Flying Brick to roll out Carols by the Barrels

THE inaugural Carols by the Barrels at Flying Brick Cider House will be rolled out next weekend.

Organisers say the audience should expect a night of fabulous, festive fun for all ages, with free entry.

A six-piece band will take to the stage on the expansive Flying Brick lawn to belt out an array of Christmas favourites with a modern, funky twist.

The show will feature a contemporary, eclectic mix of rock, reggae, blues, pop and funk.

There will be two sets of carols plus one set of contemporary pop covers to finish off the evening.

Eating options will include street-style food, house-made baked goodies, pop-up wineries Jack Rabbit, Leura Park and Yes said the Seal as well as Christmas cocktails, cider and beer on the pour.

Children will enjoy face painting and a visit from Santa.

Curated and directed by Bridget Sharp (solo recording artist and vocalist/keyboards with indie band Dandecat), the band comprises a composite line up of up-and-coming professional musicians:

• Nick Robinson (Drummer – also plays for artist Eaglemont, Kieran Wallace)
• Zac Robertson (Guitarist – Dandecat, Will Clift, Zac Robertson)
• Sean Close (Bassist – Dandecat, Will Clift, Kieran Wallace, Zac Robertson)
• Jordy McMillan (Vocals – Drums of War)
• Bridget Sharp (Keyboard and vocals – Dandecat), and
• Keiton Grace (Vocals).

The crowd can also look forward to a choir participating in a few songs as well as some other guest appearances.

Proposed set one list, 45-50 minutes:

• Little Drummer Boy
• O Come All Ye Faithful
• Mary’s Boy Child
• Once in Royal David’s City
• Winter Wonderland
• Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
• Joy to The World
• Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
• Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
• Christmas is All Around (Love Actually version)
• Jingle Bell Rock

Proposed set two list, 45-50 minutes:

• Carol of the Bells
• 12 Days of Christmas
• Rockin’ Little Christmas
• Shake Up Christmas
• Aussie Jingle Bells
• Sleigh Ride
• Silent Night
• How to Make Gravy
• Santa Claus is Coming to town
• Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
• Last Christmas
• All I Want for Christmas is You
• Feliz Navidad

Carols by the Barrels will be held at the Flying Brick Cider House, 1251/1269 Bellarine Highway, Wallington, on December 15.

Gates open at 5pm with music starting at 6pm.

Limited seating is available. Patrons are welcome to bring picnic rugs but strictly no food or beverages are permitted to be brought on site.

To register your attendance (so Santa knows what to expect), head to flyingbrickciderco.com.au