How John Farnham will be honoured at the 2024 Logie Awards - as stars set to perform are revealed READ MORE: Robert Irwin wins major award after being slammed for his Gold Logie nomination By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:12 BST, 11 August 2024 | Updated: 02:14 BST, 11 August 2024 e-mail View comments The 2024 Logie Awards are set to dazzle with a star-studded musical tribute as Jessica Mauboy and Guy Sebastian prepare to honour the legendary John Farnham . The duo will take the stage alongside The Farnham Band in a special performance celebrating Farnham's illustrious career and remarkable achievements. This tribute is expected to be one of the highlights of the night, as the Logies pay homage to an artist who has left an indelible mark on Australian music.
Farnham, affectionately known as ' The Voice ' of Australia, has had a career spanning over five decades, with numerous chart-topping hits and unforgettable performances. But he will be unlikely to ever perform again after undergoing a marathon surgery to remove the tumour from his mouth. The operation, carried out by 26 medical staff, also saw a major part of his jaw removed and, 12 months after the surgery Farnham revealed that he was cancer free.
He had only discovered he had the cancerous growth in his mouth after his wife Jill insisted on taking him to the doctor for a check up when he developed a persistent mouth ulcer. Mauboy and Sebastian, both of whom have been vocal about their admiration for Farnham, are expected to deliver a powerful and emotional performance that will resonate with viewers and attendees alike. The 2024 Logie Awards are set to dazzle with a star-studded musical tribute as Jessica Mauboy and Guy Sebastian prepare to honour the legendary John Farnham Read More Celine Dion breaks down as she reveals her special connection to John Farnham amid his cancer battle - and reveals how he helped her career Missy Higgins is also confirmed to perform at the Logies during the 'In Memoriam' segment, a moving tribute to those the industry has lost over the past year.
The singer-songwriter will perform a song that she originally wrote in memory of a loved one, promising an emotional and heartfelt moment during the ceremony. Meanwhile, the presenters for the night will include Celia Pacquola, Stephen Peacocke, Michelle Lim Davidson, Claudia Karvan, Costa Georgiadis, Sarah Abo, Charlie Albone, Stephen Curry and the Muster Dogs, with more to be announced. Comedian Sam Pang will be hosting the award's night.
'Hosting the Logies last year was an amazing experience and I'm thrilled to return in 2024,' Sam said in a statement in June. 'Adding to the excitement, Seven have also given me the green light to try new things this year, so I'm really looking forward to displaying my under appreciated and Andy Lee, Asher Keddie, Julia Morris, Larry Emdur, Robert Irwin, Sonia Kruger, and Tony Armstrong will be vying for the Gold Logie. The duo will take the stage alongside The Farnham Band in a special performance celebrating Farnham's illustrious career and remarkable achievements Last year, Pang was hailed as one of the best Logies hosts in ages following his debut at the awards.
His blistering gags during the Logies included high profile targets such as Channel Nine's Karl Stefanovic and retired Sunrise host David Koch. Channel Seven's Logies telecast was a ratings blockbuster for the network, drawing in an impressive 877,000 viewers. Farnham is 'unlikely' to ever perform again after undergoing the marathon surgery to remove the tumour from his mouth Fans have credited Sam for the show's success, with many tuning in to the Logies for the first time just to see him host the show.
He was a big hit with viewers thanks to his fiery gags, in which he took aim at everything from gross reality TV to the scandalous private lives of celebrities . Sam's opening monologue included a dig at Married at First Sight, saying the controversial reality show is 'a clear sign we'll not make it as a species'. He also joked about commercial TV's lack of diversity, saying: 'I'm the first host in the history of the Logies to be half and half - half Channel Seven, half Channel Ten.
' Andy Lee, Asher Keddie, Julia Morris, Larry Emdur, Robert Irwin, Sonia Kruger, and Tony Armstrong will be vying for the Gold Logie Share or comment on this article: How John Farnham will be honoured at 2024 Logie Awards e-mail Add comment.
