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ARIA Award For Best Comedy Release
The ARIA Music Award for Best Comedy Release, is an award presented at the annual ARIA Music Awards, which recognises "the many achievements of Aussie artists across all music genres", since 1987. It is handed out by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), an organisation whose aim is "to advance the interests of the Australian record industry." Winners and nominees In the following table, the winner is highlighted in a separate colour, and in boldface; the nominees are those that are not highlighted or in boldface. References External linksThe ARIA Awards Official website {{ARIA music awards Comedy Comedy is a genre of fiction that consists of discourses or works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. The term o ... A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade association representing the Australian recording industry which was established in the 1970s by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers (AARM) which was formed in 1956. It oversees the collection, administration and distribution of music licenses and royalties. The association has more than 100 members, including small labels typically run by one to five people, medium size organisations and very large companies with international affiliates. ARIA is administered by a Board of Directors comprising senior executives from record companies, both large and small. History In 1956, the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers (AARM) was formed by Australia's major record companies. It was replaced in the 1970s by the Australian Recording Industry Association, which was established by the six major record companies operati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Music Awards Of 1989
The Third Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as the ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAS) was held on 6 March 1989 at the Darling Harbour Convention Centre in Sydney. First Australian host Greedy Smith of Mental As Anything was assisted by presenters George Martin, Jono & Dano, Barry Bissell of ''Take 40 Australia'', Peter Collins, Peter Jamieson, Jonathan King and Brian Smith to distribute 24 awards. There were no live performances and the awards were not televised. Some significant changes were made for the third ARIA Awards. In addition to previous categories, Best Independent Release, Breakthrough Artist – Single and Breakthrough Artist – Album were added. The ARIA Hall of Fame inducted two artists: Dame Nellie Melba and Ross Wilson. An Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to INXS. Music journalist, Anthony O'Grady cited ARIA spokesperson Peter Rix, who had felt that The Church's win Single of the Year with "Under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy Company Classics
Comedy Company Classics is the second and final studio album by Australian comedy television series The Comedy Company ''The Comedy Company'' was an Australian comedy television series first aired from 16 February 1988 until about 11 November 1990 on Network Ten, Sunday night and was created and directed by cast member Ian McFadyen, and co directed and produce .... The album was released in November 1989 and peaked at number 98 on The Australian ARIA Charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1990 the album was nominated for ARIA Award for Best Comedy Release. Track listing Charts Release history References {{Authority control 1989 albums 1980s comedy albums The Comedy Company albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Satanic Sketches
The Satanic Sketches is the second studio album by Australian comedy television series The D-Generation. The album was released in November 1989 and peaked at number 50 on The Australian ARIA Charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1990 the album won the ARIA Award for Best Comedy Release The ARIA Music Award for Best Comedy Release, is an award presented at the annual ARIA Music Awards, which recognises "the many achievements of Aussie artists across all music genres", since 1987. It is handed out by the Australian Recording Indu .... Track listing # "Introduction" # "Fart Joke" # "Bum Joke" # "Fart Joke (2)" # "The One About Dolly Parton's Breasts" # "Bum Joke (2)" # "The One About Malcolm Fraser's Trousers" # "Fart Joke (3)" # "The One About Caravaggio's Use of Light and Shade" # "Topical Song Sending Up the Bicentenary" # "Clever Observation About Flatulence" # "Fart Joke (4)" # "Something Visual" # "Topical Song About Our America's Cup Victory" # "Something Unfu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The D-Generation
''The D-Generation'' was a popular and influential Australian TV sketch comedy show, produced and broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) for two series, between 1986 and 1987. A further four specials were broadcast on the Seven Network between 1988 and 1989. The show would also serve as a stepping stone for many early incarnations of iconic characters, including Lynne Postlethwaite, Gina Hard-Faced B***h, Eileen Maverick and Kelvin Cunnington. Synopsis The series was produced and directed by Kris Noble and was created and written by a group of Melbourne University students who had gained local notoriety for their stage work: Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro, Marg Downey, Michael Veitch, Magda Szubanski, John Harrison, and Tom Gleisner. Also part of the original team was Nick Bufalo, who appeared in the unscreened one-hour ''D-Generation'' pilot (1985), before accepting a long-running role on TV soap ''A Country Practice''. Several of Bufalo's sketches from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Music Awards Of 1990
