As well as being one of Australia’s most accomplished and respected performers Simon is also highly sought after for corporate engagements both as an MC and/or special guest singer.

Simon’s twenty years experience as one of ABC TV’s Play School’s best loved presenters, his six-year stint as MC and co-writer of the prestigious Helpmann Awards (2001-2006) and his credits as Host, Co-Writer and Producer of Foxtel’s widely-acclaimed variety series Studio A with Simon Burke (2006) have left him perfectly placed to provide an irrisistible combination of wit, warmth, gravitas, suavity and great singing to any corporate event. And he’s even up for a chorus of “Incy Wincy Spider” should it be requested!

Some of the many events that Simon has hosted include Sydney Festival’s Symphony in the Domain, Opera Australia’s Christmas at the House at the Sydney Opera House, the Luna Park Opening Celebration Concert, the NSW Premier’s Gala Concert, the City of Sydney Australia Day Luncheon, the Champion of Champion Business Awards and the Cancerians Ball in Parliament House, Canberra.

Simon was the special guest performer at a recent gala dinner in London to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Qantas flying the Sydney-London Kangaroo Route and for the 2008 Australia Day celebrations was invited by His Excellency the Hon. Richard Alston to sing the National Anthem at Australia House, London.

Testimonials

“…Your talent and charisma made the evening a very special experience. I was also grateful for your calm professionalism at our eleventh-hour request for a special song to be performed. I was amazed you had the time, let alone the willingness, to oblige us given your other heavy commitments. Thanks again - we have had nothing but compliments and I suspect you now have a new group of fans.”
Belinda de Rome, Group General Manager, Corporate Communication, Qantas Airways

“…one thing they should never change is the host. When it comes to singing and dancing through an awards ceremony, Burke, who has hosted all five Helpmanns, can give Tonys host Hugh Jackman a run for his money”
Jo Roberts The Age August 10th, 2005

"... Sensitive handling was called for, a combination of fun and gravitas, and this is exactly what Simon provided. He knew when to be formal and when to be a little wild. He did a terrific job and a good slice of the credit for the success of the evening is his."
Leo Schofield, AM Director, COVE Australia.

“…Thanks yet again for your witty, urbane and wonderful performance …and for the incisive and insightful lyrics and script. I had so many comments from those present about your talent and how you tied the whole night together so well - with which I heartily concur! And personally I had many a belly-laugh, many a wry smile, a few tears and a good reminisce. What more could I ask? Thank God for talent.”
Sue Nattrass AO, President AEIA, Helpmann Awards Producers

“…Host Simon Burke, with dazzling singing performances and speedy repartee, made Eddie McGuire look like - Eddie McGuire.”
Ruth Ritchie, Sydney Morning Herald, May 24th 2003

“…Wonderful.  Astounding.  Fabulous.  Your hard work, and agonising, sure paid off.  I must tell you as well, that there has been unprecedented positive feedback - and absolutely every single person has said how essential and perfect your presentation was.  Even the Minister, who phoned today, said you were a triumph - which you were.”
- Jan Stoneham, Chief Executive, Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA)

 

© 2007 Simon Burke