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Julie Anthony

Julie Anthony holds a unique place in the heart of the Australian Entertainment Industry. Her long list of achievements on the concert stage, ion musicals, cabaret and on television reflect a remarkable career spanning almost thirty years.

A South Australian mallee girl, Julie was brought up on a 600- hectare property. Her first change to perform publicly was spurred on by her father who suggested she perform with a band at a local dinner dance. The girl the mallee has come a long way since then.

Julie moved to Sydney in the early seventies. The club, Cabaret and television work was vibrant then and Julie found herself in great demand. It wasn't so long after that she was asked to audition for a J.C Williamson stage production of "Irene", and thought still virtually unknown, won the coveted lead role. The musical and Julie won critical acclaim playing to capacity houses for 19 months.

The accolades continued. Mo Awards for "Entertainer of the Year" three times "Best Female Vocalist" a staggering 12 times presented by her peers at Variety.

In more recent years Julie has helped establish "Advance Australia Fair" as our National Anthem, giving it the heart and soul it needed. Her recording has become 'the definitive version'; she was given the honour during our Bicentennial year to sing the Anthem at the official opening of Australia's Parliament House.