2016 19th ACE Awards Winners
Solo Piano/Vocalist
Winner: Di Solomon
- Franky Valentyn
- Ian Blakeney
- John Watson
- Noel McDonald
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Solo Guitar/Vocalist
Winner: Chris Connolly
- Darren Johnstone
- David Agius
- Fallon
- Franky Valentyn
- Mike Miller
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Duo/Trio
Winner: Just Jammin
- AM 2 PM
- Mike Mathieson Duo
- Take Two
- Time Machine
- Williams Brothers
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Covers Band
Winner: Jellybean Jam
- Akinga
- Mesa Groove
- The Frocks
- Shy Guys
- Urban Stone
Proudly Sponsored By: St Marys Rugby League Club
Country Performer
Winner: The McClymonts
- Amber Lawrence
- Beccy Cole
- Melinda Schneider
- Troy Cassar-Daley
- Wayne Horsburgh
Proudly Sponsored By: West Tamworth Leagues Club
Compere
Winner: Neil Hanson
- Bobby Bradford
- Elizabeth Star
- Terry Kaff
- Terry Mac
- Tony Hogan
Proudly Sponsored By: Campbelltown Catholic Club
Technical Support
Winner: The Juniors (Damien Cooper, Paul Kirk, Larry Sadlier)
- Blacktown Workers (Danny Zamor, Jake Bleier, Bill Cawthorne)
- Burwood RSL (Bill Millard, Stephen Colborne-Veel)
- Cabra Vale Diggers (JV Productions)
- Twin Towns (Lachlan Donaldson, Sid Constantine, Geoff Goldsby, Craig Worsley, Sam Collier, Liam Kriz, Mario Cimino, Justin Elder, Harisen Rainford-Markarian, Allison Cornford).
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Children’s Show
Winner: Lah-Lah
- Circle of Life
- Crazy Science
- Franky Valentyn
- Party Bears
- Wiggles
Proudly Sponsored By: St Johns Park Bowling Club
Accompanying Band
Winner: Joseph Macri Band
- Bob McKinnon Band
- Dave Hallard Band
- Graeme Fisher All Stars Show Band
- Grooveworks
- Patchwork
Proudly Sponsored By: Wild Oats
Showband
Winner: Kamis
- Akinga
- Jellybean Jam
- Salsa Kingz
- Shy Guys
- The Zips
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Rising Star
Winner: Daniel Tambasco
- Fasika Ayallew
- Jayden Rodriguez
- Rachael Fahim
- Samantha Shirley
- Sara Mazzurco
Proudly Sponsored By: Cabra-Vale Diggers
Sight Act
Winner: Darren Carr
- Brendan Mon Tanner
- Jonas Jost
- Peter Powers
- Phil Cass
- Rick Allison
Proudly Sponsored By: Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
Comedy Act
Winner: Darren Carr
- Buddy Goode
- Joe Avati
- Paul Martell
- Rodney Rude
- Tahir
Proudly Sponsored By: 99 on York
Vocal Group
Winner: Audio Vixen
- Boys in the Band
- Platinum Harmony
- Robertson Brothers
- Showpony
- Williams Brothers
Proudly Sponsored By: Club Liverpool
Original Music Performer
Winner: Doug Parkinson
- Darryl Braithwaite
- Glenn Shorrock
- Renee Geyer
- Russell Morris
- Travis Collins
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Original Music Group
Winner: Thirsty Merc
- 1927
- Dragon
- Mental As Anything
- The Radiators
- Urban Stone
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Instrumental Performer
Winner: James Morrison
- Danny Elliot
- Ian Cooper
- Joey Fimmano
- Vov Dylan
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Versatile Performer
Winner: Joey Fimmano
- Danny Elliott
- Davin Griffiths-Jones
- Franky Valentyn
- Morgan Kent
- Paul Cincotta
Proudly Sponsored By: Petersham RSL Club
Dance Production
Winner: Burlesque Spectacular
- Decadance
- Follies Bergere to Caesars Palace
- Global Fantasy
- Grease Fever
- Strictly Luhrmann
Proudly Sponsored By: The Juniors Kingsford
Production Show
Winner: Desperado
- Brothers in Harmony
- Burlesque Spectacular
- Can’t Stop the Music
- Drags to Bitches
- European Classics
Proudly Sponsored By: The CUBE
Tribute Show
Winner: Roy Orbison & the Everly Brothers
- A Tribute to Family Legends
- Desperado
- Elton Jack Show
- Tonight’s the Night
- Forever Diamond
Proudly Sponsored By: Daily Press
Female Vocal
Winner: Dami Im
- Alisa Gray
- Karen Beckett
- Lisa Crouch
- Melinda Schneider
- Monique Montez
Proudly Sponsored By: Ettalong Diggers
Male Vocal
Winner: Mark Vincent
- Darren Williams
- Fallon
- Stephen Fisher-King
- Tom Burlinson
- Tony Pantano
Proudly Sponsored By: Blacktown Workers Club
Club Performer of the Year
Winner: Dami Im
- Danny Elliott
- Darren Carr
- Lisa Crouch
- Mark Vincent
- Monique Montez