Kevin Jacobsen
Australian entertainment entrepreneur
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Kevin George Jacobsen (born 29 July, 1939) is an Australian entertainment entrepreneur and former musician who is the head of the Jacobson Entertainment Group.
29 July 1939
- Talent Promotor of Jacobson Entertainment Group
- Member of The Joy Boys
Along with brothers Col Joye and Keith, he was a member of the Australian 1960s band Col Joye and The Joyboys which achieved four No. 1 Top Forty chart hits.[citation needed]
Roster of artists
- The Jacobsen Group of Companies has presented many international artists including:
Production
Jacobsen has also produced theatrical shows such as Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Camelot with Richard Harris, Fame, A Chorus Line, and Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage.
He was also the executive producer of the musical theatre production The Man from Snowy River: Arena Spectacular.[2]
Honours
Jacobsen was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)[3] in 1985 for his services to the performing arts and entertainment industry.
Helpmann Awards
The Helpmann Awards is an awards show, celebrating live entertainment and performing arts in Australia, presented by industry group Live Performance Australia (LPA) since 2001.[4] In 2002, Jacobsen received the JC Williamson Award, the LPA's highest honour, for their life's work in live performance.[5]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002[6] | Himself | JC Williamson Award | awarded |
