AUSTRALIAN singer-songwriter and TV personality Ricki-Lee Coulter made a pit stop in Bathurst on Wednesday night as part of the Indian Pacific Outback Christmas Train.
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Ricki-Lee performed a free concert at Bathurst Railway Station, which was the first port of call on her tour through regional Australia.
The singer, who performed her hit songs and favourite Christmas carols, was joined on stage by Year 3 students from the Assumption School.
Teacher Cathy Matthews said performing with Rick-Lee was a real highlight for the students.
“They loved it, they got to join her on stage when she sang Jingle Bells and they entertained the crowd before she arrived,” she said.
“They really enjoyed it tremendously.”
Ms Matthews said it was a wonderful that students who were interested in music were given the opportunity to perform with an artist who had been quite successful in the industry. She added the students had put a lot of hard work into the performance and enjoyed the chance to sing for the public.
“They have been practicing for a few weeks, it was something they were really looking forward to,” she said.
Ms Matthews noted that Ricki-Lee was really wonderful to the students and the audience.
“She was really lovely and friendly. She talked to all the students and went over and talked to the crowd.”
The students were delighted to receive lollies from Santa and signed posters from the artist.
On her 4352-kilometre journey, Ricki-Lee will also call in at Broken Hill, Watson, Rawlinna and Kalgoorlie, before finishing up in Perth on December 7.
This year marks Great Southern Rail’s 13th Outback Christmas Train. The event is an annual gesture of thanks for the support shown by local communities who live along the Indian Pacific route.
The event also helps to raise funds for Great Southern Rail’s nominated charity, the Royal Flying Doctors Service of Australia.
