Kevin Jacobsen

Kevin Jacobson
OAM
Born
Kevin George Jacobson

(1939-07-29) 29 July 1939 (age 87)
Sydney, Australia
OccupationsEntertainment entrepreneur, former musician
Known for
  • Talent Promotor of Jacobson Entertainment Group
  • Member of The Joy Boys
FamilyCol Joye (brother), Keith Joye (brother)

Kevin George Jacobsen (born 29 July, 1939) is an Australian entertainment entrepreneur and former musician who is the head of the Jacobson Entertainment Group.

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

Artist
Barbra Streisand
Barry Manilow
Bee Gees
Billy Joel
Bob Marley
Bruce Springsteen
Cyndi Lauper
Grace Knight
John Denver
Julio Iglesias
Kiss
Meat Loaf
Michael Jackson
Olivia Newton-John
Pearl Jam
Peter Allen
Sammy Davis Jr
Shania Twain
Simon and Garfunkel
The Three Tenors
Walt Disney's World on Ice

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.

Honours

Jacobsen was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) 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. In 2002, Jacobsen received the JC Williamson Award, the LPA's highest honour, for their life's work in live performance.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2002 HimselfJC Williamson Awardawarded

References

  1. ↑ Sound Museum (13 April 2026). Michael Jackson Arrives in Australia (1987 Throwback Media Footage). Retrieved 23 July 2026 – via YouTube.
  2. ↑ Lawson, Valerie (3 January 1983). "An old Joy Boy rocks if not rolls the Town Hall". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  3. ↑ Dennis, Anthony (18 June 2002). "Just can't get enough of The Man". smh.com.au. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  4. ↑ It's an Honour – Medal of the Order of Australia – 26 January 1985
  5. ↑ "Events & Programs". Live Performance Australia. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  6. ↑ "JC Williamson Award recipients". Helpmann Awards. Live Performance Australia. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  7. ↑ "JC Williamson Award recipients". Helpmann Awards. Live Performance Australia. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 30 April 2012.

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