By Sonia Isaacs
THE Maleny Singers are once again bringing festive cheer to the community with their much‑loved Christmas Carol concert, a tradition now running for more than two decades.
The concert will be held at the Maleny RSL on December 12, the same day as the town’s lively street party.
Maleny Singers spokesperson Margaret Taylor said “the event is very much an established part of the community and festive season tradition”. There is no charge for entry, but the evening has a clear purpose: to support the Maleny Rural Fire Brigade. “We always do it to raise money for something,” Margaret said “Last year, it was the brigade, and we actually raised $1,020 in one night for them, which is fantastic. And we’re doing it again for them this year.”
The program blends community sing‑along carols with special choir performances. “Although it’s Christmas carols… there are also items the choir will do on their own, very beautiful. There’s some beautiful music coming this year,” said Margaret. Chorus mistress Wendy Gleeson has prepared the concert and will conduct, while Margaret sings with the choir and also performs a couple of solos.
Rehearsals have been running weekly since mid‑October to prepare for the one‑hour performance from 6:30 to 7:30 pm on Friday December 12.
Audience members are encouraged to bring coins and cash to support the brigade, with donations collected on the night.
For Margaret, it remains “a lovely way to finish the year… a very, very happy” evening that brings friends and neighbours together in song, community spirit, and Christmas goodwill.
All welcome, optional dress code: colourful Christmas clobber the brighter, the better!