WINNERS - 19th ‘MO’ AWARDS 1993 - June 14, 1994 

VENUE: Her Majesty's Theatre

COMPERE: John Mangos

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Greg Crease

PRODUCER: Ken Laing

 

1 & 2 MAN BAND: Twin Set
ACCOMPANYING BAND: The Lionel Huntington Orchestra
RESIDENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT: John Adams
COMPERE OF THE YEAR: Dee Donovan
VENUE OF THE YEAR: Blacktown Workers Club
CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: Richard Tognetti
DANCE PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: Stephen Page
OPERATIC PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: David Hobson
FOLK PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Kev Carmody
COUNTRY GROUP: The Fargone Beauties
MALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: Lee Kernaghan
FEMALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: Gina Jeffries
COUNTRY PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Lee Kernaghan
ROCK PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Crowded House
MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION: Into The Woods
SUPPORTING MUSICAL THEATRICAL PERFORMER: Sharon Millerchip

MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER FEMALE: Judi Connelli
MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER MALE: Philip Quast
MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Philip Quast

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO MUSICAL THEATRE: Brian Thomson

JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Dale Barlow
JAZZ VOCAL PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Kerrie Biddell
JAZZ GROUP: Bobby Gebert Trio
JAZZ PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Bobby Gebert
VARIETY PRODUCTION SHOW: Licensed To Thrill
VARIETY DUO/TRIO: Triple Treat
VARIETY GROUP: The Four Kinsmen
INSTRUMENTAL ACT: Igor Cavdarski
SPECIALITY ACT: Phil Cass
VERSATILE VARIETY PERFORMANCE: Peter Kaye
COMEDY GROUP: The Umbilical Brothers
VARIETY COMEDY PERFORMER: Geraldine Doyle
NEW WAVE COMEDY PERFORMER: Steady Eddy
COMEDY PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Steady Eddy
MALE VOCAL VARIETY PERFORMER: Wayne Cornell
FEMALE VOCAL VARIETY PERFORMER: Julie Anthony
VARIETY PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: The Four Kinsmen
AUSTRALIAN SHOWBUSINESS AMBASSADOR: Barry Humphries
JOHN CAMPBELL FELLOWSHIP AWARD: Colleen Clifford
JOHNNY O’KEEFE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Igor Cavdarski

AUSTRALIAN PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Anthony Warlow 

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WINNERS - 18th ‘MO’ AWARDS 1992 - June 9th, 1993 

VENUE: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre

COMPERE: David Reyne and Marty Rhone
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Bob Barnard and James Morrison

PRODUCER: Ken Laing, Mark Loyd, Ray Seaword

 

1 & 2 MAN BAND: Take Two
ACCOMPANYING BAND: Trojans
RESIDENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Damon Hartley
COMPERE OF THE YEAR: Frank Garaty
VENUE OF THE YEAR: Petersham RSL
CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: Richard Tognetti
DANCE PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: Paul Mercurio
OPERATIC PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: Suzanne Johnston
FOLK PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Archie Roach
COUNTRY GROUP: The Fargone Beauties
MALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: Lee Kernaghan
FEMALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: Anne Kirkpatrick
COUNTRY PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Lee Kernaghan
ROCK PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Yothu Yindi
MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION: The Phantom of the Opera

SUPPORTING MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER FEMALE: Nancye Hayes

SUPPORTING MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER MALE: Peter Carroll

MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER FEMALE: Delia Hannah
MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER MALE: David Atkins
MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: David Atkins

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO MUSICAL THEATRE: Gale Edwards

JAZZ PERFORMER OF THE YEAR MALE: Dale Barlow
JAZZ PERFORMER OF THE YEAR FEMALE: Sandy Evans
JAZZ GROUP: Bernie McGann Trio
JAZZ PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Bob Barnard
VARIETY PRODUCTION SHOW: Licensed To Thrill
VARIETY DUO/TRIO: Mark Loyd With Pleasure
VARIETY GROUP: The Four Kinsmen
INSTRUMENTAL ACT: James Edward
SPECIALITY ACT: Phil Cass
VERSATILE VARIETY PERFORMANCE: Peter Kaye
COMEDY GROUP: Thomas and Moore
COMEDY PERFORMER MALE: Paul Martell
COMEDY PERFORMER FEMALE: Wendy Harmer
COMEDY PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Paul Martell
MALE VOCAL VARIETY PERFORMER: Tony Pananto
FEMALE VOCAL VARIETY PERFORMER: Jane Scali
VARIETY PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: The Four Kinsmen
AUSTRALIAN SHOWBUSINESS AMBASSADOR: Yothu Yindi
JOHN CAMPBELL FELLOWSHIP AWARD: Don Burrows 

