Fundraising recipient sough for 2025 Carols by Candlelight

Published on 03 October 2025

Rockhampton Regional Council is currently seeking applications from local charities to receive financial donations from concert goers for the 2025 Carols by Candlelight.

Every year Council selects one local charity to receive ticket proceeds and donations, to go towards a local project or service.

Rockhampton Regional Council Communities Culture and Heritage spokesperson Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson said that  Carols by Candlelight has raised a significant amount over the years, which has helped many local organisations help those in need in Rockhampton Region.

“Money donated through Carols by Candlelight has given a significant boost to many local charities in past years, and helped them continue their good work,” he said.

“To make the decision about which organisation Carols by Candlelight will support, we ask potential recipients fill out an application form to provide some details about their organisation, who their organisation benefits and what they would spend the money on if their application was successful,” Cr Wickerson said.

To be considered, the recipient organisation must meet the following criteria:

• Be based in Rockhampton or service the people of the Rockhampton Regional Council area
•  Be a registered, incorporated, not-for-profit organisation
•  The money donated to the selected organisation must be used for a specific activity or purchase, which must be detailed in the application.

Other conditions may apply. See the application form for eligibility criteria and information.

“Even when times are tough, concert goers still dig deep and give what they can, knowing that their donations will help those in need in this region. So I urge eligible local charitable organisations to consider applying to be our fundraising recipient for 2025,” Cr Wickerson said.

Application forms are available from www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/CarolscharityEOI

Applications are now open and must be received by 12 October.  For more information contact Council on 4932 9000.

Carols by Candlelight is a Rockhampton Regional Council event supported by local businesses.

Carols by Candlelight will be held at the Pilbeam Theatre on Friday 12 December and Saturday 13 December 2025. Tickets will be $5 for adults and $2 for concessions, with proceeds going to the selected charity. Tickets will be on sale soon from www.seeitlive.com.au 

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