skies With angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem Hark, the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King Hail, the heav'n-born Prince of peace Hail! The Son of Righteousness Light and life to all he brings Risen with healing in his wings Mild he lays his glory by Born that man no more may die Born to raise the some of earth Born to give them second birth

The First Noel O Holy Night Oh, holy night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices Oh, night divine Oh, night when Christ was born Truly He taught us to love one another His law is love and His gospel is peace Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother And in His name, all oppression shall cease

Hark! The herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we Let all within us praise His holy name Christ is the Lord! Oh, praise His Name forever His power and glory evermore proclaim Oh, night divine, oh, night when Christ was born

Hark! The herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King Peace on earth, and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled

Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices Oh, night divine Oh, night when Christ was born Oh, night divine, oh, night when Christ was born

Joyful, all ye nations, rise Join the triumph of the skies With angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem

Christ is the Lord! Oh, praise His Name forever His power and glory evermore proclaim Oh, night divine, oh, night when Christ was born

Hark, the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King

The First Noel, the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay In fields, where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter's night that was so deep Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel They looked up and saw a star Shining in the East beyond them far And to the earth it gave great light And so it continued both day and night Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel

Away in a Manger Away in a manger, no crib for a bed The little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head The stars in the sky looked down where He lay The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay The cattle are lowing the poor baby awakes But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes I love thee Lord Jesus look down from the sky And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh Be near me Lord Jesus I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever and love me I pray Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care And take us to Heaven to live with Thee there

Silent Night

Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin, mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin, mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace

Joy to the World

Joy to the World Joy to the world The Lord has come Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing And heaven and heaven and nature sing Joy to the world The Lord has come Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing And heaven and heaven and nature sing Joy to the earth The Savior reigns Let men their songs employ While fields and floods Rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy Repeat, repeat the sounding joy He rules the world With truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love And wonders of His love And wonders, wonders of His

Deck the Halls

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la la la la la!

'Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la la la la la!

Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la la la la la la la!

Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la la la la la!

See the blazing yule before us, Fa la la la la la la la la!

Strike the harp and join the chorus, Fa la la la la la la la la!

Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la la la la la!

While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa la la la la la la la la!

Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la la la la la!

Hail the new, year lads and lasses, Fa la la la la la la la la!

Sing we joyous all together!

Fa la la la la la la la la!

Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la la la la la!

LUNAR NEW YEAR

FESTIVAL 2020 GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL

LUNAR NEW YEAR

FESTIVAL 2020

CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF THE RAT

Saturday 18 February CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF THE RAT 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 18 February 2020 Forest 10.00am-5.00pm Road, Hurstville Forest Road, Hurstville

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