MOST SUCCESS ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR: John Williamson

JOHNNY O’KEEFE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: The 4 Trax

AUSTRALIAN PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Yothu Yindi

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WINNERS - 17th 'MO' AWARDS 1991 - June 4th, 1992 

VENUE: Darling Harbour Convention and Exhibition Centre

COMPERE: Geraldine Doyle, Terry Willesee, Larry Emdur

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Steve Watson
PRODUCER: Mark Loyd

DIRECTOR: Ray Seaword

 

1 & 2 MAN BAND: Bill and Boyd
ACCOMPANYING BAND: Trojans
RESIDENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Damon Hartley
COMPERE OF THE YEAR: Stephen 'Spud' Murphy
VENUE OF THE YEAR: Petersham RSL
CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: Stuart Challender
DANCE PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: Miranda Coney and Greg Horsman

OPERATIC PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: Australian Opera - 'Rigoletto'

FOLK PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Archie Roach
COUNTRY SHOWGROUP: Happening Thang
MALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: John Williamson
FEMALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: Anne Kirkpatrick
COUNTRY PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: John Williamson
ROCK PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Crowded House
MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION: The Phantom of the Opera

SUPPORTING MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER FEMALE: Maria Mercedes

SUPPORTING MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER MALE: William Zappa

MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER FEMALE: Judi Connelli
MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER MALE: Anthony Warlow
MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Anthony Warlow

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO MUSICAL THEATRE: David Atkins

JAZZ PERFORMER OF THE YEAR MALE: Dale Barlow
JAZZ PERFORMER OF THE YEAR FEMALE: Judy Bailey
JAZZ GROUP: Free Spirits
JAZZ PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Dale Barlow
VARIETY PRODUCTION SHOW: Licensed To Thrill
VARIETY DUO/TRIO: Tony Field and Flame
VARIETY GROUP: The Four Kinsmen
INSTRUMENTAL ACT: Wayne King
SPECIALITY ACT: Phil Cass
VERSATILE VARIETY PERFORMANCE: David Gilchrist
COMEDY GROUP: Thomas and Moore
COMEDY PERFORMER MALE: Brian Doyle
COMEDY PERFORMER FEMALE: Geraldine Doyle
COMEDY PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Paul Martell
MALE VOCAL VARIETY PERFORMER: Tony Pananto
FEMALE VOCAL VARIETY PERFORMER: Jane Scali
VARIETY PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: The Four Kinsmen
AUSTRALIAN SHOWBUSINESS AMBASSADOR: Jason Donovan
JOHN CAMPBELL FELLOWSHIP AWARD: June Evans 

MOST SUCCESS ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR: John Williamson

JOHNNY O’KEEFE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Jenni and Michael

AUSTRALIAN PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Stuart Challender

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WINNERS - 16th 'MO' AWARDS 1990 - February 17th, 1991 

VENUE: State Theatre
COMPERE: Ray Martin, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Brian Doyle, and Steve Vizard. MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Tommy Tycho
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Ingrid Berg
PRODUCER: Ken Laing
DIRECTOR: David Penfold
PRODUCTION CONCEPTS: David Mitchell, David Penfold 

ACCOMPANYING BAND: Trojans
COMPERE OF THE YEAR: Rickie Hilder
VENUE OF THE YEAR: Petersham RSL
CIRCUS PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Circus Oz
CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: Stuart Challender

CONTEMPORARY CONCERT PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: John Farnham

DANCE PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: Sydney Dance Company - King Roger

OPERATIC PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: Australian Opera – ‘La Boheme’

FOLK PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Eric Bogle
COUNTRY SHOWGROUP: Happening Thang
MALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: Wayne Horsburgh
FEMALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: Jean Stafford
COUNTRY PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: John Williamson
ROCK PERFORMER MALE: Joe Camilleri
ROCK PERFORMER FEMALE: Wendy Matthews
ROCK GROUP: Midnight Oil
ROCK PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Midnight Oil
MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION: The Phantom of the Opera
SUPPORTING MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER FEMALE: Christa Leahman

