Paul McDermott

Household name Paul McDermott known as the host of ‘Good News Week’, has held the position as one of the nation’s most popular entertainers for over a decade.  Placed at the forefront of the entertainment industry, Paul is extremely versatile, adaptable and able to entertain any event or function. As a corporate entertainer, Paul prides himself on being appropriate for his audience. He is known for his hosting skills, as well as his panelling and moderating skills.

Paul’s career spans writing, presenting radio programs and hosting television programs, although he gives himself the title of a scribbler. Attending the Canberra School of Art, Paul began his career finding success in both Australia and eventually abroad as a busker with DAAS (The Doug Anthony Allstars).

Returning to Australia to host renowned satirical, political game show ‘Good News Week’. Paul went on to write and host his very own TV series ‘The Sideshow’. He continued to feature in Strictly Dancing, Rm 101 and played the part of a quiz master on ABC’s Think Tank. More recently, Paul has also performed sell out Festival seasons at Melbourne, Adelaide, Montreal and Edinburgh.

During 2020 with Sydney in lockdowns, it signalled the end of live performances. Alongside his music producer Glenn Moorhouse, Paul began work on recording a major musical piece ‘I’VE SEEN THE FUTURE AND YOU’RE NOT IN IT’, detailing the experience they both had faced during the lockdowns and both the regular and irregular reactions to Covid-19.

This brought him to 2021 where Paul was able to tour what became a multi-award winning live show ‘Paul +1’. Paul is renowned for his talents as an event host, comedian, debate participant or moderator and musical performer. Paul’s career has without a doubt landed him as one of the most successful and popular performing artists.