Balhannah/Oakbank Community Carols in Balhannah | Event

Balhannah/Oakbank Community Carols

Locality: Balhannah

Address: 154 Main St. 5242 Balhannah, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.baloakcarols.com.au

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24.01.2022 Music done! Vocals next, then editing then Jingle those Bells and Deck your Halls on the 19th December at 6.30pm. Hoping you can join us?

20.01.2022 TerryWhite Chemmart at Balhannah have got you covered this Christmas - drop in to see the fabulous staff and tick some boxes on your Christmas shopping list. Fabulous sponsors of the Bal/Oak Carols - your support is much appreciated!

20.01.2022 Despite the less than desirable weather we had a packed house last night for the Balhannah/Oakbank Community Carols - thank you to everyone who braved the weather and made the night the success it was! Thanks to our comperes - Lisa Duffield and Cr. Andrew Stratford; our special guests - Mayor Jan-Claire Wisdom, Dan Cregan - Member for Kavel and Rebekha Sharkie MP for joining us; our school ensembles from HCCS, JIVE from Cornerstone College Mt Barker, and Angelicus Choir from ...St Francis de Sales College Mount Barker; all of our fabulous volunteers with special thanks to Michelle Bull, our Stage Manager, and Ron Pitcher for sponsorship and a host of other things; the outstanding team from Uniting Technology for the sound and lights; to our vocalists - Lisa Duffield, Ashleigh Jocks, Yvette Hawke, Lia Klatowsky, Eliza Lovelock, Willow Rist, Sophie McCallum and Matilda Lovelock we give a big thank you; and a HUGE thank you to the members of the Carols Super Band - the Mount Barker District Concert Band and the Mount Barker Big Band. See more

20.01.2022 6.30pm (SA time) TONIGHT!! See you online Getting a tad excited! In just over 2 days our event premieres on the link below. Saturday 19th December at 6.30pm - looking forward to you joining us! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQNBcuP_ag8&feature=youtu.be

19.01.2022 (Sung to the tune of 'Let it snow'...) Oh, the weather outside is frightful, But the hall will be delightful. And since we've got a place to go,... Let's move the show, move the show, move the show.... See more

19.01.2022 The Balhannah/Oakbank Community Carols is all about COMMUNITY! We have seen the devastation and heartbreak that has occurred throughout Australia over the last few weeks and with soaring temperatures and winds, the danger is definitely not over. A free-will donation will be taken at this year's event with all proceeds going to assist the families and communities affected by the bushfires across the country.... Please help us to help those in need this year. November 30th at the Oakbank Area School. Family fun 5pm Carols begin at 6.30pm with a free-will donation during the program.

18.01.2022 An event like the Balhannah/Oakbank Community Carols cannot happen without the work of a lot of fabulous people and community-spirited local businesses. Thank you to the following businesses for their Gold sponsorship. When considering shopping this Christmas, please support the businesses that support our local community! Airborne Photography & Media... Adelaide Hills Retreats Bob North Mechanical HCCS TerryWhite Chemmart Balhannah See more

18.01.2022 We had our final rehearsal last night and it was sounding pretty darn good, even if I do say so myself Such a fabulous crew Come and see/hear it all for yourselves on November 30th at the Oakbank Area School - Family fun 5pm. Carols program 6.30pm.

15.01.2022 It's been a busy few days for our vocalists, band and committee members! Tuesday was our final vocal rehearsal before the Carols Super Band and the vocal team met on Wednesday for the first time. On Thursday the committee met for the final time to make sure all of the i's were dotted and the t's were crossed. The weather forecast is looking fabulous at the moment so we're looking forward to seeing everyone there! Saturday November 30th from 5pm on the Oakbank Area School front lawns :)

13.01.2022 Members of the Mount Barker District Concert Band and the Mount Barker Big Band have a busy day on Saturday recording the music for the Balhannah/Oakbank Community Carols. The band has been rehearsing hard for the last month and it's awesome to see it all coming together! The BalOak Carols will be streamed this year on the 19th December via this page and YouTube at 6.30pm. Invite your family and friends to jingle those bells and deck the halls in a COVID safe manner

10.01.2022 Well, we've been watching the weather forecast over the past few days and it seems we are in for some inclement weather on Friday and Saturday..... SO we will be moving the event into the E.C Wilson Hall at Oakbank Area School. Looking forward to a fabulous event regardless of the weather!

10.01.2022 1 Week to Go!! November 30th at the Oakbank Area School - we are watching the weather to see what it might do as it's always interesting around this time of the year.... But, whatever the weather you are in for a fabulous night of carols, great music, family fun, sausage sizzle, free bouncy castle and face painting!... Performances by students from HCCS, the Angelicus Choir from St Francis de Sales College Mount Barker,and J.I.V.E from Cornerstone College Mt Barker. Our guest vocalists include Lisa Duffield, Ashleigh Jocks, Yvette Hawke, Lia Klatowsky, Eliza Lovelock, Tilly Lovelock, Willow Rist and Sophie McCallum plus the Carols Super Band! Family fun starts at 5pm with our carols program kicking off at 6.30pm. There will be a free-will offering during the Carols program with all proceeds going to assist those affected by the horrendous bushfires which continue to burn around the country. Get those vocal cords warmed up for this wonderful community event

09.01.2022 Where would we be without our sponsors? Thank you for your continued support in what has been a really trying year! Thank you to Newspower for your faith in our event.

09.01.2022 'Go Tell It On The Mountain' and anywhere else you would like.... The Balhannah/Oakbank Community Carols will be coming to a screen near you on December 19th at 6.30pm! The Carols Super Band and our talented vocalists have been busy rehearsing for the last few weeks and will be recording their sections soon. We will also have guest performances from JIVE from Cornerstone College Mt Barker and the Angelicus Choir from St Francis de Sales College Mount Barker. Make sure you have the date circled on your calendars and in your phones - December 19th at 6.30pm where the bells will be jingling and rocking on YouTube and here on our Facebook page :)

08.01.2022 A huge thank you to our Gold sponsors for their support in what has been a very odd year. It is only with the support of our local community that events such as the BalOak Carols can happen. TerryWhite Chemmart Bob North Mechanical HCCS... Support the businesses who support their community - SHOP LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS!

05.01.2022 Have you watched our online Carols yet? Find it here and sit back and enjoy https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vQNBcuP_ag8&feature=youtu.be

05.01.2022 An event like the Balhannah/Oakbank Community Carols cannot happen without the generous support from our local community. Please have a look at our list of sponsors and remember to shop local this Christmas to support the businesses who support their community Thank you to: Terry White Chemmart Balhannah... Airborne Photography & Media Adelaide Hills Retreats Bob North Motors HCCS Adcock Real Estate Balhannah Bakery Balhannah Recycling Centre Caltex Woodside Lobethal Bakery Balhannah Post Office Balhannah Hotel Balhannah Kitchens by Design Balhannah Medical Centre Crop Emmetts Klose's Supermarkets Lovells Bakery Newspower Woodside The Olive Branch Balhannah Riverside Eye Care-Balhannah Balhannah Butchery Oakbank Area School

04.01.2022 Stay tuned for good news about this year's Balhannah/Oakbank Community Carols....

02.01.2022 Woohoo! 200 likes - thanks to all of our Facebook friends out there. Your support is much appreciated

01.01.2022 Looking for some fabulous background music for Christmas Day? Look no further...We have the 'BalOak Carols - just the songs' for you. No ads, no intros - just awesome singing and music. Follow the link below and have a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy New Year https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xprA5Z4hPFk