Guests will be entertained by a fellow television veteran Johnny Young and The Strangers Club 7 Teen band.  Johnny was one of TVW7’s first teenage stars. He now fronts the group and hosts the Radio 6IX Big breakfast show.

John's first television break was hosting the TVW pop music show Club 7 Teen in early 1965, till mid 1967, when he moved to Melbourne. The below music clip comes from that popular show, and features Johnny Young and The Strangers.

The Stargate Actors Academy and Perth opera singers, Justin and Katherine Friend, will also perform at the TVW Reunion on Sunday October 18th, 2009.

  

In 1966, John was holding the top Australian charts position for five weeks from October 22nd to November 19th with the double A-side 'Step Back / Cara Lyn'. 'Step Back' was an Easybeats song, co-written by Stevie Wright and George Young, whilst 'Cara Lyn' was a cover of The Strangeloves. He then knocked himself off the #1 spot in Sydney with his 'Let It Be Me' EP, which remained at the top, and #4 in Melbourne, till Dec 10th when eventually overtaken by the Easybeats 'Friday On My Mind'.

John's third EP was a version of the Beatles classic 'All My Lovin', which reached the Top 10 in Sydney during April 1967, and was to become his signature tune.

In 1967, John recorded the Bee Gees number 'Craise Finton Kirk', which was backed by the Bee Gees and produced by Barry Gibb. "Craise Finton Kirk" / "I am the World" was released as a single in August 1967. It made the Australian national Top 30 (#14 in Melbourne and #29 in Sydney) during September and also gained considerable airplay on British radio, notably on the legendary pirate station Radio London.

This clip from the German program Beat Club shows Dave Lee Travis introducing Johnny Young with 'Craise Finton Kirk'.  John was followed immediately by the Bee Gees themselves at number one with Massachusetts!

Whilst in Melbourne, John took over the prestigious role of comparing The Go!! Show.

John spent three frantic years as one of Australia’s top pop performers before branching out as a radio DJ, TV presenter, songwriter and record and TV producer.

In 1969, John began carving a successful songwriting career. As well as a number of hits for Australian recording artists, he penned 'Here Comes the Star' for Herman's Hermits. During the 1970's and 1980's, John found further fame as the compere of the popular TV talent show called 'Young Talent Time', which launched the careers of many youthful stars, including Tina Arena and Danni Minogue.

John now hosts the Radio 6IX Big breakfast show, week days from 5:30am to 9:00am.

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We don't care what you look like or what you've done since, but you were part of this and we would like to see you.

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Biography   -   Justin L Freind

Justin Freind began his career at the age of 7 in a production with the Bridgetown Repertory Club. He has been performing ever since and is now considered one of             Western Australia’s leading performers.

In 1992, he commenced his training at the Western Australian Conservatorium of Music, where he gained a Certificate in Classical Music, a Diploma of Performing Arts and a Bachelor of Music (Performance).  Whilst at the Conservatorium he was involved in productions of The Marriage of Figaro, The Rakes Progress, La Clemenza di Tito and took lead roles in Sweeney Todd, La Finta Giardinera and A Midsummer Nights Dream.

As a soloist he has performed with numerous groups including; Conservatorium Chorale, The Geraldton Choral Society, The Malcolm Sargent Choir, The Savoy Singers, The Julian Singers, The Madrigal Singers, St George’s Cathedral Choir, I Voci Choir, P.L.C Choir, Aquinas College Choir, Trinity College Choir, The Lieder Society of W.A, Collegium Choirs, Perth Undergraduate Choral Society, U.W.A Choral Society and Perth Oratorio Choir.

He has also performed on stage with the Midnite Youth Theatre Co. (Wind in the Willows, Mikado) Regal Opera (Scrooge) Music Theatre Co. of W.A. (Evita, My Fair Lady)

Gilbert & Sullivan Society of W.A. (Sorcerer, Gondoliers, Ruddigore, Mikado, Grand Duke, Iolanthe, Trial by Jury, HMS Pinafore, Utopia Ltd, The Pirates of Penzance, Yeomen of the Guard) Music Spectrum (Les Miserables) M.S. Society of W.A. (King & I)  Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra (Amberley on Swan) Perth Pops Orchestra (Hits of Love & War, K.G.B. Hit List, Best of British 93,94,96,02-08, Vienna Pops 04-07) West Australian Opera (Opera in the Park 97,04, 30th Anniversary Gala, La Traviata, Lucia di Lammermoor, Barber of Seville, Gala 98,99, Patience, Nostradamus, Merry Widow, Don Giovanni, Madam Butterfly, Orpheus in the Underworld) and West Australian Symphony Orchestra (Classic Pops Series 98-00).

As a Musical Director/Conductor he has conducted Savoy Singers, The Real Sing, Gilbert & Sullivan Society of WA (Cox & Box, Sorcerer, Trial by Jury, HMS Pinafore, Messmates Ahoy, Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, The Magic of G & S) Midnite Youth Theatre (Aspects of Love, Ruddigore) On Stage Productions (My Fair Lady, Wizard of OZ) J&G Musical Productions (Oklahoma), Old Mill Theatre (South Pacific, Aladdin)

During his busy performance schedule, Justin is the Music Administrator at Penrhos College and was the President of the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of WA from 2001-2009.

