Performers 2024

For three decades, The Wiggles, the world's most popular children's entertainment group have educated, entertained and enriched the lives of millions of pre-schoolers (and their parents) all over the globe. Today, generations of fans that grew up watching are sharing their love of The Wiggles with their own children. Having sold over 30 million albums and DVDs, 8 million books globally, as well as accumulating over one billion music streams and 2 billion views on YouTube, The Wiggles continue to dominate the preschool entertainment scene. Their live shows annually sell out to audiences on three separate continents, and their videos are seen in over 190 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.thewiggles.com.

Samantha Jade has been a household name in Australia for over 10 years, and it’s no surprise given her long string of hits, including ‘What You’ve Done To Me’, ‘Soldier’, ‘Up!’, ‘Sweet Talk’,‘Bounce’ and ‘Firestarter’ for which she won an ARIA for Best Video. She has gone on to amass a collective 87 million streams, released a single with Pitbull (‘Shake That’) and released 4 chart-topping albums. The multi-talented Samantha has been a regular fixture on Australian television, starring as Kylie Minogue in the TV Miniseries The INXS Story, as well as an ongoing guest-starring role in Home & Away. Not stopping there, Samantha has also launched three cosmetic collections with Models Prefer through Priceline as well as designing her very own Bras N Things Collection. In 2023, Samantha joined the cast of the second season of Celebrity Apprentice on Channel Nine and toured nationally with the Backstreet Boys. Most recently, Samantha was the runner-up on Channel 7's Dancing With The Stars and released her new EP Love.Sick Vol 2. including the infectious hit single 'Peachy', is already causing international noise.

Hugh Sheridan, Australia’s favourite talent and TV personality, is honoured to be performing at Carols in the Domain this year. Following his graduation from NIDA, Hugh landed the role of Ben Rafter; in the highly acclaimed family drama “Packed to the Rafters” earning him three Silver Logie Awards for Most Popular Actor, among other nominations and accolades. Additionally, Hugh also starred in Channel 7’s two-part drama “Never Tear Us Apart – The Untold Story of INXS” and was a fan favourite on season 4 of The Masked Singer as “Rooster”. Alongside his acting career, Hugh has pursued his passion for music, performing in multiple professional stage productions and creating The California Crooners Club, where they had a Las Vegas Residency and performed across multiple countries on major stages.

Conrad Sewell is an acclaimed Brisbane-born singer-songwriter known for his powerhouse vocals and engaging stage presence. Since launching his career, he has shared the stage with major stars like Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5, and Jess Glynne, captivating audiences worldwide. His breakout hit, "Firestone," with Norwegian DJ Kygo, topped charts across Europe, and Australian Number 1 hit “Start Again, established him as a prominent artist. With his remarkable talent, Sewell continues to make waves in the music scene, blending heartfelt lyrics and a rich musical style that resonates deeply with fans.

Erin Holland has established a formidable career as a singer, TV host and brand ambassador. A seasoned entertainer and dancer (or in her own words, a professional show pony) since the age of 4, Erin is an experienced classical singer, winning a scholarship to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in Classical Voice as well as the Women’s College Scholarship at the University of Sydney. An experienced Sports and Television Host, Erin currently hosts the Summer of Cricket for Channel 7 and has also featured on The Morning Show & Sunrise. In 2021, Erin starred in the gruelling Season 2 of SAS Australia and also regularly presents international sporting events such as the CPL, T10, PSL & one of the most watched Cricket tournaments in history the Indian Premier League (IPL). Most recently in 2023, Erin hosted the International Cricket World Cup (ICC) in India. Her work as a presenter and brand ambassador has led her to appear for brands such as Penfolds, Qatar Airways, Seafolly, The Star Sydney & Brisbane, Swarovski, La Roche Posay, Moet and Chandon, ATC Races, Endota Spa, Vanuatu Tourism, Ferrari, Sunglass Hut and Westfield, just to name a few. Erin supports charities close to her heart including Breast Cancer Network Australia, RSPCA, Tour de Cure, McGrath Foundation and the Children’s Medical Research Institute. She is proud to be an ambassador for GHD Hair, Mx Skincare and most recently becoming the face of Braun ‘at-home’ IPL.