SUPPORTING MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER MALE: Johnathan Biggins

MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER FEMALE: Marina Prior
MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER MALE: Anthony Warlow
MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Anthony Warlow
JAZZ PERFORMER OF THE YEAR MALE: James Morrison
JAZZ PERFORMER OF THE YEAR FEMALE: Kate Ceberano
JAZZ GROUP: Mike Nock Quartet
JAZZ PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: James Morrison
CABARET PRODUCTION SHOW: Greg Anderson’s Electric Spectacular

CABARET DUO/TRIO: Mark Loyd With Pleasure
CABARET GROUP: Black Tie
INSTRUMENTAL ACT: Martin Lass
SPECIALITY ACT: Leaping Loonies
VERSATILE CABARET PERFORMANCE: Tony Field and Flame
COMEDY GROUP: Lester and Smart
COMEDY PERFORMER MALE: Brian Doyle
COMEDY PERFORMER FEMALE: Geraldine Doyle
MALE VOCAL CABARET PERFORMER: Tony Pananto
FEMALE VOCAL CABARET PERFORMER: Jane Scali 

CABARET PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Tony Pantano
AUSTRALIAN SHOWBUSINESS AMBASSADOR: Dame Joan Sutherland

JOHN CAMPBELL FELLOWSHIP AWARD: Norman Kermond
JOHNNY O’KEEFE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: John Bowles

AUSTRALIAN PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Dame Joan Sutherland

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WINNERS - 15th 'MO' AWARDS 1989 - February 21, 1990 

VENUE: AJC Royal Randwick

COMPERE: Ray Martin

PRODUCER: Ingrid Berg

 

ACCOMPANYING BAND: Trojans
COMPERE OF THE YEAR: Norm Erskine
VENUE OF THE YEAR: Blacktown Workers Club
CIRCUS PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Flying Fruit Fly Circus
CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: Sydney Symphony Orchestra

CONTEMPORARY CONCERT PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Kate Ceberano

DANCE PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: Sydney Dance Company

OPERATIC PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: Robert Gard
FOLK PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Judy Small
COUNTRY SHOWGROUP: Happening Thang
MALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: James Blundell
FEMALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: Deniese Morrison
COUNTRY PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Wayne Horsburgh
ROCK PERFORMER MALE: Paul Kelly
ROCK PERFORMER FEMALE: Kate Ceberano
ROCK GROUP: Paul Kelly and the Messengers
ROCK PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Kate Ceberano
MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION: 42nd Street
SUPPORTING MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER FEMALE: Toni Lamond

SUPPORTING MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER MALE: John Bell

MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER FEMALE: Debbie Byrne
MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER MALE: Cameron Daddo
JAZZ PERFORMER OF THE YEAR MALE: James Morrison
JAZZ PERFORMER OF THE YEAR FEMALE: Kerrie Biddell
JAZZ GROUP: Ten Part Invention
JAZZ PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: James Morrison
CABARET PRODUCTION SHOW: The Fifty’s
CABARET DUO/TRIO: Triple Treat
CABARET GROUP: The Four Kinsmen

INSTRUMENTALIST/VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL ACT: Martin Lass

SPECIALITY ACT: The Allisons (Rick & Debbie)
VERSATILE CABARET PERFORMANCE: Mark Loyd with Pleasure

COMEDY GROUP: Wickety Wak
COMEDY PERFORMER MALE: Bobby Dennis
COMEDY PERFORMER FEMALE: Geraldine Doyle
MALE VOCAL CABARET ENTERTAINER: Tony Pantano
FEMALE VOCAL CABARET ENTERTAINER: Jackie Love
CABARET PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Tony Pantano
AUSTRALIAN SHOWBUSINESS AMBASSADOR: Kylie Minogue
JOHN CAMPBELL FELLOWSHIP AWARD: Maurie Rooklyn
JOHNNY O’KEEFE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Mark Kristian

AUSTRALIAN PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: James Morrison

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WINNERS - 14th 'MO' AWARDS 1988 - February 22, 1989 

VENUE: AJC Royal Randwick

COMPERE: Kerri-Anne Kennerley

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Bob Taylor

PRODUCER: Ingrid Berg

 

