Music lovers, get ready to “Deck the shed with bits of wattle” as the beloved Morning Melodies series presents its final performance for 2025: Home for Christmas with award-winning artist Darren Coggan. Scheduled for Wednesday, 3 December 2025 at 11am, this special free event will take place at the Burdekin Memorial Hall to accommodate the large crowds this festive favourite always draws. Morning tea will be provided, and bookings are essential.
Darren Coggan is one of Australia’s most versatile and celebrated performers, known for his skillful storytelling and captivating stage presence. Over the course of a diverse career spanning Australian Country Music, Musical Theatre, and Television, Coggan has won over audiences both at home and internationally. His touring productions, including tributes to the songbooks of John Denver, James Taylor, and his acclaimed portrait of Cat Stevens, have graced prestigious stages worldwide, including the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and Liverpool Philharmonic, often with sell-out seasons.
Home for Christmas promises a heartwarming and engaging experience, filled with laughter, sing-along songs, and the joyful spirit of Christmas in Australia. It’s an intimate celebration of being “home for the holidays,” featuring tales and tunes that reflect the warmth and charm of the season.
Coggan’s Christmas album, This Christmas, showcases his expressive, powerful voice and signature storytelling, which critics have praised for its charm and style. The Australian described him as “the evening’s king of hearts… a fresh, powerful, expressive voice, and he just oozed style,” while the Sunday Herald Sun lauded his “outstanding musical storytelling.”
As a special bonus, audiences at this final Morning Melodies performance will hear the announcement of the 2026 Morning Melodies schedule. This free, Council-sponsored event is a must for locals and visitors alike looking to soak up the festive season through music and community spirit.
Bookings are essential for this popular event, so secure your spot early and join Darren Coggan for a morning of festive cheer, song, and storytelling.
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