Harry M Miller moved to Australia from New Zealand in 1963 to become part of Australian entertainment history, quickly establishing himself to bring entertainers such as Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones and the Rolling Stones to local audiences hungry to be part of the international music scene. In 1969 Miller introduced the rock opera to Australia changing the face of live theatrical shows for all time. The first of these was Hair, the hugely successful production that launched the careers of Marcia Hines, Reg Livermore and John Waters. In addition to producing, he has made a long-standing contribution to both the arts and promotion of Australia internationally. From 1967 to 1970 Miller served as Marketing and Promotions Consultant to the Australian Opera, the Australian Ballet and the Melbourne Theatre Company pioneering Australia’s first subscription schemes under which all Australian flagship companies now operate. From 1977 to 1981 Miller was a Director of Qantas Airways Ltd. With his former wife, Wendy Lapointe, he established the Dunmore Stud at Manilla in New South Wales from 1972 and introduced the Simmental breed to Australia. Miller’s involvement in this industry saw him nominated by the Federal Government as an appointee to the Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation as well as the NSW Oil Seeds Marketing Board. During 1992, Miller returned to theatre proving once again his ability to anticipate public taste with the first arena version of a stage musical, Jesus Christ Superstar. Miller has an exceptional eye for talent and continues to personally manage the careers of the country’s top media, sporting and entertainment figures. As the acknowledged dynamo of entertainment, marketing and management within Australia, Harry M Miller is an unparalleled example of entrepreneurial excellence.
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