ACCOMPANYING BAND: Trojans
CHOREOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR: Ross Coleman
VENUE OF THE YEAR: Petersham RSL Club
COUNTRY SHOWGROUP: Bushwackers
MALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: John Williamson
FEMALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: Judy Stone
ROCK GROUP: INXS
MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER FEMALE: Geraldine Turner and Debbie Byrne

MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER MALE: Phillip Quast
JAZZ PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: James Morrison
PRODUCTION SHOW: The Fifty’s
VOCAL GROUP (2 OR MORE): The Rhythmaires
BEST GROUP: The Four Kinsmen

INSTRUMENTALIST/VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL ACT: Martin Lass
SPECIALITY ACT: The Allisons (Rick & Debbie)
VERSATILE VARIETY ACT: David Gilchrist and Mark Loyd with Pleasure

COMEDY ACT: Thomas & Moore
DAILY TELEGRAPH READERS AWARD – GROUP: Sophisticated Country

DAILY TELEGRAPH READERS AWARD – FEMALE: Julie Anthony
DAILY TELEGRAPH READERS AWARD – MALE: John Farnham
MALE VOCAL ENTERTAINER: John Farnham
FEMALE VOCAL ENTERTAINER: Julie Anthony
MOST OUTSTANDING CLUB ACT: Col Joye
AUSTRALIAN SHOWBUSINESS AMBASSADOR - Paul Hogan
JOHN CAMPBELL FELLOWSHIP AWARD: Ricky May
JOHNNY O’KEEFE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Tete-A-Tete
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: Ricky May

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WINNERS - 13th 'MO' AWARDS 1987 - April 13, 1988 

VENUE: Rooty Hill RSL Club
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: William Motzing

PRODUCER: Warren Kermond

DIRECTOR: Geoff W. Hardie
COMPERE: Ray Martin & Elizabeth Hayes

 

ACCOMPANYING BAND (4 OR LESS): Trojans
ACCOMPANYING BAND (5 OR MORE): Woomera – Mt Pritchard Community Club

RESIDENT or CASUAL BALLET: Dianne Heaton Dancers
RESIDENT COMPERE: Rickie Hilder
VENUE OF THE YEAR: Petersham RSL Club
COUNTRY SHOWGROUP: Redgum
MALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: John Williamson
FEMALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: Judy Stone
ROCK GROUP: Icehouse
PRODUCTION SHOW: The Fifty’s
VOCAL GROUP (2 OR MORE): The Four Kinsmen
INSTRUMENTALIST: Martin Lass
VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL ACT: Mary Schneider
SPECIALITY ACT: Ken Littlewood & Toshi
MOST OUTSTANDING VARIETY ACT: Wickety Wak
VERSATILE VARIETY ACT: Mark Loyd with Pleasure
COMEDY ACT: Brian Doyle
DAILY TELEGRAPH READERS AWARD – GROUP: Sophisticated Country

DAILY TELEGRAPH READERS AWARD – FEMALE: Jane Scali
DAILY TELEGRAPH READERS AWARD – MALE: John Farnham
MALE VOCAL ENTERTAINER: John Farnham
FEMALE VOCAL ENTERTAINER: Jackie Love
JOHN CAMPBELL FELLOWSHIP AWARD: Doug Burgess
JOHNNY O’KEEFE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Syd Heylen Jnr

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: John Farnham

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WINNERS - 12th ‘MO’ AWARDS 1986 - March 25, 1987 

VENUE: Bankstown Sports Club

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Enzo Toppano

PRODUCER: Warren Kermond

DIRECTOR: Bruce Henries

 

ACCOMPANYING BAND (4 OR LESS): Trojans
ACCOMPANYING BAND (5 OR MORE): Woomera – Mt Pritchard Community Club

RESIDENT or CASUAL BALLET: Dianne Heaton Dancers
RESIDENT COMPERE: Rickie Hilder
VENUE OF THE YEAR: Petersham RSL Club
COUNTRY SHOWGROUP: Bushwackers
MALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: John Williamson
FEMALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: Judy Stone
ROCK GROUP: INXS
PRODUCTION SHOW: The Fifty’s
SHOWGROUP: Wickety Wak
VOCAL GROUP (2 OR MORE): The Four Kinsmen
INSTRUMENTALIST: Martin Lass
VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL ACT: Mary Schneider
SPECIALITY ACT: Marty Coffee
VERSATILE VARIETY ACT: Marty Morton
COMEDY ACT: Paul Martell
DAILY TELEGRAPH READERS AWARD – GROUP: The Four Kinsmen
DAILY TELEGRAPH READERS AWARD – FEMALE: Jackie Love
DAILY TELEGRAPH READERS AWARD – MALE: John Farnham
MALE VOCAL ENTERTAINER: Tony Pantano
FEMALE VOCAL ENTERTAINER: Jackie Love & Julie Anthony
JOHNNY O’KEEFE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Danielle Gaha
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: John Farnham

