The festive season has officially arrived – and our corporate partners are turning up the cheer. We asked them what’s on their holiday playlists, and their answers came with a side of sparkle, nostalgia and some truly tempting seasonal offers.
From high teas and bubbles to beautifully boxed wines and magical dining experiences, there’s plenty to explore and enjoy.
Take a peek at what they’re playing – and what they’re gifting – this Christmas.
Festive pick? A pitch-perfect blend of nostalgia and electric energy: Bing Crosby’s White Christmas and Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24. It’s the sonic equivalent of twinkling lights and a perfectly shaken cocktail.
Festive treat: Sip, savour, and celebrate! Enjoy bubbles at FAX Bar all through December and January and indulge in their brand-new Botanicals High Tea served daily – a delightful journey of sweet and savoury treats crafted to perfection. Surprise someone with the experience this festive season, or spread instant cheer with a Paradox High Tea E-Gift Card.
Festive pick: Nicky Stevens, Huntington Estate’s General Manager and owner, shares a deeply nostalgic choice: Ring Out, Wild Bells by Carl Vine, performed by the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. “I’ve listened to the BBC broadcast from Kings on Christmas Eve my whole life. Choral music has always sent chills through my body… and how could I not choose a work by the extraordinary Carl Vine, artistic director of the Huntington Festival for so many wonderful years. Happy memories all round.”
Festive treat: Huntington Estate’s Summer Newsletter Sale is now live, with up to 40% off selected straight cases and up to 55% off pre-mixed cases. A perfect way to stock up for summer celebrations.
Chalk Hill’s team didn’t hesitate: Mariah Carey all the way. All I Want for Christmas Is You reigns supreme and remains completely, joyfully undefeated.
Festive treat: Discover their brand-new holiday gift boxes – available as curated 3-pack and 6-pack set. Beautifully packaged, thoughtfully selected, and delivered across Australia, they’re ready to slip under the tree and guaranteed to delight any wine lover.
For André Jacques, Director of Sales and Marketing at The Langham, Melbourne, Little Drummer Boy carries a cherished memory: performing it in Grade 3 with the warm encouragement of a music teacher who helped him find his confidence – a heartwarming reminder of how transformative great music educators can be.
Festive treat: Melba's legendary Festive Dining experience is now in full swing throughout December.
