The Leichhardt Espresso Chorus produces a free Carols on Norton concert and Lantern Parade each year (with the generous support of the sponsors listed below). The celebrations start at 7pm at the rotunda in Pioneers Memorial Park (Norton Street Leichhardt) on the last Sunday before Christmas.
Families and groups from Leichhardt and beyond are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy traditional and contemporary festive music, including Australian compositions and arrangements, performed by an excellent orchestra, soloists, and over 100 singers including the Inner West Children's Chorus.
This event features an evocative lantern parade at dusk. All were welcome to make a lantern and children are invited to join the Inner West Children's Chorus (it's free). Watch this space for more detail about how to participate.
Any musical activity is a powerful builder of friendships, community bonds and social capital. The aim of Carols on Norton is to encourage community interaction through music-making by people of all ages and ability; at the highest level; in a community setting. Michelle Leonard, Artistic Director, Leichhardt Espresso Chorus
Photo galleries
Here is a selection of photograph galleries from recent Carols on Norton. Click on any picture to see a full-sized version.
