Spice up your time at the Xmas Festival ! The Mulled wine Garden is a giant bar area with live music, entertainment and a VIP area to book a table or a Fire pit.
Mulled wine is definitely a must-have during Christmas time, and no cinnamon-lover out there is going to refute. Fall for the sweet and spicy beverage (alcoholic or non alcoholic) and enjoy live music in your chunky knit sweater under the fairy lights.
You can book your own private table to make your visit the merriest time of your night. Access to the Vip Bar, table service, guaranteed seating for 4, 6 or 8pp for 1hr, blanket & heaters.
LIVE CONCERTS
From Christmas Carollers to great local bands, live concerts and fire shows, we got you sorted for this Christmas celebration. Discover our great program!
If You are an artist or a band and want to perform at the event. Get in touch with emmanuel@bbr-agency.com.
THURSDAY | 4:30PM TO 6PM
The Marie-Cecile’s Music Ensemble – Xmas Carols.
The Marie-Cecile’s Music Ensemble was established in 2020 with the support of the Googong community management and director Marie-Cecile Henderson. The choir provides a sociable, educational and enjoyable group learning experience for adults of Jerrabomberra, Canberra, Queanbeyan and Googong through choral singing.
Website:https://mariececilesmusic.com/
THURSDAY | 6:30 TO 7:30PM
Canberra City Band – Live Orchestra.
Canberra City Band (CCB) was historically coined ‘the official band of the ACT’ and remains Australia’s oldest and longest-running community concert band. CCB Inc has a rich history of supporting the community by providing a place where people come to play music, develop as musicians, make connections and provide music and entertainment for local audiences.
Website: https://canberracityband.com
THURSDAY | 7:30PM TO 8:30PM
AVA – Blues country.
Accomplished singer-songwriter AVA Martina heralds from the Northern Beaches of Sydney but currently resides in Canberra. AVA has recently released her debut EP, Peculiar Minds, and Ms Self Destructive is the lead track. What’s immediately apparent from this foray into some pleasing blues country terrain is AVA’s lustrous voice. It slides over the guitar-based backing, effortlessly providing a series of pacifying melodies. This compelling combination conjures a noon sprawl in the back garden, the sun marinating the air. AVA has that going on here. A laidback pace, an effective dynamism, lyric lines that fall on certain sweet spots of voice and melody
THURSDAY | 8:30PM TO 10PM
SMART CASUAL – Get Groovy.
Smart Casual – Known for surfing the gnarly waves of Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra’s newest surf-rock act Smart Casual will also be joining us! Featuring dual guitars and buttery vocals from multiple members of the band, they’re loved by Mums across the Capital, and while they may be new, 2022 is shaping up to be their year. Come and have a boogie with these ridiculously groovy individuals!
FRIDAY | 2PM TO 3:30PM
THE FAUMUIS
Kashia, Salale and Koebi Faumui are a vocal group who’ve been singing and performing together for over eight years. Predominately raised and influenced by gospel and acapella music from a young age, all three have been classically trained in piano and also play guitar, bass, ukulele, trumpet, Cajon and drums. “The Americans have The Jacksons, the British The Bee Gees & we’ve got The Faumuis”
Website: https://www.facebook.com/TheFaumuis
FRIDAY | 3:30PM TO 5PM
SAM SLY
Sam Sly is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist originally form the South Coast, now living in Canberra. Sam Sly has a passion for writing, recording, producing and performing her original music. Her music is inspired by many different genres of contemporary music to create a unique, new pop sound. This creates songs with dynamic movements, layered production and powerful vocal performances.
FRIDAY | 5PM TO 6:30PM
MUESLI
Muesli is canberra’s newest pop/funk/indie band with their own unique blend of jazz harmony, pop arrangements and funk sensibility. They pride themselves on writing unapologetically positive music that always makes them and their listener’s smile!
FRIDAY | 6:30PM TO 8PM
The Marie-Cecile’s Music Ensemble – Xmas Carols.
The Marie-Cecile’s Music Ensemble was established in 2020 with the support of the Googong community management and director Marie-Cecile Henderson. The choir provides a sociable, educational and enjoyable group learning experience for adults of Jerrabomberra, Canberra, Queanbeyan and Googong through choral singing.
Website:https://mariececilesmusic.com/
FRIDAY | 8PM TO 9PM
Kix Art Production.
Kix Arts Productions is excited to present a Seasonal Soiree featuring the High Kix Cabaret follies & Tap KixHoofers. Based at Bom Funk Dance Studio in Queanbeyan, these performers are trained by International entertainment experts from as far as the Moulin Rouge in Paris and Radio City Rockettes in NYC, now based here in Canberra!
