Entertainment Stage
5 – 9.15pm, Davey Street
Make your way to the Entertainment stage to sing and dance until the stars begin to twinkle. Your favourite Christmas entertainers will be performing all your most loved carols, and the kids will love the different artists lighting up the stage.
Artist Information
MC - Kristin Wantenarr
Kristin has been immersed within the entertainment and arts industry from a very early age, currently Kristin is a director of an entertainment company and mentors dancers. Kristin has worked across a variety of jobs within the industry including Princes and Carnival Cruise Lines, NIDA Arts Theatre, Home and Away, Cartoon Network Kids, Nickelodeon and ABC Kids.
Facebook: @wanolientertainment
5pm The Mik Maks (including Santa’s Arrival)
Santa Clause is coming to town! Join Santa and friends on the parade toward main stage, starting at the corner of Young and High Street at 5pm. The energetic parade will flow along Young Street (north bound) heading for the Entertainment Stage located on Davey Street, ready to meet the Mik Maks who will be ready to rock Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights. Brothers Al, Joel, daughter Ava and loveable friend Drums the Panda perform their high energy shows all across the country. Due to the overwhelming success of their YouTube channel now kids all over the globe are going nuts for their music. However, there's something for both the young and young at heart at a Mik Mak Christmas Show.
Facebook: @TheMikMaks More about Santa and his arrival can be found here.
5.55pm Low Impact Family Aerobic Fun with PARC
6:10pm Bethany Fisher
One of Australia's most sought-after children's entertainers, Bethany Fisher is thrilled to be returning in person to Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights with her high-energy, interactive, non-stop singing and dancing show. Winner of "Best Kids Live Show" at the "What's On 4 Kids" awards, Bethany has performed her show for children and families across Australia. A show for the young and young at heart, it's time to jump up on your feet and get ready to dance along to "Bethany Fisher's Christmas Spectacular", because there's lots of fun to be had.
Facebook: @bethanyfishermusic
6:45pm Frankston Ladies Choir
The most versatile choir on the Mornington Peninsula, the Frankston Ladies Choir will impress you with their dynamic range of repertoire – much in glorious 3-part harmony. They’re very proud to have performed at the Alta Pusteria Festival in Italy, at The Espy, The Brunswick Hotel, Festival of Voice in Tasmania and of course Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights. Musical Director - Simon Walters and Flautist Sarah Aubery
Facebook: @frankstonladies-choir | Web: frankstonladieschoir.org
7pm Oskar Proy
Australian singer song-writer Oskar Proy is Inspired by many genres and eras with years of experience which all began 10 years ago at the tender age of 13 Busking at the Markets, to his performances on the Voice Australia in 2018 and subsequent invitations to perform in Asturias up in the northern part of Spain.
Oskar Proy's unique and eclectic sound draws predominately from the influences of folk, pop, dance, synth-pop and hip-hop. Accompanied by his passion for storytelling, with hints of his South American and Spanish heritage, he provides an authentic twist to modern popular music.
Facebook: @oskarproymusician | Instagram: @oskar.proy.music
7.20pm PLOS Musical Productions
PLOS Musical Productions have performed in Frankston since 1965 and presents two productions each year at Frankston Arts Centre. Their next show, The Boy From Oz, opens on New Year's Eve for a limited season.
Facebook: @PLOS.musical.productions
Instagram: @plosmusicalproductions
7:40pm The Pacific Belles
The Pacific Belles, Betty Dot and Mabel are Australia’s hottest retro style singing trio. Inspired by the music of the 1940‘s their show ‘Sing, Swing, Get in The Mood’ was a sell out at the Adelaide Fringe Festival where they received rave reviews and have since been dubbed “Australia’s very own Andrew Sisters”. The Pacific Belles perform on Cruise lines, special events and Airshows, they have sung at the MCG and many festivals. They are regulars on ABC Radio and have released a Christmas single “If you want a Happy Christmas” with Neighbours Star Alan Fletcher.
Facebook: @thepacificbelles
8:15pm Lucy Holmes and Greg Gould
Lucy Holmes is one of Australia’s hardest working performers. Lucy has been heard on the ariwaves of Melbourne on 89.9TheLight for the last 14 years as part of the award-winning Lucy and Kel breakfast show. Coming from a musical background and a degree in Music Theatre, Lucy has worked as a television host, Radio host, professional singer, actress, recording artist, voiceover artist, and MC. In recent years, Lucy has been a host and judge on TV Shows such as Ch9 The Mint and Ch7 All Together Now, and has appeared in TV series such as ABC Paper Giants 2 & Prank Patrol. Lucy has also performed as lead vocalist on many TV shows including Dancing With the Stars, The Logies, Carols By Candlelight, Good Morning Australia, the AFL Grand Final & The Good Friday Appeal. Lucy has performed backing vocals for many industry greats, including Westlife, Florence & The Machine, Guy Sebastian, Delta Goodrem, Dami Im and many more. She is thrilled to be celebrating Christmas with Frankston this year!
Greg Gould is one of Australia’s most exciting live performers and recording artists, ARIA chart sensation Greg Gould has achieved global success with over 20 million views of his award-winning music videos and number one album '1998', his powerhouse vocals and charisma on both stage and screen have fostered a genuine connection to his audience as he continues to break new ground exploring his artistry. A natural born performer, Greg has been a consistent force on Australia’s musical landscape since becoming the runner up of ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ in 2013. Since then Greg's career has gone from strength to strength touring the world to sold out shows.
Lucy and Greg met on the set of Channel 7's All Together Now where they were judges! They hit it off and have been performing ever since. Join Lucy and Greg as they take you on a journey of your favourite Christmas Carols and songs, with great audience interaction, humour and the most amazing vocals!
9.15pm Tree Lighting and Fireworks
The evenings finale concludes in the awe-inspiring tree lighting ceremony and fireworks display. Watch tree side as the 30m tall Nor Folk Pine tree comes alight above your very eyes for the first time in 2022!
It's the moment in time everyone waits for! Best viewing vantages can be found here.
