Queensland Minister for Tourism Industry Development Kate Jones

TV WEEK Logie Awards Return To The Gold Coast In 2019

Victor P Taffa

Australia’s TV A-list will return to the Gold Coast for the 2019 TV WEEK Logies on Sunday, 30 June, Minister for Tourism Industry Development Kate Jones has announced.

Minister Jones said the industry’s night-of-nights was the ideal platform to showcase Queensland as a film and television powerhouse and world-class tourism destination.

“Logies delivered a great return for the Gold Coast’s tourism industry last year, generating tens of millions of dollars in exposure alone.” Minister Jones said.

“Star power of the Logies makes it one of the most lucrative TV events in the country.”

“Last year plenty of high-profile celebrities and industry representatives enjoyed the Gold Coast’s hospitality and tourism experiences, sharing their experiences with their fans. We know that brings the kind of exposure that money can’t buy.” Minister Jones said.

Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development Meaghan Scanlon said growing the tourism sector and the screen industry were 2 major aims of the Palaszczuk Government on the Gold Coast.

“For the first time in the history of the Logies in 2018, we worked with organisers to host 2 industry events to capitalise on the vast knowledge and skill of the industry professionals while on the Gold Coast. This created opportunities for local students to network and further their careers.” Assistant Minister Scanlon said.

“Hosting the Logies on the Gold Coast has certainly brought the event to the next level and through Tourism and Events Queensland we continue to work on strategies to grow those returns to the state’s economy.”

“Reputation of the Gold Coast as a state-of-the-art film and television production hub and world-class event host goes from strength to strength. We’re still riding high from the glory of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and just over a week ago hosted the worldwide television phenomenon of Eurovision.” Assistant Minister Scanlon said.

Minister for Tourism Industry Development Kate Jones said the 2018 TV WEEK Logies ceremony drew a viewing audience of more than 1 Million people and generated an estimated $40 Million in publicity.

“We invest in major events that deliver a strong return for our economy.” Minister Jones said.

“Since 2015, Labor has more than doubled the value of Queensland’s major events calendar this year tipped to generate $800 Million.”

“We’ll continue to invest in events like the Logies to ensure that number rises in the future.” Minister Jones said.

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the Coast was the ideal host for the TV WEEK Logies.

“Inaugural Logies appearance on the Gold Coast was beyond all expectations. The actors, producers, family and guests had an absolute ball. It is now seen as one of the best parties on the Coast.” Cr. Tate said.

“Given we are famous for our hospitality, I know so many people who couldn’t attend in 2018 are already locked in for this June.”

“I can’t wait for this year when the gold carpet is rolled out for the best talent in Australian television.” Cr. Tate said.

 

Gold Logie Award Winners

Known as Star of the Year award were first presented on 15 January 1959 and in 1960 became the Logie Awards.

Logie Awards were named after British engineer and innovator John Logie Baird who invented mechanical television as a practical medium.

 

Year                Gold Logie Award Winner(s)

• 2018 Grant Denyer
• 2017 Samuel Johnson
• 2016 Waleed Aly
• 2015 Carrie Bickmore
• 2014 Scott Cam
• 2013 Asher Keddie
• 2012 Hamish Blake
• 2011 Karl Stefanovic
• 2010 Ray Meagher
• 2009 Rebecca Gibney
• 2008 Kate Ritchie
• 2007 Kate Ritchie
• 2006 John Wood
• 2005 Rove McManus
• 2004 Rove McManus
• 2003 Rove McManus
• 2002 Georgie Parker
• 2001 Georgie Parker
• 2000 Lisa McCune
• 1999 Lisa McCune
• 1998 Lisa McCune
• 1997 Lisa McCune
• 1996 Ray Martin
• 1995 Ray Martin
• 1994 Ray Martin
• 1993 Ray Martin
• 1992 Jana Wendt
• 1991 Steve Vizard
• 1990 Craig McLachlan
• 1989 Daryl Somers
• 1988 Kylie Minogue
• 1987 Ray Martin
• 1986 Daryl Somers
• 1985 Rowena Wallace
• 1984 Bert Newton
• 1983 Daryl Somers
• 1982 Bert Newton
• 1981 Bert Newton
• 1980 Mike Walsh
• 1979 Bert Newton
• 1978 Graham Kennedy
• 1977 Don Lane and Jeanne Little
• 1976 Norman Gunston and Denise Drysdale
• 1975 Ernie Sigley and Denise Drysdale
• 1974 Graham Kennedy and Pat McDonald
• 1973 Tony Barber
• 1972 Gerard Kennedy
• 1971 Gerard Kennedy and Maggie Tabberer
• 1970 Barry Crocker and Maggie Tabberer
• 1969 Graham Kennedy
• 1968 Brian Henderson
• 1967 Graham Kennedy and Hazel Phillips
• 1966 Gordon Chater
• 1965 Jimmy Hannan
• 1964 Bobby Limb
• 1963 Michael Charlton
• 1962 Lorrae Desmond and Tommy Hanlon Jr.
• 1961  Bob Dyer
• 1960 Graham Kennedy
• 1959 Graham Kennedy and Panda Lisner

Multiple Gold Logie Award Winners

• Kate Ritchie 2007, 2008,
• Rove McManus 2003, 2004, 2005,
• Georgie Parker 2001, 2002,
• Lisa McCune 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000,
• Ray Martin 1987, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996,
• Daryl Somers 1983, 1986, 1989,
• Bert Newton 1979, 1981, 1982, 1984,
• Denise Drysdale 1975, 1976,
• Gerard Kennedy 1971, 1972,
• Maggie Tabberer 1970, 1971,
• Graham Kennedy 1959, 1960, 1967, 1969, 1974, 1978,