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WINNERS - 11th ‘MO’ AWARDS 1985 - April 30th,1986 

VENUE: South Sydney Junior Leagues Club

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Mike Harvey

PRODUCER: Peter Rix
DIRECTOR: Ian Tasker

 

ACCOMPANYING BAND (4 OR LESS): Trojans
ACCOMPANYING BAND (5 OR MORE): Impax - Fairfield RSL Club

RESIDENT or CASUAL BALLET: Michelle Day Dancers

RESIDENT COMPERE: Rickie Hilder
VENUE OF THE YEAR: Rooty Hill RSL Club
COUNTRY SHOWGROUP: Grand Junction
MALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: Slim Dusty
FEMALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: Judy Stone
PRODUCTION SHOW: The Fifty’s
ROCK GROUP: LRB
SHOWGROUP: The Delltones
VOCAL GROUP (2 OR MORE): The Four Kinsmen

INSTRUMENTALIST: Martin Lass
VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL ACT: Mary Schneider
SPECIALITY ACT: Max Gillies
VERSATILE VARIETY ACT: Donna Lee
COMEDY ACT: Rodney Rude
MALE VOCAL ENTERTAINER: Jon English
FEMALE VOCAL ENTERTAINER: Debbie Byrne
JOHN CAMPBELL FELLOWSHIP AWARD: Billy Kearns
JOHNNY O’KEEFE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Rikki Organ

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: Jon English 

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WINNERS - 10th ‘MO’ AWARDS 1984 - May 1, 1985 

VENUE: Sydney Opera House

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Tommy Tycho

PRODUCER: Ken Laing

 

ACCOMPANYING BAND (5 OR LESS): Dave Bridge Band

ACCOMPANYING BAND (6 OR MORE): Impax - Fairfield RSL Club

RESIDENT or CASUAL BALLET: Diane Heaton Dancers

RESIDENT COMPERE: Jeff Parker 

VENUE OF THE YEAR: Seagulls Rugby League Football Club

COUNTRY SHOWGROUP: Redgum
MALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: Wayne Horsburgh
FEMALE COUNTRY ENTERTAINER: Judy Stone
PRODUCTION SHOW: Eddie Youngblood’s “Golden Years of Elvis”

INSTRUMENTAL/VOCAL SHOWGROUP: Wickety Wak Showband

VOCAL GROUP (3 OR MORE): The Ritz Company 

VOCAL DUO: Bill and Boyd
INSTRUMENTALIST: Martin Lass
VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL ACT: Mary Schneider
SPECIALITY ACT: Ken Littlewood and Toshi
VERSATILE VARIETY ACT: David Gilchrist
COMEDY ACT (2 OR MORE): Gallagher and Brown

COMEDIAN/COMEDIENNE: Paul Martell
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION AWARDS: Paul Flanagan & Robyn Selwyn

MALE VOCAL ENTERTAINER: Tony Pantano
FEMALE VOCAL ENTERTAINER: Lynn Rogers
INTERNATIONAL ACT OF THE YEAR: Peter Allen
JOHN CAMPBELL FELLOWSHIP AWARD: Tommy Tycho
DAILY TELEGRAPH READERS AWARD: Kamahl
JOHNNY O’KEEFE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Donna Lee

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: Jon English 

 

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WINNERS - 9th ‘MO’ AWARDS 1983 - March 21, 1984 

VENUE: Sydney Town Hall

COMPERE:
MUSICAL DIRECTORS: Tommy Tycho

PRODUCER: Ian Tasker 

 

ACCOMPANYING BAND (5 OR LESS): Bob Taylor Quintet

ACCOMPANYING BAND (6 OR MORE): Impax

RESIDENT or CASUAL BALLET: Diane Heaton Dancers

RESIDENT COMPERE: Rickie Hilder 

VENUE OF THE YEAR: Rooty Hill RSL Club
COUNTRY SHOWGROUP: Bushwhackers
COUNTRY MALE: Greg Anderson
COUNTRY FEMALE: Judy Stone
PRODUCTION SHOW: Eddie Youngblood’s “Golden Years of Elvis”

