For many years, Darebin’s annual Carols were celebrated as a family Christmas concert held at All Nations Park in Northcote.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Carols event pivoted into Illuminate Darebin where Council buildings and sites were lit up with artistic light installations, complemented by an online Community Mixed Tape featuring different community choirs showcasing end of year festive songs.
In December 2021 we introduced a new annual concert series across various Darebin sites titled Our Songs: A celebration of Peace, Love and Joy which will run again in 2024 for the community to enjoy.
This focus on Peace, Love and Joy is inspired by the idea of our local community coming together in the spirit of reconciliation and harmony at the neighbourhood level.