This Is (Callea's) Christmas

Gift giving just got easier this Christmas with news of a long awaited Christmas album by Anthony Callea to be released in November. 

Titled  'This Is Christmas'  the album includes many of the most requested songs he has performed over the past 10 years at the Vision Australia Carols By Candlelight, a must for all Callea fans and lovers of the festival season this Christmas.  The official press release, and track list  can be read below the pictured cover art.

Anthony Callea one of Australia’s finest voices, is thrilled to reveal that he will release a brand new Christmas album, ‘This Is Christmas’, on November 8, 2013.

Anthony returns to the studio with producer and long-time friend John Foreman along with an incredible 55 piece orchestra to record this much anticipated new Christmas album; The follow-up to Anthony’s first album on ABC Music, ‘THIRTY’, which was released in April this year and achieved a No.18 ARIA Album Chart debut. ‘This Is Christmas’ will feature twelve iconic Christmas songs, from ‘The First Noel’, to ‘Amazing Grace’ and ‘Don’t Save It All For Christmas Day’.

Featuring guest vocalist Tim Campbell on ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’, the esteemed National Boys Choir on ‘Ave Maria’ and ‘O Holy Night’ and one of the most beautiful acapella versions of ‘Amazing Grace’ you’ll hear, ‘This Is Christmas’ is a stunning collection of beautifully arranged tracks that are especially close to Anthony’s heart. The release of ‘This Is Christmas’ in 2013 is a fitting occasion, as this year marks the tenth consecutive year of Anthony’s involvement with Melbourne’s Carols by Candlelight and working relationship with Musical Director John Foreman, who produced the record breaking and multi-platinum selling single ‘The Prayer’.

Anthony says “Christmas truly is my favourite time of the year and I can’t describe how excited I am to be releasing ‘This Is Christmas’. It’s been a long time coming and to be able to create this album with John Foreman along with a talented orchestra, The National Boys Choir and with musicians who are the finest in the country, I couldn’t be more proud and overjoyed about this album. I sincerely hope this album captures the spirit and meaning of Christmas for all and will live on in many homes for Christmases to come.”


‘THIS IS CHRISTMAS’  Track listing
1. Don’t Save It All For Christmas Day
2. The First Noel
3. Christmas Baby, Please Come Home
4. Silent Night (feat: Stuart Fraser on Guitar)
5. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
6. Ave Maria (feat: The National Boys Choir)
7. Do You Hear What I Hear?
8. Mary Did You Know
9. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (feat: Tim Campbell)
10. Amazing Grace (feat: Susie Ahern, Michelle Serrett, Rod Davies
11. O Holy Night (feat: The National Boys Choir12. Note To God

Candlelight's warm glow

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What A Christmas Cracker!

As is becoming a Carols By Candlelight tradition, Anthony Callea once again thrilled the crowd with his brilliant performances. With thanks to Mairanya, enjoy the stunningly beautiful Mary Did You Know and the upbeat, joyful Do You See What I See?

Carols Confirmation

Christmas In The Park

Callea and Christmas

CHRISTMAS ON THE BROADWATER

It will be a Callean Christmas for those on the Gold Coast with news that Anthony Callea will be headlining the annual Xmas On The Broadwater event.

Mas Entertainment is delighted to have secured the great talent of Anthony Callea to headline the “Xmas On The Broadwater” Free concert for Gold Coast City on December 10th at Broadwater Parklands in Southport between 6pm and 9pm. Also on the bill is Australian Recording artist Mark Watson along with the sensational talents of FIGARO and the acclaimed group MASKE who are returning from USA for Xmas. Chase Creations Dance will open the show and for three hours the Gold Coast will be entertained by some of the best artists in Australia.

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Carols with Callea

Christmas comes early to the city of Brisbane with the news that Anthony Callea is to headline Carols In The Park.

Merry Christmas indeed Brisbane!
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Setting A Trend...

Enjoy the Carols By Candlelight performances that were so remarkable they became a trending topic on Twitter  - Anthony Callea opens the evening with 'O Come All Ye Faithful, and stops the show with a stunning rendition of 'Don't Save It All For Christmas Day





to quote his partner - Tim Campbell   "Sorry, has to be said - effing brilliant Goosebumps!! "

Callea By Candlelight

Christmas just wouldn't be the same without  Vision Australia's Carols By Candlelight, and Carols By Candlelight just wouldn't be the same without Anthony Callea.

Thankfully Anthony has again donated his time and talent to this most worthy cause.

Enjoy Anthony and a host of other performers Christmas Eve on Channel 9, or soak up the atmosphere live at the Sydney Myer Music Bowl.

