On Saturday 21st April the historic Loch Public Hall was transformed into an opera house for the event. Guests were warmly welcomed by members of Loch CFA as they were serenaded into the venue by two young musicians from Arawata playing violin. Complimentary drinks were served before the concert began and guests marvelled at the beautiful flowers that had been arranged so magnificently by Yvonne McAlpine of Nyora. Visitors to Loch for the evening had come from interstate and from far away places across Victoria including Warrnambool, Melbourne, Berwick, La Trobe Valley, Phillip Island and South Gippsland.

At 8pm the Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Joe Talia began Act 1 with some light hearted anecdotes with references to beautiful Loch and his visit to the Royal Hotel earlier that evening. Dr. Talia then introduced Mary-Louise Santa (Soprano) who sang Brinsdisi La Traviata by Verdi. One time resident of this area Lawrence Allen (Tenor) was next to perform with a magnificent rendition of Puccini's Nessum Dorma Turandot. Lynlee Williams (Mezzo Soprano) then sang L'amour est un oiseau rebelle - Habanera - Carmen by Bizet and this was followed by Erich Fackert (Tenor) singing Dein ist mein ganzes Herz by Lehar. Act 1 concluded with the 10th item for the night, a duet by Mary-Louise Santa and Erich Fackert singing Some Enchanted Evening by R.Rogers.

During the 20 minute intervalCurtain Up CD's and drinks were on sale while members of Loch CFA were busy promoting the lucky door prizes.

Guests were treated to another seven items in Act 2 which concluded with the four singing Amigos Para Siempre (Friends Forever) by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The opera singers received a standing ovation during several of the performances and they all returned to the stage for an encore that made for an unforgettable finale. Meredith Talia was just brilliant accompanying each performance on the grand piano. At the conclusion of the concert members of Loch CFA distributed 29 door prizes that had been donated by generous local businesses and friends of Carringtons. Over $500 was raised for the CFA from the door prizes. 

Guests were also treated to a lavish country supper by Loch CFA Ladies Auxillary and after supper those still in party mood were made very welcome at the Royal Hotel for the After Party where they were entertained by Cheryl at the piano and some very enthusiastic singing from others.

The concert convenor Grahame Hastie would like to thank the sponsors for their support which helped to make the evening such a success; Benaway B&B, Cannibal Creek Winery, Carringtons of Bentleigh & Loch Village, Eliadah Psychic Clairvoyant & Gifted Medium, Hard Loch Cafe, Loch Antiques Poowong, Loch Ladies Auxillary, Loch General Store & Newsagency, Modern Male Menswear Korumburra, Network Piano Carriers, Quilters Barn, Royal Hotel, Susan & Trevor Taylor and Marion Bolton.