Community singers expected to flock to Last Christmas mashup in Wheeler Place
- intouch Magazine
- Nov 18, 2025
- 2 min read
Registrations are now open for Newcastle’s favourite festive community chorus, with Civic Theatre’s One Song Sing event returning to Wheeler Place next month.
This will be the third year Novocastrians have been given an hour to learn a special Christmas song before joining together in a one-off public pop-up performance led by community music group The Sum of the Parts.
Following two hugely successful renditions of Paul Kelly’s Christmas classic ‘How to Make Gravy’, this year’s mashup will blend the nostalgia of Wham’s holiday hit ‘Last Christmas’ with the modern pop song ‘Birds of a Feather’ by Billie Eilish.
Executive Manager Civic Theatre Leonie Wallace said the event is a way of celebrating the Christmas season with the community.
“One Song Sing is our way of saying thank you to the community for their support of the theatre during the past year,” Ms Wallace said.
“We look forward to welcoming the community back to Wheeler Place on 22 December for another wonderful celebration in the heart of the Civic precinct.”
Chair of City of Newcastle’s Community and Culture Strategic Advisory Committee Cr Jenny Barrie said the event offers a unique opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to share in the fun of a festive community sing-along.
"One Song Sing has attracted around 3,000 combined registrations during the past two years and has become a festive favourite, uniting locals in a relaxed, joyful singing experience that connects and celebrates community spirit,” Cr Barrie said.
The free sing-along will start from 5.30pm on Monday 22 December. Visit the Civic Theatre website to register for the event.
No prior singing experience is required as the event is inclusive, welcoming and designed to make everyone feel part of something special.
The performance will also be recorded and shared online, allowing the wider community and those who are unable to make it on the day to experience the festive spirit. A link to last year’s performance can be found here.