VOCAL GROUP: The Delltones 

VOCAL DUO: Bill and Boyd
INSTRUMENTAL/VOCAL SHOWGROUP: Wickety Wak Showband

INSTRUMENTALIST (SOLO OR DUO): Peta Lowe
SPECIALITY ACT: Ken Littlewood and Toshi
VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL ACT: Mary Schneider
VERSATILE VARIETY: Marty Morton
COMEDY ACT (2 OR MORE): Thomas and Moore

COMEDIAN/COMEDIENNE: Paul Martell
MALE VOCAL: Tony Pantano
FEMALE VOCAL: Jackie Love
INTERNATIONAL ACT OF THE YEAR: Peter Allen
JOHN CAMPBELL FELLOWSHIP AWARD: Buster Noble
DAILY TELEGRAPH READERS AWARD: Kamahl
JOHNNY OKEEFE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: (Tie) Jenny Andrews & Tina Cross
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: Jon English

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WINNERS - 8th ‘MO’ AWARDS 1982 - March 16, 1983 

VENUE: Regent Theatre
COMPERE: Barry Crocker
MUSICAL DIRECTORS: Tommy Tycho & Arthur Greenslade

PRODUCER: Joe Latona 

 

ACCOMPANYING BAND (5 OR LESS): Dave Bridge Band

ACCOMPANYING BAND (6 0R MORE): Impax

RESIDENT or CASUAL BALLET: Diane Heaton Dancers

RESIDENT COMPERE: Jeff Parker 

VENUE OF THE YEAR: Bankstown Sports Club

COUNTRY SHOWGROUP: Buckskin

COUNTRY MALE: Digby Richards
COUNTRY FEMALE: Judy Stone 

VARIETY PRODUCTION SHOW: Jan Adele and Lucky Grills – Fun Follies

SHOWGROUP: Daly Wilson Big Band
VOCAL GROUP: The Delltones
VOCAL DUO: Bill and Boyd 

INSTRUMENTALIST (SOLO or DUO): Peta Lowe

VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL ACT: Simon Gallaher

SPECIALITY ACT: Steve Bor
VERSATILE VARIETY ACT: Marty Morton

COMEDY ACT (2 OR MORE): The Rhythmaires

COMEDAN/COMEDIENNE: Paul Martell 

MALE VOCAL: John Farnham
FEMALE VOCAL: Julie Anthony
JOHN CAMPBELL FELLOWSHIP AWARD: Dorothy Barry

DAILY TELEGRAPH READERS AWARD: Kamahl
JOHNNY O’KEEFE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Karen Beckett

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: Julie Anthony

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WINNERS - 7th 'MO' Awards 1981 - March 17, 1982 

VENUE: Bankstown Town Hall
COMPERE: Toni Stevens & Steve Raymond

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Tommy Tycho

PRODUCER: Warren Kermond 

 

ACCOMPANYING BAND (5 OR LESS): Dave Bridge Band

ACCOMPANYING BAND (6 0R MORE): Norm Faber Orchestra

RESIDENT or CASUAL BALLET: Diane Heaton Dancers

RESIDENT COMPERE: Rickie Hilder 

CLUB OF THE YEAR: Rooty Hill RSL Club
COUNTRY GROUP: Men Of Country
COUNTRY MALE: Greg Anderson
COUNTRY FEMALE: Judy Stone
VARIETY PRODUCTION SHOW: Simone and Monique's Playgirls Revue

VOCAL GROUP: The Four Kinsmen 

VOCAL DUO: Bill and Boyd
INSTRUMENTAL/VOCAL SHOWGROUP: Daly Wilson Big Band

INSTRUMENTALIST (SOLO or DUO): Peta Lowe

VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL (SOLO or DUO): Simon Gallaher

SPECIALITY ACT: Steve Bor
VERSATILE VARIETY: Carter Edwards
COMEDY ACT (2 OR MORE): The Rhythmaires

COMEDIAN/COMEDIENNE: Johnny Garfield
MALE VOCAL: John Farnham
FEMALE VOCAL: Lynn Rogers
JOHN CAMPBELL FELLOWSHIP AWARD: Jenny Howard

DAILY TELEGRAPH READERS AWARD: Don Lane
JOHNNY O’KEEFE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Jackie Love

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: Barry Crocker 

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WINNERS – 6th ‘MO’ Awards 1980 - February 23rd, 1981 

*This was the year the proposed live telecast by the Nine Network was cancelled at the last minute.

