Kim Kirkman will bring some festive magic to St George’s Church in Maleny with his Christmas Delight concert on December 12, featuring choirs, carols and a special new arrangement of two French Christmas favourites.
Kim Kirkman has named his traditional Christmas concert, in St Georges Church at 11am on December 12, Christmas Delight because he knew his followers would be delighted with his new concert, for 2026.
Chair of St George’s concert committee, Susan Myring, said this will be the eighth Christmas concert since the series began.
“We began the concert series in April 2019 at the suggestion of our then Priest-in-charge Revd Jeanette Jamieson, even though we did not realise the challenges ahead with Covid. But the concerts were popular, and we practised seating distance all through that time, with the enthusiastic support of our next priest Revd Deb Bird.
“The Christmas concerts have always been our most popular; and each one conducted by our local professional musician, Kim Kirkman - violinist, harpist and one of the original Ten Tenors,” she said.
The concert this year has no specific theme, but will feature the Inspiration Choir and the Caloundra Community Choir, with traditional and not so traditional music. It will include the premiere of Kim’s new arrangement, combining two French carols, Il est ne, (He is born), and Ding-dong Merrily on High.
The program will also feature singing duo Pam and Barry Woods, as well as the usual popular audience participation of favourite carols. ‘Sunny Strings’, a duo with Kim on harp and Norman Mustard, violin, will present the beautiful Mary Did You Know.
Current priest, Revd Kim Wright said she was happy to continue the tradition of the St George’s concert series.
“Music has been a feature in our churches for centuries, so I am grateful to the concert committee, who are prepared to continue their work for the ninth year in 2027. I am delighted to welcome to our church in Maleny, not only our own congregation, but also to share it with the wider public,” she said.
• Tickets are $25 and include Christmas ‘cheer’ after the 11am concert. They are available from humanitix.com.au or at the door. The committee said this concert is very popular, so patrons are advised to arrive early for tickets at the door.