Hark The Herald

Angel Sings...

With Anthony busy on his writing trip to LA, news has come to light that Anthony will be Special Guest Artist at the Ipswich Carols this year.

The event is to be held on Saturday the 27th of November. 

Those who were fortunate enough to attend the Townsville or Mt Waverly carols when Anthony was the headline act know just what a treat is in store for the people of Ipswich - Merry Christmas indeed!

Not So Silent Night

source Cairns Post - with thanks to Diissee

Paladino,Callea Quadruple Crowd

Organisers of Mount Waverley Carols were thrilled with the increase in crowd numbers at this years Carols - the audience was almost 4 times the size of last years event!



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source - Mt Waverley Leader

Layla To Shine

Brighton East youngster Layla Bodnar will be in experienced hands next week for her starring role in the Carols by Candlelight at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

Layla, 5, who has just been named the face of the event by Vision Australia, will be joined by singer Anthony Callea, who has been made official ambassador.

Just six weeks old when diagnosed with a serious eye condition, Layla remains an inspiration, say her parents Max and Konji.

As for Callea, it is the second time he will be the show's ambassador and the sixth time he has performed at the much-loved event.

"I couldn't imagine spending Christmas Eve any other way," he said.

"In the role of ambassador I've been lucky enough to meet some fantastic kids and their families who are achieving remarkable things despite being blind or having low vision.

"Their stories have inspired me and it will make this year's performance a lot more meaningful for me."

Layla wins a heart

The rain did little to dampen the spirits of five-year-old Layla Bodnar, the face of Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight this year, who stole the hearts of viewers watching the Official Launch of the 2009 Carols By Candlelight on Channel Nine's TODAY show.

Layla certainly made an impression on Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight Ambassador Anthony Callea, who visited Layla and her family recently to see how the event helps to provide services for children like Layla.

Anthony is a huge fan of the event - he is always a popular performer at the iconic event and took on the role of Ambassador two years ago. He explained to weather presenter Shura Tuft that the event was special to him and he gets "goosebumps" as a performer.

Carols Launch

Anthony fans, it's that time of year again - time to get in the festive mood and join Vision Australia for the official launch of their flagship fundraising event, Carols by Candlelight.

As the official countdown to Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight begins, the Today Show's weather presenter will broadcast live from City Square and play host to some of the entertainers performing this year, including Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight ambassador Anthony Callea, Ricki-Lee Coulter and musical guru John Foreman.

If you are not in Melbourne, fear not, you can tune into the fun on Channel 9's TODAY show from 6am.

Star Studded Evening

Stars Of Christmas

Great news for those of us who adored Anthony's version of O Holy Night. It has been included on a new Christmas Compliation available now.

'Stars of Christmas' brings together a host of all time great Australian artists bringing their distinctive vocals to some of the greatest Christmas tracks. This album is sure to put some cheer in your Christmas stocking!


Track Listing

1.Jessica Mauboy - Miss You Most (At Christmas Time)
2.Guy Sebastian - The Christmas Song
3.Katie Noonan - Maybe This Christmas
4.Hugh Sheridan - The Christmas Waltz
5.Human Nature - Away In A Manger
6.Amy Pearson - All I Want For Christmas Is You
7.Natalie Bassingthwaighte & Shannon Noll - Please Come Home For Christmas
8.Anthony Callea - O Holy Night
9.John Farnham - One Little Christmas Tree
10.David Campbell - Jingle Bell Rock
11.Cassie Davis - Joy To The World
12.Mark Vincent - Grown Up Christmas List
13.Delta Goodrem - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
14.Damien Leith - This Christmas
15.Adam Harvey - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
16.Wes Carr - I Believe In Father Christmas
17.Sam Moran - Silent Night

Album or individual tracks can be downloaded from iTunes and BigPond or the physical album can be purchased at JB HiFi stores.

Anthony The Ambassador

Anthony Callea has been announced as the 2009 Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight Ambassador.

For the past 5 years he has definitely cemented his name as a true favourite at the carols and this year will be no exception. Anthony was also Amassador in 2007.

"I couldn't imagine spending Christmas Eve any other way than being part of Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight. I feel honoured once again to be asked to be their ambassador and I look forward to working with this wonderful organisation to help promote the amazing work they do for the vision impaired in the country."

The Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight is broadcasted nationally on Christmas Eve on the Nine Network.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

It just wouldn't be Christmas without Carols and two of Australia's finest and favourite voices, Anthony Callea and Silvie Paladino headline the annual Mount Waverley Carols this year.

Hosted by Showbiz stalwart Patti Newton, the event will be held at the Mount Waverley Shopping Village on December 5th.