Mark Vincent, this country's greatest tenor, returns to Woolworths Carols In The Domain in 2022. From the moment he first appeared on our television screens as a fresh-faced 15 year-old, Australia has loved Mark Vincent like one of the family. We have watched him grow up in front of our eyes, and shared in his successes and milestones, including nine consecutive albums reaching #1 on the ARIA Classical Crossover charts. Now, with the release of his tenth studio album, In The Eyes Of A Child, Mark welcomes us into his family, with a collection of songs that reveal Mark’s own hopes, dreams and aspirations for his future. Since Mark’s last album his life has changed hugely – first when he got married, and again when his first child was born. It was the birth of his son Matteo in 2020 that most profoundly influenced the album, giving Mark a burst of determination to tackle the next phase of his career with all his heart, the way he has always approached his singing. “Having my son come into the world – it changed me,” Mark says. “It’s the best thing that ever happened in my life. When he was born, I looked into his eyes and it’s like I knew him forever. It was the strangest, most beautiful feeling ever.” Mark has always been a gifted interpreter of songs, but having gone through these major life changes he now has the lived experience to connect even more deeply than before. That young boy has become a man, with the maturity to draw on his own life to inform how he performs these songs. In The Eyes Of A Child is a culmination of everything that has come before. The title track is a song Mark could not have sung three years ago, but thanks to Matteo he can now make it his own. So too ‘Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?’, made so famous by Bryan Adams that initially Mark couldn’t find his own take on it. But then he thought of his wife, and all they had been through together, and he immediately knew exactly how he wanted to sing it. The album also wears Mark’s influences on its sleeve. There are songs made famous by his idols Josh Groban (‘To Where You Are’) and Andrea Bocelli (‘Canto Della Terra’). There are songs that Mark associates with his grandfather Bruno, who was his inspiration, and who taught him to work hard and follow his dreams, but who would not live to see Mark’s television debut: songs by Ennio Morricone (‘Il Mondo’) and Henry Mancini (‘A Time For Us’, best-known as the ‘Love Theme’ from Franco Zeffirelli's film of Romeo and Juliet), and which moved Mark to tears when he heard the extraordinary arrangement that his longtime friend and collaborator, Chong Lim AM, made especially for him.It’s obvious that Mark has a deep connection to his devoted fanbase, the ones that have sent his albums to the top of the ARIA charts. It’s something he has never taken for granted, and he dedicates In The Eyes Of A Child to those that have stuck with him throughout his career. Mark’s career to date has been a series of extraordinary highs, things he never could have imagined when he stepped on the stage of Australia’s Got Talent at 15. After blowing us away with his stunning rendition of Puccini’s world-famous aria ‘Nessun Dorma’, he would go on to win the entire competition in 2009. In 2014 he made his musical theatre debut in Dirty Dancing, followed closely by being handpicked by Dame Julie Andrews to play Freddy Einsfeld Hill in My Fair Lady. In 2017 Mark recorded his tribute to his boyhood idol, the great Mario Lanza, featuring the groundbreaking virtual duet ‘Because You’re Mine’, with Mark singing alongside the legendary tenor. In the years since, Mark has toured the UK with Katherine Jenkins, performing at iconic venues including London’s Royal Albert Hall and he has toured Ireland with Irish tenor Tommy Fleming. He has worked with Susan Boyle, Marina Prior and Anthony Warlow, and his Australian national tours are always sold out affairs. In The Eyes Of A Child marks an exciting new milestone in Mark’s journey, and he looks forward to taking you all along for the ride with him.

Jael Wena is Congolese-Australian and is one of our finest female soul voices. She has featured on top music TV shows, including The Voice Australia and Australia’s Got Talent. Jael’s recent performances include headline entertainment at Crown’s Palladium, the Australian Open (Centre Court), and being the face of entertainment for the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Australian Grand Prix. At just 18 years old, Jael continues to captivate global audiences with her powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence.

