Sing Australia Coffs Harbour closes year on a high note Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 29, 2024 Sing Australia Coffs Harbour members Ros Hopwood, Laura Good, Bev Morris, Conductor Karen Englefield, Accompanist Lucy Watson, Isabella Brandli and Lexie Nelson. SING Australia’s Coffs Harbour group wrapped up its year on a high note, celebrating with a festive, fun-filled evening on 9 December. “Our final night of singing was full of holiday cheer, with carols and some members’ choice songs,” said Isabella, co-leader with Bev, Lexie, and Ros. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au “One of our members celebrates their birthday on Christmas Day, so we sang ‘Happy Birthday’ and their chosen number from our song books.” Following the official event, the celebrations continued at a member’s home, with a second round of carols, food, dancing, and plenty of karaoke. Sing Australia, founded in 1985 by trained opera singer Colin Slater OAM, is an Australia-wide organisation with a mission to foster a culture of singing in Australia. Colin was inspired during his time in Italy, where he noticed the joy people found in singing for its own sake and wanted to share that experience with Australians. “Anyone is welcome to join Sing Australia,” said Bev. The Coffs Harbour singer said it is a diverse and inclusive group. “While not everyone can sing on their own, we can all sing together.” Bev also noted that membership is a token payment. “It’s a great get-together for the social, physical, and mental health benefits. “We’re looking forward to a new collection of songs in early 2025 to add to our already extensive repertoire.” Sing Australia Coffs Harbour resumes on Monday, 13 January, meeting every Monday night (except public holidays) from 7pm to 9pm at the Coffs Harbour Girl Guide Hall in Harbour Drive. By Andrea FERRARI Sing Australia Coffs Harbour’s Christmas sing-a-long. Sing singers Steve and Laurent. Male ensemble Steve, Tom, Graham, Geoff and Graeme.