Joey Fimmano

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Joey Fimmano
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
Instrument(s)
  • vocals
  • piano
  • accordion
Years active1978–present
Labels
  • Message
Website www.joeyfimmano.com.au

Joey Fimmano is an Australian musician and entertainer.

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Career

Joey Fimmano was just four when his grandfather inspired him to pick up the piano accordion for the first time. [1]

Fimmano's career began in 1978 where he appeared on Young Talent Time . From there, Fimmano went on to be a regular on TV daytime shows during the 1980s and 90s. [2]

Discography

Albums

List of albums with selected details
TitleDetails
Presenting Joseph Fimmano
  • Released: 1979
  • Label: Message (YPRX-1554)
  • Format: Vinyl, Cassette
There's No Stoppin' Me Now
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: Joey Fimmano (JFL001)
  • Format: Vinyl, Cassette
It's Time
  • Released: 1999
  • Label: Big Note Music
  • Format: CD
Music D'Amour
  • Released: 2015
  • Label: Joey Fimmano
  • Format: Digital

Awards

Mo Awards

The Australian Entertainment Mo Awards (commonly known informally as the Mo Awards), were annual Australian entertainment industry awards. They recognise achievements in live entertainment in Australia from 1975 to 2016. Fimmano won 11 awards in that time. [3]

YearNominee / workAwardResult (wins only)
1994Joey FimmanoVocal/Instrumenal Performer of the YearWon
1995Joey FimmanoVocal/Instrumenal Performer of the YearWon
1996Joey FimmanoVocal/Instrumenal Performer of the YearWon
2006Joey FimmanoInstrumental or Vocal Performer of the YearWon
2007Joey FimmanoInstrumental or Vocal Performer of the YearWon
2008Joey FimmanoInstrumental or Vocal Performer of the YearWon
2012Joey FimmanoInternational Theme Show/Performer of the YearWon

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References

  1. "Star pianist in city show". Geelong Indy. 2019. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  2. "Singer Joey Fimmano writes poignant tribute to sister lost to cancer". Perth Now. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  3. "MO Award Winners". Mo Awards. Retrieved 14 March 2022.