The Fourth Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as the ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAS) was held on 26 March 1990 at the Darling Harbour Convention Centre in Sydney. Australian host Glenn Shorrock of Little River Band was assisted by Quincy Jones, and other presenters, to distribute 24 awards. For the first time there were live performances but the awards were not televised. The ARIA Hall of Fame inducted two artists: Percy Grainger and Sherbet. An "Outstanding Achievement Award" was awarded to Kylie Minogue. Presenters and performers The ARIA Awards ceremony was hosted by singer-songwriter Glenn Shorrock. Presenters and performers were: Awards ''Final nominees for only some awards are available in reliable sources. Where not available, winners are listed.'' ARIA Awards *Album of the Year **Ian Moss – ''Matchbook'' ***Kate Ceberano – '' Brave'' ***Stephen Cummings – '' A New Kind of Blue'' ***Hunters & Collectors – '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 In Music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1990. This year was the peak of Cassette tape, cassette sales in the United States, with sales declining year on year since then. Specific locations *1990 in British music *1990 in Norwegian music Specific genres *1990 in country music *1990 in heavy metal music *1990 in hip hop music *1990 in Latin music *1990 in jazz Events January–March *January 8 – Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor released her famous single "Nothing Compares 2 U" (originally written, composed and performed by Prince (musician), Prince) which was a worldwide success, becoming one of the best selling singles in the world in 1990 and topped the charts in many countries including the United States and the United Kingdom. *January 18 – Eric Clapton plays the first of eighteen shows in a three-week span at London's Royal Albert Hall. *January 21 – MTV's ''MTV Unplugged, Unplugged'' is broadcast for the first time, on cable television, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So Excellent
"So Excellent / I Go I Go" is a double-A sided single released by Kylie Mole, a character portrayed by Mary-Anne Fahey in the TV series The Comedy Company. The single was released in October 1988 as the lead single from the TV series' debut studio album ''The Comedy Company Album''. The song peaked at number 8 on the ARIA Charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1989 the song was nominated for the ARIA Award for Best Comedy Release The ARIA Music Award for Best Comedy Release, is an award presented at the annual ARIA Music Awards, which recognises "the many achievements of Aussie artists across all music genres", since 1987. It is handed out by the Australian Recording Indu .... Track listing CD/Cassingle (653028 3) # "So Excellent" - 4:41 # "I Go I Go" 12" (653028 6) *Side A "So Excellent" - 4:41 *Side A "So Excellent" (Extended version) *Side B "I Go I Go" (Extended version) *Side B "I Go I Go" (Instrumental) Charts References 1988 songs 1988 singles Comedy songs {{19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kylie Mole
Kylie Mole is a fictional character created by Australian actor and comedian Mary-Anne Fahey. Kylie Mole is a scowling schoolgirl on The Australian TV show, '' The Comedy Company''. As well as performing monologue comedy segments on ''The Comedy Company'', Mole interviewed various celebrities, including Julian Lennon, Sylvester Stallone, the band INXS and Kylie Minogue. Kylie Mole was also featured in the second series of the ABC's ''Kittson Fahey'' television show in 1993. In 2002, sixty minutes of footage of ''The Comedy Company'' was edited into a special called ''The Comedy Company: So Excellent'', the subtitle referencing a famed line by the Kylie Mole character. Discography Singles Awards and nominations ARIA Music Awards The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987. ! , - , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Cuppla Days
"A Cuppla Days" is a single released by Con the Fruiterer, a character portrayed by Mark Mitchell in the TV series The Comedy Company. The single was released in November 1988 as the second and final single from the TV series' debut studio album ''The Comedy Company Album''. The song peaked at number 48 on the ARIA Charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1989 The Third Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as the ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAS) was held on 6 March 1989 at the Darling Harbour Convention Centre in Sydney. First Australian host Greedy Smith o ... the song was nominated for the ARIA Award for Best Comedy Release. Track listing CD/Cassingle (653148 7) # "A Cuppla Days" - 3:53 # "The Con Dance" - 4:26 Charts References 1988 songs 1988 singles Songs written by Colin Hay Comedy songs {{1980s-pop-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Con The Fruiterer
Con Dikaletus aka Con the Fruiterer is a fictional character created by Australian actor and comedian Mark Mitchell. Mitchell created the character after being served by two Greek Australian stall holders at Glenferrie Markets in 1984. The character became known nationally from regular appearances in ''The Comedy Company'', for which he also created the character of Con's wife, Marika. According to ''Comedy Company'' writer Ian McFadyen, "Con the Fruiterer was an attempt to represent that whole immigrant subculture which until recently has been totally ignored except as a stereotype token wog". Con has six daughters, Roula, Toula, Soula, Voula, Foula and Agape. (A running joke being he approves of his alike named daughters but Agape is the ugly, stupid or otherwise black sheep of the cohort) He also has two sons, Nick and Rick. Con's catchphrases "coupla days", "bewdiful" and "doesn't madda" entered the Australian vernacular. In August 1989, then Prime Minister Bob Hawke appeare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Club Veg
''Club Veg'' (initially called ''The Morning After Show'' on Triple J) was an Australian radio show created and presented by the comedic duo Vic Davies and Mal Lees (with writing contributions in the early years from Stephen Quinn). They started on Triple J (1984–86), followed by a stint on 2SM (1986-1988) and then their first run on Triple M Sydney (1988–1994) which saw them hosting nights then breakfast, before leaving the station and Sydney for Triple M Perth (1994–95). After a few years apart, they returned together to Triple M Sydney again in 1998 and remained there until 2002. A typical show featured "song parodies and comic sketches". The duo also released two albums, ''Members and Guests & Things'' (1988) and ''We Suck'' (2000). Each was nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Comedy Release in the relevant years. The show was cancelled at the end of 2002 and the duo split. In mid-2009 Davies was diagnosed with lung cancer and died of the disease on 7 November 2009, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |