Adam Spencer

Celebrities

Whether you are behind a mic, in front of a camera or sat at a bar, we're all in it together.

For those personalities that fall into the former two of the above… we felt you should get a special mention here as your reach and influence has cemented Dry July as a 'must do' in the calendar year.

For us, becoming a representative for Dry July means more than endorsing it... it actually means signing up to, and actively participating in the campaign. Each celeb below is onboard on a voluntary basis because they truly believe in Dry July and it's cause.

We want people to be able to compete with and join a team with our celebrities. So check out some of the wonderful people and their teams and make sure you send them a message of support by making a donation to them.

Dry July Patron

Adam Spencer, 702 ABC Sydney

"the idea of a month without alcohol was at first for me, a bit of a laugh - but it's become an annual chance to take stock of where i'm at and help raise some $ for a fantastic cause. i've seen first hand the difference that dry july can make - count me in for a dry july 2010"

Adam Spencer began his career in radio by winning the Triple J Raw Comedy championship in 1996. From there, Adam became a casual presenter, and eventually took over the coveted TRIPLE J breakfast time slot, co hosting with Wil Anderson from 1999 - 2...

Ambassadors

Amanda Keller, WSFM

"Hell's bells - is it a year already? I mean....sure....count me in!"

After the initial shock at being referred to as a Baby Boomer, Amanda has decided to embrace her inner oldie. Let's face it, she's the media version of the rosetta stone, and has seen more pilots than all the world’s airlines combined.

Brendan Jones, WSFM

"I'm doing it again? How did they get my %#@&ing details?"

Brendan 'Jonesy' Jones is a born and bred Shire boy. Went to a few schools, including a poncy boarding one.

After that there was art school for a couple of years, where he learnt to paint fat old people in the nude. Art wasn't to be, so a ri...

Chris Joannou, Silverchair

"I love a beer as much as the next bloke but to give it a rest for just one month of the year seems nothing for such a top cause. It's also going to be a great rest for the ol' liver. So, it's a win-win.'

Christian Clark, Home and Away

"Dry July is a great way to discover you don't need alcohol to have fun"

Christian Clark stars in Home and Away as Penn Graham; a cool, mysterious character with a devil-may-care attitude to life. He first connects with Nicole, who is instantly smitten, but the audience will soon learn that perhaps he’s not always ...

Ed Halmagyi, Better homes and gardens

"Dry July 2009 was a real eye-opener for me. I slept better, lost some weight, and had to start thinking in more creative ways about the food I cook. Best of all, I saved a bunch of money. It was a learning (an earning) experience, and I felt miles better for it. To think that Dry July was all that, and we raised money for patients in need. Everyone wins! I can't wait for July 2010."

'Fast' Ed Halmagyi is one of Australia's best-loved TV chefs and food authors. For the last seven years he has shared his unique take on achievable, time-conscious cookery with millions of viewers and readers through his television, newspaper, radio...

James Lush, 720 ABC Perth

James started in Hospital Radio at University of Edinburgh then got taken on by Radio signal in Stoke before Metro FM – one of the biggest radio stations in UK back then. Lots of overnight work before he left for a 5 year stint at the BBC in ...

Lindsay McDougall, Triple J

"Alcohol has done nothing for me. Nothing but give me confidence in public, relaxed me in a stressful world and given me something to do between the support and headline band. But, like an eagle with an injured wing, after a while you have to be prepared to break free from your training wheels and fly high. And in Dry July I will fly high. But not high like as in drugs, coz they’re not allowed either."

Lindsay McDougall is the guitarist in vaguely unsuccessful punk rock band Frenzal Rhomb. When he’s not playing their 4 shows a year, he sits behind a microphone at Triple J making fun of much harder working bands. Starting out as part of the B...

Luke Mitchell, Home and Away

"Dry July is a really simple idea for a really important cause and I'm proud to be involved with it."

Originally from the Gold Coast, Luke Mitchell (born April 17th 1985) is still finding his way around Sydney, after moving here in June 09, but his character Romeo has no trouble making himself right at home in Summer Bay. Luke says, “Romeo is...

Rebecca Levingston, 612 ABC Brisbane

Rebecca Levingston was quite happily delivering daily traffic reports to ABC listeners, before she was dragged kicking and screaming into the producer's seat for Richard Fidler. Her life hasn't been the same since.

She grew up in North Queen...

Richard Glover, 702 ABC Sydney

"I succumbed to the pressure from ABC Breakfast's Adam Spencer! In truth, I was bullied into it! I need all the help and support I can get... please donate generously"

Richard Glover is the presenter of Drive on 702 ABC Sydney. Richard has been with 702 ABC Sydney since January 1996, before which he worked for 12 years as a print journalist at the Sydney Morning Herald, including stints as that paper's News Edito...

Rose Kelly, Sydney Weekender

"Having just returned from our honeymoon where way too much pizza, pasta and vino was consumed, Dry July could not have happened at a better time! Plus, I can now proudly refuse all my friends attempts to get me to drink, by announcing this time it's for charity"

Rose Kelly is a dedicated presenter on Channel Seven's Sydney Weekender team and comes from a diverse background in television presenting. You may also recognise Rose’s face as the friendly expert on Foxtel and Austar’s The Weather Chann...

