A Note on The Advent Fair Music 2025

by Javier Kirigin

​I was pleasantly surprised when a number of people approached me during and after the Advent Fair, commenting that the music at the Fair made a huge difference to the atmosphere of the day.

I would like to thank Trevor Ou Tim and his brother Brendan for making the effort of joining us at the Fair to perform some well-known Christmas carols as well as some South American and other tunes. In the photo below they teamed up with members of the Orthodox choir (Gina Noel-Barham and Alex Dellas) to carry out some memorable ad lib. In addition, Beauty, a helper at the food stall, sang some lively indigenous South African songs.

​It is worthwhile noting that Gina from the Orthodox choir, in addition to contributing to the music with her singing, also brought some delicious dolmades, spanakopita (cheese and feta pies) and kebabs, which were completely sold out at the fair. She is a gourmet cook and runs a Greek Street Food Stall at the Rosebank Rooftop market on Sundays. So, if you are ever hungry on a Sunday, this is the place to visit for quality food.

Last but not least, I would like to thank the camp helpers under the direction of William Bester and Alex Higgins for the lovely songs accompanied by William’s guitar.

​Perhaps this is the time to remind everyone that the Fair 2026 is less than 10 months away. Anyone who knows someone who plays a musical instrument or can sing, please give me their details so I can contact them. This is the platform for young and old aspiring musicians or singers to perform. No need to be professional musicians like Trevor and Brendan. Perhaps Celeste and Jan can team up as a cello duet on the day? (No pressure, just thinking aloud.)