Sydney Weekender
| Sydney Weekender | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | Matt Shirvington |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 28 |
| No. of episodes | 1000+ |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Alan Dungey |
| Production locations | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Running time | Approx 30 minutes (including commercials) |
| Release | |
| Original network | Seven Network |
| Picture format | PAL |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 1994 |
| External links | |
| Sydney Weekender | |
Sydney Weekender is an Australian travel show featuring destinations throughout the state of New South Wales. The program debuted in 1994.[1] It is hosted by Matt Shirvington and airs on the Seven Network in New South Wales and nationally on 7Two.[2]
The program visits various locations in the state highlighting activities, attractions, and dining options.
Sydney Weekender reached a milestone of 750 episodes on 18 August 2012.[3] The series has spawned spin-offs including Melbourne Weekender.[2]
Many of the locations featured in the program have a commercial arrangement whereby they have bought advertisements or paid to be featured in an episode.[4] In November 2019, the Seven Network announced the show had been axed with the final episodes screening in early 2020.[5] Despite this announcement, the Seven Network have continued production of the series through 2020 and 2021.
In January 2022, Seven Network announced that Matt Shirvington will join as a host, replacing the long running host Mike Whitney. The final episode with Witney premiered on January 30th 2022, episodes with Shirvington will be premiering on February 6th 2022 [6][7]
Presenters[]
Final presenters[]
- Erica Davis
- Mel Symons
- Felicity Urquhart
- Peter Wells
- Rose Jacobs
- Jason Stevens
- Rebecca Stevens
- Lizzy Lovette
- Karen Ledbury
- Jack Yabsley
- Daniel Gibson
- Sally Stanton
- Darren Coggan
Past presenters[]
- Cameron Williams (original host 1994)
- Ada Nicodemou
- Nuala Hafner
- Tim Campbell[8]
- Sally Obermeder
- Greg Page
- PJ Lane
- Melissa Doyle[9]
- Sonia Kruger[9]
- Johanna Griggs[9]
- Mark Beretta[9]
- Georgie Gardner[9]
- Sophie Falkiner[9]
- Amber Sherlock[9]
- Andrew Ettinghausen[9]
- Monique Wright[9]
- Rahni Sadler[9]
- Ann Sanders[9]
- Leigh Hatcher[9]
- Kylie Gillies[9]
See also[]
- Melbourne Weekender
- Queensland Weekender
- WA Weekender
- SA Weekender
References[]
- ^ Thomson, Owen (25 July 2014). "Mike Whitney: star and car". Drive. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- ^ a b Rawsthorne, Sally (8 July 2015). "Alan Dungey takes Sydney Weekender's success to Melbourne". Mediaweek. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- ^ Knox, David (16 August 2012). "Mike Whitney, 750 weekenders and counting". TV Tonight.
- ^ "Weekender for sale". ABC. 31 October 2005. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- ^ Seven cancels more programs, including Sydney Weekender after 25 years Mumbrella 28 November 2019
- ^ Welch, K. (2022, January 28). Mike Whitney departs Sydney Weekender after 27 years. Mumbrella. Retrieved January 29, 2022, from https://mumbrella.com.au/mike-whitney-departs-sydney-weekender-after-27-years-721985
- ^ "Farewell Mike Whitney". 30 January 2022.
- ^ "Welcome to the world of Tim Campbell". Tim Campbell. 2009. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Byrnes, Holly (22 August 2014). "The stars who worked on Sydney Weekender, now celebrating 21 years". news.com.au. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
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