VENUE: Regent Theatre
COMPERE: Barry Crocker
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Tommy Tycho

PRODUCER: Joe Latona 

 

ACCOMPANYING BAND (5 OR LESS): Bob Taylor Quintet

ACCOMPANYING BAND (6 OR MORE): Sound Unlimited
RESIDENT or CASUAL BALLET: Diane Heaton Dancers (Epping RSL Club Troupe)
RESIDENT COMPERE: Jeff Parker
CLUB OF THE YEAR: Rooty Hill RSL Club
COUNTRY GROUP: Roadapple
COUNTRY MALE: Greg Anderson
COUNTRY FEMALE: Allison Durbin
VARIETY PRODUCTION SHOW: Toppano Family Show
SHOWGROUP: The Fugitives
VOCAL GROUP: Family Affair
VOCAL DUO: Bill and Boyd
INSTRUMENTALIST (SOLO or DUO): Mal Cunningham

VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL (SOLO or DUO): Greg Bonham
SPECIALTY ACT: Steve Bor
VERSATILE VARIETY ACT: Ross and Robyn
COMEDY ACT (2 OR MORE): The Rhythmaires

COMEDIAN/COMEDIENNE: Brian Doyle
MALE VOCAL: John Farnham
FEMALE VOCAL: Julie Anthony
JOHN CAMPBELL FELLOWSHIP AWARD: Col Joye
DAILY TELEGRAPH READERS AWARD: Don Lane
JOHNNY O’KEEFE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Simon Gallaher

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: John Farnham 

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(N.B. Technically there were NO 5th Awards – the system was updated as of the following years presentation, to reflect the fact that the 1975 ‘Star Awards’ were technically the 1st official Awards – therefore the next awards ceremony became the 6th Annual MO Awards) 

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WINNERS - 4th ‘MO’ Awards 1979 - February 13th, 1980 

VENUE: Regent Theatre
COMPERE: Barry Crocker
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Tommy Tycho

PRODUCER: Joe Latona 

 

ACCOMPANYING BAND (5 OR LESS): (Tie) Bob Taylor Quintet & Jack Thorpe’s Showband
ACCOMPANYING BAND (6 OR MORE): Sounds United
RESIDENT or CASUAL BALLET: Diane Heaton Dancers 

CLUB PROVIDING BEST FACILITIES & SUPPORTING LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT: Epping RSL Club
COUNTRY SHOWGROUP: Men of Country
COUNTRY MALE ENTERTAINER: Johnny Ashcroft 

COUNTRY FEMALE ENTERTAINER: Allison Durbin
VARIETY PRODUCTION SHOW: Simone and Monique’s Playgirls Revue

VOCAL GROUP: The Flanagans
INSTRUMENTAL/VOCAL SHOWGROUP: The Fugitives

INSTRUMENTALIST: Mal Cunningham
SPECIALITY ACT: Steve Bor
VERSATILE VARIETY ACT: Carter Edwards
COMEDY ACT (2 OR MORE): The Rhythmaires

COMEDIAN/COMEDIENNE: Brian Doyle
MALE VOCAL: John Farnham
FEMALE VOCAL: Kirri Adams
JOHN CAMPBELL FELLOWSHIP AWARD: Jack Griffiths
DAILY TELEGRAPH READERS AWARD: Don Lane
JOHNNY O’KEEFE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Family Affair

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: Ricky May 

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WINNERS - 3rd 'MO' Awards - February 14th, 1979 

VENUE: Revesby Workers

COMPERE: Jimmy Hannan

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Billy Burton

PRODUCER: Joe Latona 

 

BEST RESIDENT BAND (5 OR LESS): Bob Taylor Quartet

BEST RESIDENT BAND (6 0R MORE): Billy Burton Orchestra

RESIDENT or CASUAL BALLET: Diane Heaton Dancers
CLUB PROVIDING BEST FACILITIES & SUPPORTING LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT: Epping RSL Club 

