What’s on in the Wimmera Mallee this December
Find out what’s going on this December in the Wimmera Mallee.
Hometown, Alice Skye
Saturday 10 December, 1PM – 6PM
Sawyer Park Sound Shell, Horsham
Alice Skye will join the Always Live line-up as the headline act of the Victorian flagship music festival’s second Hometown concert – a new regional First Nations concert series. The award-winning Wergaia/Wemba Wemba singer-songwriter is an artist whose reputation for bringing forth emotional exposure and introspective storytelling is unparalleled. She returns to Horsham to perform as part of Hometown, a concert series that sees celebrated First Peoples performers journey back to their hometowns for special one-off shows alongside rising local talent.
Alice says; “Returning home to play at this venue is going to be beautiful, it is wild to think that I saw Spiderbait play there when I was a kid, and as a teen I ran across that stage with my friends, pretending to perform! Now I am coming home with my band and it will be so special, especially being alongside Barengi Gadjin Wimmera River.”
This is a free event.
Darren Hanlon Live in Watchem
Friday 2 December, 7PM
The Church, Watchem
Join acclaimed singer-songwriter Darren Hanlon as he brings this year to a close with an intimate solo show at magical venue, The Church in Watchem.
In March this year Hanlon released his sixth studio album, Life Tax. It proved to be his most pared down effort to date, full of lyrically dense narrative tales and emotional love songs. For those less acquainted, Hanlon has toured with the likes of the Lucksmiths, the Dearhunters and Weddings, Parties, Anything leader Mick Thomas.
“Even in a long-form setting, Hanlon remains a master of emotional shorthand.” – The Australian
Melbourne Grammar Symphony Orchestra
Saturday 10 December, 7.30 – 9PM
Wycheproof Shire Hall
Melbourne Grammar School Symphony Orchestra is bringing the finest classical music to Wycheproof, as a part of their Victorian Tour. 85 students will travel to Wycheproof by steam train to perform beloved and incredible works by Brahms, Massenet, Tchaikovksy, a new Australian piece and a suite from John Williams’ music from the Harry Potter films.
All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Wycheproof Railways Station community centre.
Nhill Cup
Monday 26 December (Boxing Day), 11AM – 6PM
Nhill Racecourse
The excitement doesn’t stop after Christmas. Head to Nhill for the annual its annual Cup on Boxing Day. Great Nhill racing isn’t complete without kids’ activities, live music and the Luv-A-Duck Fashions on the Field. With a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere, pack your picnic rug, a camp chair and get right up close to all the action – It is country racing at its best.
Mixx FM Horsham Santa Day Races
Saturday 18 December, 11AM – 6PM
Horsham and District Racing Club
Strap-in for a family fun day at the races! With free kids’ activities, Santa on the track and loads of live music and entertainment. With excellent race-day packages, great food and cold drinks, the Santa Day races is the best way to get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy some great country races at the same time.
Christmas Carols
How do we tell you it’s that time of year without saying it’s that time of year?! Bursting with Christmas spirit, our towns sure know how to put on a show. Christmas Carols events are the perfect activity for the family and a great opportunity to catch up with friends to kick off the silly season. We’ve capture Carols events form right across the region
Dimboola Christmas Carols and Twilight Market
Friday 2 December
6 – 8PM
A & P Society Building, Dimboola Riverfront
Edenhope Carols Traditional Service
Sunday 4 December
7PM
St Malachy’s Church, Edenhope
Sunday 11 December
6 – 9PM
Sawyer Park Soundshell, Horsham
Nhill Christmas Carols in the Park
Saturday 17 December
6 – 10PM
Jaypex Park, Victoria Street, Nhill
Christmas Markets
Head to a local Christmas market to support our local businesses this Christmas season. Shop local and gift your friends and family beautiful and unique gifts this holiday season. Find the Christmas markets in the Wimmera Mallee here:
Dimboola Twilight Christmas Market
Friday 2 December
5 – 9PM
A & P Society Building, Dimboola Riverfront
Horsham Makers Christmas Market
Saturday 3 December
9AM – 1PM
28 McLachlan Street, Horsham
Warracknabeal Twilight Christmas Market
Friday 9 December
6 – 8PM
Rural Northwest Health
18 Dimboola Road, Warracknabeal
Saturday 10 December
5 – 9PM
Lake Marma, Murtoa
Natimuk Farmers Christmas Market
Sunday 11 December
10AM – 1PM
Natimuk Showgrounds, Natimuk
