David Campbell

David Campbell, a multi-platinum-selling recording artist and host of Nine Network’s Today Extra, has achieved success across television, theatre, and music. After earning an Australia Day award for his contributions to youth stars in 1993, David Campbell quickly gained recognition for his professional stage debut in the play ‘Relative Merits’. His early career saw him secure a MO Award nomination for Best Musical Theatre Performer of the Year in 1995 for ‘Only Heaven Knows’. Campbell expanded internationally in 1997, starring in the Tony Award-winning ‘Love!

Demonstrating his commitment to the arts, Campbell was appointed Artistic Director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival in 2008, a role he held with distinction, culminating in him receiving the Adelaide Cabaret Festival Icon Award in 2020. Recognized for his extensive contributions to the performing arts and Australian culture, Campbell was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2019. His leadership and expertise were acknowledged in 2022 with his appointment to the board of the Sydney Opera House. David Campbell continues as a multi-faceted talent, consistently achieving success across his varied roles as a recording artist, acclaimed theatrical performer, and respected television and radio host.