Sydney’s soundtrack for Christmas

Some of Sydney's finest choirs will create the perfect festive soundtrack to entertain shoppers and visitors in the city this Christmas.

As part of the City of Sydney's month-long Christmas program, carollers and choristers will keep the festive spirit alive with performances in key shopping precincts from 24 November through to Christmas Eve.

Renowned choirs like the Sydney Philharmonia Choir and Australian Girls Choir, will perform beside the new Christmas tree in Martin Place every weeknight from 6pm-8pm and on weekends from 7pm-8pm.

The strains of traditional Christmas carols will fill the air in Pitt Street Mall with choirs performing on Thursdays from 6pm-8pm and on weekends from 6pm-7pm. An overhead canopy of 94,000 twinkling lights will add to the festive ambience in Pitt Street Mall.

"Carol performances, combined with our city's festive decorations, will help create a wonderful atmosphere and bring extra festive cheer to shoppers and visitors in the city," the Lord Mayor said.

"The City works closely with retailers to make sure the Christmas shopping experience in Sydney's main retail precincts is as festive and fun as possible."

Sydneysiders can also enjoy a night of carol singing, festive music and seasonal readings at the annual Christmas at Sydney Town Hall concert at 8pm on Tuesday 18 December.

Martin Place choir program:

Sydney Philharmonia Choir - 24 November Circular Keys Chorus - 25 November Cantabile Choir - 26 November With One Voice - 27 November Kevinwood Bells - 28 November Gardeners Road Public School Choir - 29 November Endeavour Harmony Chorus - 29 November Australian Girls Choir - 30 November United Nesian Movement - 1 December Aurora Choralis - 2 December Pitches Be Crazy - 3 December Sydney Male Choir - 4 December Café of the Gate of Salvation - 5 December Sista! Quartet - 6 December Circular Keys Chorus - 7 December Northern Beaches Chorus - 8 December Leichhardt Espresso Chorus - 9 December The Jingle Belles Singers - 10 December With One Voice - 11 December Cantabile Choir - 12 December Soulfood A Cappella - 13 December Australian Girls Choir - 14 December Endeavour Harmony Chorus - 15 December Northern Beaches Chorus - 16 December Sydney Harmony - 17 December UNSW Handbell Society - 18 December Australian Girls Choir - 19 December Sydney Philharmonia Choir - 20 December Sydney Philharmonia Choir - 21 December The Salvation Army Band and Choir - 22 December The Salvation Army Band and Choir - 23 December The Salvation Army Band and Choir - 24 December

Pitt Street Mall choir program:

The Jingle Belles Singers - 24 November Circular Keys Chorus - 25 November Alouette Quartet - 29 November Coastal A Cappella - 29 November United Nesian Movement - 1 December Aurora Choralis - 2 December Australian Youth Choir - 6 December The Cleftomaniacs - 6 December Northern Beaches Chorus - 8 December Leichhardt Espresso Chorus - 9 December Aurora Australis Chorus - 13 December Variety - The Children's Charity Choir - 13 December Endeavour Harmony Chorus - 15 December Northern Beaches Chorus - 16 December Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir - 20 December Variety - The Children's Charity Choir - 20 December Leichhardt Espresso Chorus - 22 December The Jingle Belles Singers - 23 December

For full details on the Sydney Christmas program visit sydneychristmas.com.au

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For interviews with Lord Mayor Clover Moore, contact Julia Lenton. Phone 0410 748 039 or email [email protected]