Our Tap Kix dancers love to play around with rhythm, beats and experiment with sound. They enjoy the challenge of blending traditional tap with modern street tap and combining this with an artistic and entertaining twist! The High Kix line consists of 12 glamorous ladies whose individual personalities will entertain and excite all audiences. There is nothing risqué about this group – it is pure elegance with a hint of cheeky fun! Come and see them in their Merry Kix-mas Seasonal Soiree at Canberra’s Christmas in July Festival!
FRIDAY | 9PM TO 10:15PM
Flower Market.
A Canberran-born-and-raised four piece that navigate psychedelic, summery riffs and intricately catchy vibes. Flowermarket’ is the joint genius of Ed York (vocals), Charlie Curry (guitar), Finn Clarke (bass) and Ryan Vernon (drums), breaking into the Canberra indie-rock scene.
SATURDAY | 12PM TO 1:30PM
The Faumuis.
Kashia, Salale and Koebi Faumui are a vocal group who’ve been singing and performing together for over eight years. Predominately raised and influenced by gospel and acapella music from a young age, all three have been classically trained in piano and also play guitar, bass, ukulele, trumpet, Cajon and drums. “The Americans have The Jacksons, the British The Bee Gees & we’ve got The Faumuis”
SATURDAY | 2PM TO 3:30PM
Monica Moore.
SATURDAY | 4PM TO 5:30PM
Xmas Carols.
Marcie-Cecile – The Marie-Cecile’s Music Ensemble was established in 2020 with the support of the Googong community management and director Marie-Cecile Henderson. The choir provides a sociable, educational and enjoyable group learning experience for adults of Jerrabomberra, Canberra, Queanbeyan and Googong through choral singing.
Website:https://mariececilesmusic.com/
SATURDAY | 7PM TO 8PM
Kix Art Production.
Kix Arts Productions is excited to present a Seasonal Soiree featuring the High Kix Cabaret follies & Tap KixHoofers. Based at Bom Funk Dance Studio in Queanbeyan, these performers are trained by International entertainment experts from as far as the Moulin Rouge in Paris and Radio City Rockettes in NYC, now based here in Canberra!
Our Tap Kix dancers love to play around with rhythm, beats and experiment with sound. They enjoy the challenge of blending traditional tap with modern street tap and combining this with an artistic and entertaining twist! The High Kix line consists of 12 glamorous ladies whose individual personalities will entertain and excite all audiences. There is nothing risqué about this group – it is pure elegance with a hint of cheeky fun! Come and see them in their Merry Kix-mas Seasonal Soiree at Canberra’s Christmas in July Festival!
SATURDAY | 8PM TO 9:30PM
MAXO.
MAXO is the velvety smooth Australian voice taking the pop world by storm.’ – Happy Magazine
MAXO is an Australian artist based in Canberra. From a young age, the artist had a passion for losing himself in the magic of the guitar and songwriting and has since dedicated his life to music, becoming addicted to the adrenaline rush of performing. Finding himself playing in front of tens of thousands of people after winning his city’s talent competition, a portal of opportunity opened and from then onwards, he has not looked back. MAXO’s energising music feels timeless and colourful, with a burst of subtle country/folk production and flavour from his globe-trotting travels around the US.
SUNDAY | 1:30PM TO 4PM
Kim Yang.
Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Bon Iver, Taiwanese-Australian songstress Kim Yang writes music on love, death and mental health issues with evocative lyrics, driving melodies and soaring vocals. Her ethereal blend of sounds balances delicately between vulnerability and power. Since 2019 Kim has released 2 EPs and received various grants from ArtACT, including to produce her upcoming new project. Her music has been aired regularly on Double J radio and premiered on triple J. She is a regular at bigs gigs and festivals, including the National Folk Festival earlier this year with her band.
SUNDAY | 4 TO 5:30PM
Monica Moore.
SUNDAY | 6PM TO 7PM
Canberra City Band.
Canberra City Band (CCB) was historically coined ‘the official band of the ACT’ and remains Australia’s oldest and longest-running community concert band. CCB Inc has a rich history of supporting the community by providing a place where people come to play music, develop as musicians, make connections and provide music and entertainment for local audiences.
Website: https://canberracityband.com
SUNDAY | 7PM TO 8PM
Xmas Carols.
Marcie-Cecile – The Marie-Cecile’s Music Ensemble was established in 2020 with the support of the Googong community management and director Marie-Cecile Henderson. The choir provides a sociable, educational and enjoyable group learning experience for adults of Jerrabomberra, Canberra, Queanbeyan and Googong through choral singing.
Website:https://mariececilesmusic.com/
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