VARIETY PRODUCTION SHOW: Simone and Monique’s Playgirls Revue

INSTRUMENTAL/VOCAL SHOWGROUP: The Fugitives
VOCAL GROUP (2 OR MORE): The Four Kinsmen

INSTRUMENTALIST: Mal Cunningham 

SPECIALITY ACT: Steve Bor
VERSATILE VARIETY ACT: Ross and Robyn
COMEDY ACT (2 OR MORE): The Rhythmaires

COMEDIAN/COMEDIENNE: Slim De Grey
MALE VOCAL: Johnny Farnham
FEMALE VOCAL: Julie Anthony
JOHNNY O’KEEFE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Keith Scott

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: Julie Anthony 

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WINNERS - 2nd 'MO' Awards - November 16, 1977 

VENUE: Revesby Workers COMPERES: Multiple

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Geoff Harvey

PRODUCER: Joe Latona 

 

BEST RESIDENT BAND (5 OR LESS): Bob Taylor Quartet
BEST RESIDENT BAND (6 0R MORE): Billy Burton Orchestra
BEST RESIDENT or CASUAL BALLET: Joanne Ansell Dancers
CLUB PROVIDING BEST FACILITIES FOR PRESENTATION OF ENTERTAINMENT: Central Coast Leagues Club
MOST IMPROVED OR NEW ACT OF THE YEAR: Nairn Goby Duo
VARIETY PRODUCTION SHOW: Simone and Monique’s Playgirls Revue
VOCAL DUO: Bill and Boyd
VOCAL GROUP (3 OR MORE): The Four Kinsmen
BEST SIGHT or SPECIALITY ACT: (Tie) Ken Littlewood and Toshi & Barry Krause

BEST INSTRUMENTAL ACT: The Toppanos
MOST VERSATILE ACT: Ross and Robyn
COMEDY ACT (2 OR MORE): The Rhythmaires
COMEDIAN/COMEDIENNE: Jan Adele
MALE VOCAL: Barry Crocker
FEMALE VOCAL: Julie Anthony
MO FELLOWSHIP AWARD: Bobby Le Brun
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: Julie Anthony 

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WINNERS - 1st ‘MO’ AWARDS - October 13, 1976 

*This was the year that the ceremony was telecast by the Nine Network.

VENUE: Revesby Workers Club

COMPERE: Don Lane
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Geoff Harvey
PRODUCERS: Frankie Davidson, Peter Flanagan & Don Lane 

 

BEST RESIDENT BAND: Billy Burton Orchestra

BEST BALLET: Joanne Ansell Dancers
BEST CLUB: Central Coast Leagues Club

MOST IMPROVED ACT: Mario D’Andrea 

BEST VOCAL DUO: Bill and Boyd
BEST VOCAL GROUP: The Four Kinsmen
BEST SIGHT ACT: Ken Littlewood & Toshi
BEST INSTRUMENTALIST: The Toppanos
MOST VERSATILE ACT: Frankie Davidson
BEST COMEDY ACT: Johnny Pace and Harriet

COMEDIAN/COMEDIENNE: Slim De Grey
BEST MALE VOCAL: Barry Crocker
BEST FEMALE VOCAL: Julie Anthony
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION AWARD: Johnny O’Keefe

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: Barry Crocker 

 

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WINNERS - NSW Star AWARDS - November 10, 1975 

VENUE: South Sydney Seniors Leagues Club - Redfern

COMPERE: Frank Newall 

 

AGENT OF THE YEAR: Brian Fogarty
BEST BALLET: Marrickville RSL (Greg Radford)

RESIDENT BAND UP TO 4 MEMBERS: Bob Taylor

RESIDENT BAND 5 OR MORE: Billy Burton
CLUB OF THE YEAR: Central Coast Leagues Club
MOST IMPROVED ACT: Llynda Nairn
ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Llynda Nairn
VOCAL DUO: Bill and Boyd
VOCAL GROUP: The Four Kinsmen
INSTRUMENTAL ACT: Mal Cunningham
SPECIALTY ACT: The Allisons
VERSATILE VARIETY ACT: Erris and Kevin
COMEDY ACT: Johnny Pace and Harriet
COMEDIAN: Slim De Gray
MALE VOCAL: Tony Pantano
FEMALE VOCAL: Jenifer Green
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION AWARD: John Campbell
ACT OF THE YEAR: (Draw) Don Lane & The Four Kinsmen 

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