Kym Johnson Herjavec is known around the world as a television presenter and professional ballroom dancer/ choreographer from the popular favorite TV dance competition show Dancing With the Stars. Kym first appeared on the Australian version of Dancing With the Stars where she won her first Mirrorball trophy in her second season before she moved to Hollywood to join the US version of the show. She has since been in 17 seasons of Dancing With the Stars winning two more times with Donny Osmond and Hines Ward (NFL 2x Super Bowl Champion). She is the only professional dancer in the world to hold Mirrorball trophies from two diSerent continents. Kym learned the art of dance and trained in all forms of the performing arts including singing, ballet, tap, jazz and acrobatics at the young age of three years old. She then concentrated her talent on the field of competitive ballroom dance and became the Australian Ballroom Champion representing Australia in World 10 dance championship for two years running. On Australian television Kym has also appeared on Celebrity survivor, Celebrity Apprentice and was one of the hosts of The Real Dirty Dancing. In the USA Kym headlined the Broadway dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR and was featured as a Special Correspondent for E! News during DWTS’s 10th Season. Kym also choreographed and was involved in several fitness DVDs in association with DWTS. Even when not dancing, the DWTS family had her back to co-host with (US host) Tom Bergeron and do their All Access show. After an incredible career in dance ,Kym has made a pivot into the world of acting! She has appeared in a number of films and television series including Love Alaska (2019), Major Minors (2020), The Wedding Planners (2020) and a cheeky turn in Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens (2016). Kym has recently completed shooting the films Hunting Housewives and Christmas with the Knightlys. Kym is also using her creativeness to step into the world of production and development with her own production company “ 5678Productions”. Kym is currently co-producing 2 projects with Brain Power Productions. Kym is married with two beautiful children and the family divides their time between Australia, the USA and Canada.

