Who doesn’t know Dicko? This loud, proud, bold, but utterly charming English ex-pat has been a staple part of Australian media in 2003.

Of course, we all know Dicko as the original ‘bastard’ talent judge on Australian Idol (Ten). The popular series revolutionised reality television in Australia and saw Dicko become a household name. Dicko has also hosted My Restaurant Rules (Seven), Celebrity Survivor: Vanuatu (Seven) and was the first series host and co-creator on Can of Worms (Ten), as well as competing on Dancing with the Stars (Seven) and winning Celebrity Apprentice (Nine).

In the US, Dicko was a talent judge on The Next Great American Band (Fox). Other television credits include the Logie-winning series First Contact (SBS) and a talent judge on Australia’s Got Talent (Nine).

Dicko is no stranger to radio either, having hosted Vega 91.5’s (now smoothfm) breakfast show in Melbourne, followed by the 2UE breakfast show in Sydney.

In 2015 Dicko slapped on some lipstick and donned a pair of high heels as he made his stage debut as Widow Twankey in Bonnie Lythgoe's pantomime production of Aladdin and his Wondrous Lamp at Sydney’s State Theatre.

Prior to becoming a household name, Dicko spent over 20 years in the record industry in the UK. He has worked inside iconic labels such as Creation Records, Sony, A&M and BMG, and worked alongside major global artists including Ozzy Osbourne, Celine Dion and Primal Scream. As Head of International at BMG UK, Dicko oversaw the career development of artists including Jamiroquai, Westlife, Natalie Imbruglia and Pearl Jam. He relocated to Australia in 2001 to become the General Manager of Marketing for BMG Australia.

Recently Dicko has returned to his roots by mentoring young up-and-coming artists and producing live music festivals on the Sunshine Coast, including Almost The Greatest Gig On Earth (2019) and Dicko’s Country Spit Roast (2020).

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