How John Farnham will be honoured at the 2024 Logie Awards

The 2024 Logie Awards are set to dazzle with a star-studded musical tribute as Jessica Mauboy and Guy Sebastian prepare to honour the legendary John Farnham.

The duo will take to the stage alongside The Farnham Band for a special performance celebrating Farnham’s illustrious career and remarkable achievements.

The tribute is expected to be one of the highlights of the evening as the Logies pay tribute to an artist who has left an indelible mark on Australian music.

Farnham, affectionately known as Australia’s “The Voice,” has had a career spanning more than five decades, with numerous chart-topping hits and unforgettable performances.

But he is unlikely to perform again after undergoing marathon surgery to remove the tumour from his mouth.

The operation, carried out by 26 medical professionals, also included the removal of much of his jaw and, 12 months after the surgery, Farnham revealed he was cancer-free.

He only discovered he had a cancerous growth in his mouth after his wife Jill insisted on taking him to the doctor for a check-up when he developed a persistent mouth ulcer.

Mauboy and Sebastian, who have been vocal in their admiration for Farnham, are expected to deliver a powerful and emotional performance that will resonate with audiences and guests alike.

Missy Higgins has also been confirmed to perform at the Logies during the ‘In Memoriam’ segment, a touching tribute to those the industry has lost over the past year.

The singer-songwriter will perform a song she originally wrote in memory of a loved one, promising an emotional and heartfelt moment during the ceremony.

Meanwhile, the evening’s presenters will include Celia Pacquola, Stephen Peacocke, Michelle Lim Davidson, Claudia Karvan, Costa Georgiadis, Sarah Abo, Charlie Albone, Stephen Curry and Muster Dogs, with more to be announced.

Comedian Sam Pang will host the awards night.

“Hosting the Logies last year was an incredible experience and I’m delighted to be returning in 2024,” Sam said in a statement in June.

‘To add to the excitement, Seven also gave me the green light to try new things this year, so I’m really looking forward to showcasing my underrated talent and

Andy Lee, Asher Keddie, Julia Morris, Larry Emdur, Robert Irwin, Sonia Kruger and Tony Armstrong will compete for the Gold Logie.

Last year, Pang was hailed as one of the greatest Logies presenters of all time following his debut at the awards.

His biting jokes during the Logies included high-profile targets such as Channel Nine’s Karl Stefanovic and retired Sunrise presenter David Koch.

Channel Seven’s broadcast of Logies was a ratings success for the network, attracting an impressive 877,000 viewers.

Fans have attributed the show’s success to Sam, with many tuning into The Logies for the first time just to watch him host the show.

He was a huge hit with viewers thanks to his fiery jokes, which took aim at everything from the crudest reality shows to the scandalous private lives of celebrities.

Sam’s opening monologue included a critique of Married at First Sight, saying the controversial reality show is “a clear sign that we’re not going to make it as a species.”

He also joked about the lack of diversity on commercial television, saying: “I’m the first presenter in the history of the Logies to be half and half – half Channel Seven, half Channel Ten.”