Chong Lim AM , best known as John Farnham’s long-time Musical Director, and Musical Director of Dancing with The Stars for 15 seasons, is one of Australia’s most respected Musical Directors, producers and composers. He has also been Musical Director for TV shows such as It Takes Two, Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush, and The Logie Awards as well as Musical director for Kylie Minogue and Olivia Newton-John. He scored a nomination as Best Musical Director for the 2017 Helpmann Awards and an ARIA nomination for Best Record Producer in 2012. He was made a Member of the Order Of Australia (AM) in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours for significant service to the performing arts as a musician, composer, producer and musical director, and to the community. His compositions have been performed at the opening and closing ceremonies of The Sydney 2000 Olympics; The 2002 Commonwealth Games, Manchester, England; The 2006 Commonwealth Games, Melbourne; The 2006 Asian Games, Doha, Qatar ; The 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver, Canada; The Asian Football Cup 2015; The 2014 Commonwealth Games Glasgow; The 2021 Commonwealth Games Birmingham, The AFL Grand Final 2020, 2021, 2022, The Melbourne Cup 2021The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015; Citrawarna Celebrations 2007 to 2009 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; the cross cultural Bali Agung 2010, Bali, Indonesia; “Pearl Of The South Seas” Jakarta Aquarium, Indonesia,; Gulf Air in Bahrain, Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi, Qantas in Sydney; “The Flying Orchestra” for the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and Crown Casino Atrium, Melbourne, Australia. His composition for the Crown Casino Atrium is still played to this day, 18 years after its premiere performance. He has been Musical Director for the AFL Grand Final Pre-Game and Half-Time entertainment from 2020 to 2022, and has been responsible for turning around the quality of the musical performances, with acts as diverse as Birds Of Tokyo, Shephard, DMAs , Busby Marou, Electric Fields, Thelma Plum, Baker Boy, Eskimo Joe, Wolfmother, The Temper Trap, The Goanna Band, Emma Donovan, Christine Anu, William Barton, Colin Hay, John Butler, The Waifs, WA Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Robbie Williams.As a record producer, Chong has been at the helm of many multi-platinum CDs and singles for John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John, Kylie Minogue, Kate Ceberano, David Hobson, Nikki Webster, Tommy Emmanuel, David Campbell, , Mark Vincent, Marina Prior, Teddy Tahu-Rhodes, Sarah McKenzie, Lisa McCune, Rachael Beck, Jack Vidgen, Melinda Schneider, Anthony Callea and Human Nature, His symphonic arrangement of “In My Room” can also be heard in the Beach Boys album with The Royal Philarmonic Orchestra, London. In 2001, he produced the divisive platinum hit single “Strawberry Kisses” for Nikki Webster, which reached No 2 on the ARIA singles charts for 7 consecutive weeks. It was also an international hit.In 2015, he was involved in 3 number one albums in 3 different categories, at the same time: John Farnham & Olivia-Newton-John “Two Strong Hearts” (co-produced with Ross Fraser) on the ARIA Album Charts; David Hobson, Teddy Tahu-Rhodes, Lisa McCune, Greta Bradman “From Broadway to La Scala” on the ARIA Classical Charts, and Wouter Kellerman “Love Language” on the Billboard World Music Charts.“Love Language” had also been nominated for a Grammy Award for 2016, Wouter and Chong, having won the coveted Grammy award in 2015. The Farnham/ Newton-John DVD also made it to the No 1 spot on the ARIA DVD Charts. In 2016, he produced the No 1 ARIA Album for Farnham and Newton-John – “Friends for Christmas”.In Dec 2018, 3 CDs produced by Chong were in the Top 5 ARIA Australian Artiste Charts – No 1 for John Farnham Olivia Newton-John – “Friends For Christmas” ; No.2 for David Campbell – “Baby It’s Christmas” , and No. 4 for Mark Vincent – “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. Chong has also led bands and arranged for the likes of Barry Gibb, Sir George Martin, Boz Scaggs, The Beach Boys, Jermaine Jackson, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Joan Osborne, Billy Ocean, Mel C and Tina Arena. He has performed live on concert platforms and live television with artistes as diverse as Michael Buble, Tom Jones, Jennifer Hudson, James Blunt, Mick Hucknall (Simply Red), Kellie Underwood, Ray Charles, Ronan Keating, Guy Sebastian, Sara Bareilles, Kylie Minogue, Jennifer Hudson, Bryan McFadden , Il Divo, Katherine Jenkins, Patrizio Buane, Jessica Mauboy, Isaac Hayes, Dannii Minogue, Delta Goodrem and Jimmy Barnes. One of the highlights of his career was performing with Coldplay and John Farnham, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. He recently performed with Robbie Williams at Rod Laver Arena Melbourne and has appeared in the Robbie bio-pic “Better Man”. He has also just performed with Robbie Williams in the universally acclaimed 2022 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game entertainment at the MCG.As Musical Director, he was at the helm of the long-running television series Dancing With the Stars for 15 seasons , and has also led bands on It Takes Two, Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush, In Melbourne Tonight, The Logie Awards, Good Friday Appeal and the AACTA Awards. as well as concert tours “The Main Event”, “Grease The Arena Spectacle”, “The Motown Concert” featuring The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Miracles, Martha Reeves and Mary Wilson, “Tour of Duty” for Australian troops in East Timor, 2006 Sydney New Year’s Eve Fireworks display and was the founding Musical Director and supervisor for “Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage”, and Jimmy Chi’s “Bran Nue Dae”. He has also musical directed “The British Invasion 2014” in Napier, New Zealand with the Auckland Philarmonic Orchestra featuring Billy Ocean, Ronan Keating, Mel C, Sharon Corr and Leo Sayer. He was also Musical Director of the critically acclaimed “Rolling Thunder Vietnam ” which has had three Australia tours, , and The Choir Of Man for the 2014 Darwin Festival. He was also recently, Musical Director for the “Disney In Concert Under The Stars” touring nationally, and the Elvis “The Wonder Of You” Tour 2017, an Elvis Presley Enterprises project.He is also responsible for the original Qantas ad version of the iconic “I Still Call Australia Home” which has continued to this day. He has also been the Musical Directorfor the “Victorian Schools Spectacular” for the last 12 years (2011-2023) where over 2000 high school students are nurtured and mentored to become professional musicians, dancers and performers, whose past luminaries include Vanessa Amorosi and The Voice winner Harrison Craig.

