Richard Wilkins AM

Richard Wilkins is one of Australia’s most respected and recognisable media personalities, with a career spanning over four decades in television, radio, journalism, and live event hosting. Born in New Zealand, Richard moved to Australia in 1980 and quickly established himself as the host of MTV Australia, a six-year run that cemented his place as one of the country’s most dynamic and trusted media figures.

For more than 20 years, Richard has been at the forefront of Australasian television, serving as Network Nine’s Entertainment Editor, filing reports for the Today Show, A Current Affair, and other prime-time programs. His work as a journalist and interviewer has seen him speak with virtually every major international star, including Billy Connolly, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Diamond, Olivia Newton-John, Britney Spears, Barbara Streisand, and Barry Humphries/Dame Edna, among countless others.

Richard is equally acclaimed as a Master of Ceremonies, having hosted high-profile events across Australia and internationally. Highlights include the Australian Record Industry Awards, Australian Fashion Awards, Miss Australia Awards, the Annual Oscars telecast, and corporate events for A-list clients such as Qantas and American Express. He has also hosted the G’Day USA and G’Day LA Gala Events, celebrating Australian icons like Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett, Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman, and the late Steve Irwin.

His live-event experience includes hosting nightly entertainment for 100,000 people at Centennial Park in Atlanta during the 1996 Olympic Games and performing on stage in Grease: The Arena Spectacular. Richard’s celebrity interviews are widely followed online, and he has written for Bulletin Magazine while regularly providing commentary for international networks whenever prominent Australians make news.

Richard is a committed humanitarian, having hosted hundreds of charity events for organisations including the Victor Chang Foundation, Sony Foundation, and Steve Waugh Foundation, and was awarded the Variety Club’s Heart of Variety Award in 2000 for his outstanding contributions.

With decades of experience across television, radio, live events, and print journalism, Richard Wilkins combines charisma, insight, and professionalism, making him a trusted voice, engaging MC, and compelling keynote speaker.