Kylie Minogue To Be Honored With 2013 JC Williamson Award

The 13th Annual Helpmann Awards ceremony will take place on July 29th at the Sydney Opera House and will feature some of Australia's most talented and celebrated performers.

Live Performance Australia (LPA) has announced that pop music icon Kylie Minogue and Arts philanthropist David Blenkinsop have been named co-recipients of the 2013 JC Williamson Award, that recognizes outstanding contribution to the Australian live performance industry.

The JC Williamson Award is the foremost honor that the Australian live entertainment industry can bestow. In awarding the JC Williamson Award™, LPA recognizes individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the Australian live entertainment and performing arts industry and shaped the future of our industry for the better. Past winners include such iconic figures as Dame Joan Sutherland OM AC DBE, Barry Humphries AO CBE, Michael Gudinski AM, John Farnham AO and Graeme Murphy AM to name but a few.

"My deepest gratitude to Live Performance Australia™ for the JC Williamson Award. What an honor to be included in such incredibly talented and inspirational company. A moment like this makes me so proud to represent the Australian entertainment industry. As a country we have, and we nurture, extraordinary talent. Long may this continue! I would also like to thank all my fans who have supported me for so many years and encouraged me to become the artist I am today. They have all played a role in helping me reach this special moment. Also, my congratulations to David Blenkinsop whom I am thrilled to be sharing the award with this year!" Kylie said.

Kylie, who is recording in the US, is yet to be confirmed to attend the event.


Richard Wilkins, from the Today Show, caught up with Kylie Minogue after the JC Williamson Award announcement:



The Awards will be hosted by Eddie Perfect and Christie Whelan Browne, and broadcasted on Foxtel’s Arena.

Congratulations!! :)

xo K