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She shot to fame on The Voice Australia, toured with Keith Urban and Ed Sheeran, sold out her 17 stop NZ tour, she’s the toast of Nashville and the most streamed female country artist in Australasia - and in December she’ll be centre stage at the nation’s favourite Christmas celebration, Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park.

Country pop singer-songwriter Kaylee Bell will perform at the popular free event at the Auckland Domain on 9 December, joined by a cast of crowd favourites that includes Vince Harder, Ella Monnery, Lavina Williams, Tom Batchelor and Nyree Huyser.

Currently commuting between Nashville and Auckland, the chart-topping superstar will take top billing at the event she first appeared in back in 2007.

“Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park has been a huge part of my life for so many years,” says Waimate born Kaylee. “From being part of the choir as a teenager, to performing as a soloist in 2016, to top billing at last year’s Christchurch show! My band and I are so excited to be headlining the Auckland show and can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with New Zealand in the very best way – on the big stage with lots of lights, great music and all the fun, energy, and joy of performing for a live Kiwi audience.”

“I’m a huge Christmas fan,” says Kaylee, “For me, Coca-Cola-Christmas in the Park signals the start of the countdown to Christmas and our fabulous Kiwi summer.”

Creative director Dixon Nacey says, “We’re thrilled to have Kaylee and her band back to headline this year’s show. She’s a big part of the Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park whanau and she’s on the fast track to the big time. The audience are in for an amazing night of truly world-class Kiwi entertainment.”

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park will be held at the Auckland Domain on Saturday 9 December 2023. For more information about Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park, or to arrange interviews / photo opportunities please contact Deborah Delaney - 021 480 961 or deborah@dgaltd.co.nz

The most streamed female country artist in Australasia, Kaylee Bell will take top billing at Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park in Auckland in 2023.  Photography by Richard Linton

As production for Coca‑Cola Christmas in the Park gets underway, the search is on for talented newcomers to be part of the nation's biggest free Christmas spectacular, now in its 29th year.

Creative director, award-winning performer Dixon Nacey and his team are looking for exciting new talent to share the stage with some of New Zealand’s biggest acts when the two outdoor concerts return to Christchurch and Auckland later this year.

Dixon encourages aspiring young performers to audition for the iconic show saying, “This is a unique opportunity for emerging young talent to work with and learn from some of the country’s best, in front of a massive live audience."

Over the years hundreds of talented Kiwis have successfully auditioned for the popular outdoor Christmas show and many have gone on to enjoy full time musical careers.

Annette Chillingworth of Coca‑Cola NZ says, “Coca‑Cola Christmas in the Park has been our gift to the community since 1994. It’s exciting to be giving a new generation of talented young performers the opportunity to audition for a show that has fast-tracked the careers of so many young Kiwi entertainers.”

Motivated performers are encouraged to apply online to audition. Successful applicants will be invited to attend the audition workshops being held next month in Auckland and Christchurch.

So, if you, or someone you know, have what it takes to share the spotlight with some of New Zealand’s biggest stars, check out www.christmasinthepark.co.nz and click on AUDITIONS for more information.