Channel Seven reveals major change to Carols in the Domain broadcast after complaints from viewers
Channel Seven have offered fans a festive treat after announcing their Carols in the Domain will be broadcast live from Sydney on Saturday, December 21.
The decision comes after the network faced criticism from fans over its decision to air a pre-recorded version of the event in recent years.
The Wiggles will be back on the Carols in the Domain stage this year alongside Samantha Jade and pop singer Budjerah and entertainer Rhonda Burchmore.
Fans can also look forward to seeing Dancing With The Stars’ Kym Johnson, who will make his first appearance at the Christmas event.
Also appearing are ARIA award winner Conrad Sewell, Australia’s Got Talent winner Mark Vincent and Back to the Rafters star Hugh Sheridan.
In the meantime, Yahoo lifestyle reported Saturday that while no host has been confirmed, Sunrise stars Natalie Barr and Matt “Shirvo” Shirvington will likely be first in line for the gig.
Channel Seven have offered fans a festive treat after announcing their Carols in the Domain will be broadcast live from Sydney on Saturday, December 21. Pictured: Presenters Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington
The Brekkie Central team of Barr and Shirvington headlined the 2023 event, which attracted more than 2 million viewers and also proved to be a hit with audiences.
Other features of the live show include ‘snowfall’ and fireworks.
Seven has presented the charity event since 1983.
It comes after seven disappointed viewers in 2022 after it withheld a pre-recorded version of the show for a week before it aired on December 23.
Angry fans of the event posted on X to express their frustrations with the network’s decision.
‘Can @Channel7 explain why they are postponing the broadcast of Carols in the Domain until Friday? Rank stupidity,” one person wrote.
Another said: ‘I got so excited thinking I was going to have a fun evening with the Carols in the Domain on TV, only to read that they aren’t on TV until the 23rd.’
“I was curious about Carols in the Domain this year, knew it was airing tonight but not on 7,” someone else complained.
The decision comes after the network faced criticism from fans over its decision to air a pre-recorded version of the event in recent years.
The Wiggles are back on the Carols in the Domain stage this year alongside Samantha Jade (pictured) and pop singer Budjerah and entertainer Rhonda Burchmore
‘It was so perfectly spaced that it was shown on TV the same night it aired and then with candlelight on Christmas Eve. I’m so sad right now, makes me feel festive, damn it,” someone else agreed.
‘But fear not… according to the official website there will be a ‘live broadcast’ of tonight’s event on TV next weekend. That’s not how live broadcasts work, gang.”
Someone else said: ‘I don’t understand why Channel 7 can’t show Carols LIVE and TONIGHT on the Domain. The Schools Spectaculars in NSW and VIC can wait another day’.
‘I just discovered that Christmas carols are no longer broadcast live in the domain. Pretty disgusting @Channel7,” another person wrote.
Another viewer thought: ‘Probably because there’s swimming, even though I don’t know anyone who watches it.’
“I loved that they showed it on the Saturday before Christmas and Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Eve. Now they’re hitting them together and it’s too much,” someone else complained.
‘It was so perfectly spaced that it was shown on TV the same night it aired and then with candlelight on Christmas Eve. I’m so sad right now, makes me feel festive, damn it,” someone else agreed.
Fans can obtain tickets for the Carols in the Domain via the event website here.
Prices range from $395 for Diamond Class to $21.70. However, concertgoers can find a spot on the Party Lawn for free.