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| Bob Downe |
Comedy character
Bob Downe is the alter ego of entertainer, Mark Trevorrow. Bob enjoyed a successful twenty-year career in Australia and the UK, with sell out stage performances and ARIA nominations for his albums. On home turf, the only man to wear a beige safari suit in style hosted several years of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade for Network Ten. |
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| Bianca Dye |
NOVA FM radio presenter
Since the day they opened for business, NOVA 96.9 radio has reaped the benefits of the rising star that is Bianca Dye. The outgoing personality has won the Best Music Personality Award in Australia three years running and is a regular on television shows Sunrise, Today, A Current Affair and Thank God You’re Here. Her adaptability to any media setting has made her an in-demand television guest and MC. |
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| Bob Geldof |
Musician, humanitarian and activist
One of music’s most prolific and passionate icons, Bob Geldof has made his mark outside music advocating human rights. He turned his energies to the 1984 Ethiopian famine and the following year brought the world’s attention to African suffering with the hugely successful Live Aid concert. Recognised in 1986 with a Knighthood for his humanitarian efforts, and in 2005 with a Brits Lifetime Achievement award for music, Bob’s presentation is full of inspiration and motivation as he retells the journey and experiences of his life. |
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| Marcia Hines |
Singer and Australian Idol judge
Australia’s queen of soul, the rich and powerful voice of Marcia Hines has entertained audiences since the mid-sixties. The diva and theatre star shares the judging panel with Kyle Sandilands and Dicko on Australian Idol, bringing the voice of reason and support to hundreds of Idol hopefuls across the country. But it’s performance that keeps Marcia on top of her world, and with hits across four decades it’s little wonder she was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2007. |
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| Lee Kernaghan |
2008 Austn. of the Year
Lee is one of Australia's most popular country singers with 24 Golden Guitar Awards to his name. His empathy with drought stricken farmers and his efforts to assist their plight inspired his 'Pass The Hat Around' Tour to bring help and caring to this special group. He represents the essence of the spirit of contemporary rural Australia. |
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| James Morrison |
World acclaimed jazz musician
Jazz virtuoso James Morrison was discovered overseas as a teenager and went on to become one of the world’s most respected jazz musicians. The multi-instrumentalist has played alongside some of music’s greats– Frank Sinatra, Cab Calloway and Dizzy Gillespie to name a few, and commanded audience attention at the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Awarded the Order of Australia and many other honours and recognition, James dedicates some of his time to supporting young musicians. |
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| Jane Rutter |
Chart topping classical musician
International flautist Jane Rutter is renowned for her dynamic and communicative performing and teaching skills. Her brilliance and versatility are highly regarded and Jane is one of a minority of the world’s classical artists with the ability to perform across jazz and pop with equal effect. The only Australian classical artist to enter the FM pop charts with a solo album also enjoyed the No. 1 position for her album “Brazil” in the classical charts. |
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| John Williamson |
Australian Country Music Legend
John has carved out a niche in the Australian musical scene, writing and performing songs that resonate with audiences from the city to the outback. His hit, True Blue, has become somewhat of a national anthem, and many more hits followed, rewarding him with numerous albums and 18 Golden Guitars by the Australian Country Music Awards. The man himself is as connected to people and country as his songs describe; John often engages in conversation with his audience, and it’s from these that new hits are born. |
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