The Australian Girls Choir (AGC) is known for their inspirational performances to audiences all around the world, through national and international tours, television appearances, and thousands of public events. The AGC will celebrate their 40th Anniversary next year, with over 6,500 girls aged 5 to 18 in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Some of their performance highlights include singing for Nelson Mandela, Queen Elizabeth II and President Barack Obama, and alongside celebrity artists including Hugh Jackman, Kylie Minogue and Casey Donovan. The AGC has wowed audiences at major events including the AFL Grand Final, Australian Open Final and recording the FIFA Women’s World Cup roar, and this year over 100 choristers toured nationally to South Australia and internationally to Italy and France. The AGC has been proud to be part of the Carols in the Domain family for more than 20 years, with thousands of girls over this time experiencing the magic of making beautiful music together in Sydney’s spectacular Domain.

Rejoice Gospel Choir is a community of diverse singers from all ages, backgrounds and cultures who love to sing, taking part in the rich tradition of gospel choir music and bringing it to the community of Sydney's Inner & South West. The founders, Tash & Luke, are passionate about the message of gospel music, which is about faith in uncertainty and hope in pain. The dream of Rejoice is to create a space where everyone can connect to the joy of singing. We're made up some professional muso', and some just giving it a go - hairdressers and teachers and nurses. We long to be a gospel choir where anyone can sing gospel music, regardless of music theory knowledge, background, age, faith practice, sexuality or anything else people think might exclude them from experiencing the joy of singing gospel music. rejoicegosplechoir.com.au

The Sydney Youth Orchestra is SYO’s most senior orchestra, led by a range of guest conductors each year. Established in 1973 by legendary conductor and educator Peter Seymour, it has been the training ground for Australia’s future professional musicians, and its alumni can be heard in every major orchestra in Australia. The Sydney Youth Orchestra provides outstanding and intensive training and performance activities that lead to the continued development of a musician’s technical and artistic excellence. Programs are broad ranging, including chamber music, orchestral music from the Classical, Romantic and Contemporary traditions, as well as new works by Australian composers. The Sydney Youth Orchestra is powered by SYO. SYO is a not-for-profit charity focused on providing a pathway for young musicians to connect, create and champion orchestral music.

The Janice Breen Performance Studio is regarded as one of Sydney's best training centres for young dancers, singers and performers. Past students from JBPS have gone on to become outstanding performers in TV, film, advertising, commercial dance and major musical theatre productions. Established by one of Sydney's most experienced entertainment professionals, Janice Breen OAM (1939-2017), the Janice Breen Performance Studio first opened its doors in Hillsdale in 1964 before moving to Coogee where the studio continued to operate for more than 40 years. An accomplished performer herself, Janice’s teaching philosophy was based on energy, fun, encouragement, hard work ... and most importantly the joy of just being a kid! Janice was a firm believer that the confidence and discipline her students gained from performing would benefit them throughout their lives and she was always incredibly proud of the level of success her students attained in their chosen field, whether that be entertainment or otherwise. Sadly, our beloved Miss Jan passed away in 2017 but her incredible legacy continues. Now permanently based in Alexandria, the Janice Breen Performance Studio offers classes in jazz, tap, RAD classical ballet, lyrical, hip hop, singing and acrobatics from tiny tots to professional levels, delivered by a teaching staff who are both tertiary and professionally qualified. The Janice Breen Performance Studio caters for a range of levels of dedication and ability. Whether you plan on making a career out of dance or want to keep fit and make life-long friends, we have a class for you!

ED5INTERNATIONAL is Australia’s premiere performing arts academy. For over twenty years, ED5INTERNATIONAL has launched some of the most successful careers in the International Entertainment Industry under the guidance of Australia’s top professional performers, choreographers and directors.

THE SALVATION ARMY CHOIR The Salvation Army is renowned worldwide for their music. Dynamic brass bands, choirs (otherwise known as Songsters) and contemporary music fill Salvation Army churches across Australia each week. But whether it be in church, on street corners, or in concert halls, the music of the Salvos is a sound that will inspire worshippers and listeners everywhere. CAROLS IN THE DOMAIN CHOIR