In 2001 Justin performed the lead role of Jean Val Jean in Les Miserables at the Regal Theatre, to much acclaim, and was also the conducting intern for West Australian Youth Orchestra.  In 2004 he released his first CD titled ‘Freindly Favourites’.

Justin performed in the UK in 2004 and 2005 at the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, performing lead roles in Patience, The Zoo, Pirates of Pinafore & HMS Pinafore. 

Justin is a regular guest artist for Telethon at the seniors’ concerts at the Perth Concert Hall and also for the City of Perth Nativity in Forest Chase.  In 2007 he was included in the Inaugural Edition of Who’s Who of Western Australia for his service in the Arts.

 2007 saw him perform the title role in Orpheus in the Underworld for Opera in the Park with West Australian Opera and 2008 saw him sing the role of Goro again with WA Opera’s for Opera in the Park and then perform as guest artist in a production of Ruddigore for R.A.G.S.T in New Zealand.

Justin is a very versatile performer and enjoys performing repertoire from Baroque to Broadway, and feels equally at home whether on the stage or concert platform.     

Katherine Freind - Biography

My stage experience began at Rockingham Entertainers at the age of 7 and I subsequently stayed with the company for 6 years, performing in Musicals and Pantomimes such as:  White Horse Inn, South Pacific, Annie Get Your Gun, Charlie Girl, Hello Dolly, The King & I, Babes in the Wood, Wizard of Oz and many more.  From Rockingham I moved to Perth and I have listed my performances since then above.  I have been very lucky to perform in many Professional, Pro Am and Community Theatre productions.

I began dance classes at the age of 5 and have been trained in Classical, Jazz, Tap and Contemporary.  Currently, I own and run in partnership, The Stage Key Company which provides dance and vocal training for children and adults.

Vocally, I have been training with Ruth Young/Atkinson since 1995 and in 1996 was accepted into the WA Academy of Performing Arts, Music Theatre Certificate Course.  I have also been trained with the Trinity College of London in Speech & Drama with June Percival. 

Other experience includes 5 years spent singing in an Acoustic Duo (Original Music) around Perth & WA.  During this period we supported many local, interstate and international acts and also recorded and released a CD.  I also spent 2 years with The Real Sing (Choir) under the direction of Martin Meader.

Currently I perform as a solo/duet artist for both private and corporate functions and my repertoire ranges from classical to contemporary.  I am also actively involved in many musical theatre productions throughout Perth.

Stargate Actors Academy.

Stargate Actors Academy is situated at unit 9/20 shields crescent Booragoon, Perth Western Australia.

Whether you are a budding Nicole Kidman or Russell Crowe, or just looking for some self-confidence in your public speaking, or have a child who lacks self-esteem, Stargate Acting Academy has a course for you.

At Stargate Actors Academy , our courses for novices through to advanced students are designed not only to develop the range of skills required in a profession, which is both diverse and demanding, but also to promote confidence and self-esteem within the individual.

Stargate Actors Academy believes that the secret to a successful career starts from the creative mind of a qualified coach. Our coaches have an impressive history of acting on television, stage and radio. Dedicated and passionate our coaches teach the full range of drama and theatrical skills including, voice production, expression, characterisation and improvisation.

Stargate courses promote confidence and self-esteem and challenge our students to think creatively and laterally. Our classes promote teamwork and develop social and presentation skills, which give our students an advantage in every aspect of their lives.

Our Master level students are trained for WAPPA and NIDA, coached in the Method/Stanislavski acting principals, monologues, duos, and receiving major constructive criticism, our students gain an in-depth, profession theatre education.

Stargate Actors Academy is the agent for all the universities and F.T.I; we supply actors for short films and documentaries. This provides a wonderful experience for our students. It teaches them the differences in film and theatre acting, as well as preparing them for castings and auditions, whilst also increasing their knowledge in the acting industry.

Our Academy has a caring and fun atmosphere where each students potential is realised, our classes are fun and creative with a successful rate of producing talented actors who have achieved roles in the commercial and film industry.

It is with great pride that we offer our professional training services.

SOME OF WHAT STARGATE OFFER:

•Regular Productions

•Qualified Coaches

•TV, Screen and Theatre Casting and workshops

•Professional Team

•Confidence Building

•Voice Production

•Characterisation

•Improvisation Technique

•Educational Training

•Beginners to Advanced

•All Ages

EDUCATIONAL PACKAGES

Our Educational packages are designed to cater for Schools, Libraries, Universities and Companies. With each package being cleverly thought out, each option has been structured to work as an entity in itself; therefore you can elect to choose one or all of them – If you have an alternative requirement, Stargate are more than happy to structure a syllabus to suit your needs.

•Curriculum Support

•Business Support

•Library Support

•Radio Support

•Rural Support