Roy Billing, Australian actor

"This is the time of year when my liver eagerly looks forward to it's annual holiday."

Roy’s career has been extensive in Australia and New Zealand over the last thirty years covering film, television, and theatre. He is also an established voice artist. His NZ credits are substantial and he has won NZ acting awards for film and...

Sabrina Hahn, ABC 720 Perth

Ask anyone who listens to gardening on the ABC in Western Australia and they’ll be able to tell you what Sabrina’s two great loves are – plants and wine. Preferably red. Well actually, anything will do.

So it’s fair t...

Zan Rowe, Triple J

"I am undertaking Dry July mainly because I can’t imagine triple j’s Drive host Lindsay McDougall possibly trumping me... and also because working in the music industry is death to my liver. Death!"

Zan Rowe is the presenter of Mornings, weekdays on nationally broadcast triple j radio. Zan has been with triple j since 2004, previously presenting Weekend Lunch and sitting in for whichever programs would house her. Prior to her full time dream j...

Celebrities

Carl Barron,

"Just wanted to use my profile to help raise money-plus the knowledge that abstinence is what makes indulgence so good."

Carl Barron

He grew up in Longreach in Central Queensland the son of a shearer. Moved to the Gold Coast where he became a roof tiler, moved to Sydney and decided to walk on stage at The Harold Park Hotel one night, told everyone how a bird ...

Craig Reucassel, The Chaser

"Give up alcohol for a month while helping people with cancer. That seems like a good idea. But it always has, so why succumb now? First you have Spencer and Glover banging on about it, then you switch over to hear The Doctor and Zan pushing it. In the end I just gave in. And they say there is no advertising on the ABC."

Craig Reucassel was a founding editor of The Chaser newspaper. Having failed to run a successful newspaper he and The Chaser tried to make it work on radio, books, stage, the web, iPhone apps and TV, with shows such as The Election Chaser, CNNNN and...

Michael Archinal,

A veterinarian for over 20 years, Michael (aka Dr Ark) has appeared on "Mornings with Kerri-Anne" for the last 8 years. He also writes nationally for "Dog's Life" magazine and has worked for 10 years with the ABC radio talkback t...

Neil Perry, Rockpool

"I'm doing everything within my power to get the whole Rockpool crew to join me for Dry July. Good for the heart and soul, good for the liver and above all, a wonderful opportunity to show our support and give a helping hand to those living with cancer."

Neil Perry is one of Australia’s leading and most influential chefs. Today, Neil concentrates on his flagship brand ~ Rockpool; which includes restaurants Rockpool, Spice Temple, Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney and Rockpool Bar & Grill Mel...

Radio Presenters

Alan Knight, ABC Newsreader

Ever since taking part in Dry July last year, I’ve been really looking forward to doing it again. And if you believe that then you obviously know nothing about me. I’m the type who enjoys a beer first thing when I arrive home from work.<...

Barry Nicholls, 720 ABC Perth

After five and a half years based at ABC Alice Springs Barry Nicholls decided that the beach was calling.

The pull was so strong he swapped the harsh but beautiful surrounds of Alice Springs for the sun and surf of Bunbury.

Having al...

Craig Smart, ABC Newsreader

Before coming to the ABC, Craig Smart had a varied work career.

On leaving school, he tried (somewhat half-heartedly) his hand at many things, from pumping petrol and mowing lawns to selling flowers and working on farms from the Great Southe...

Dan Hill, 90.9 Sea FM Gold Coast (9am – Midday Weekdays)

"I participated in Dry July last year to help save myself from becoming something that I didn’t want to be... I turned my life around quite quickly, and to this day I haven’t looked back! This is truly a great organization, with a great cause. And think about it – If you go Dry for 31 days, chances are at the end of it your friends will love you for being a cheap night out!"

In one sentence: I’m a happy go lucky 21 year old, living the dream of making the minimum wage… kickin’ it with surfers, meter maids and living in a place where you can go for a surf and ice skate in the same day!

I grew u...

Desiree Savage, 96.5 Wave FM

"I'm all for trying things new and exciting - although it seemed exciting Sunday morning .. after my rather large Saturday night. I do have a liver of steel, but i'm sure it will go platinum after July! People may laugh, and taunt me with a deliciously smooth merlot ... [im wiping drool off the keyboard now] ... but i ACCEPT the challenge, and great to be raising some dosh for a great cause too!"

Desiree Savage's primary school teachers were onto something when they wrote on her report card “... Desiree talks too much in class and distracts others.” Funny that – now she gets paid to do it!

Having worked in radio fo...

Dominique Pratt, Home in WA - Presenter

"Well I'm doing it because it's for a great cause, it'll save me some cash and I love a good challenge"

"Dominique’s cheerful spirit is infectious. Her welcoming personality and proficiency in media studies, producing and presenting, have culminated in a presenter that is really relaxed and fun. In 2009 Dominique won the student prize at th...

Ellie Mobbs, 2Day FM

“My liver and I look forward to restoring our relationship this July. It’s going to be a hard challenge as I’m always first at team meet on our rooftop on a Friday. However there is so many benefits doing this – no hangovers, I’ll shed off the winter kilos and raise $$ for a fantastic cause. Dear 2Day FM Co-Workers, please be kind to me and don’t tease!!!”

Ellie Mobbs 2Day FM Sydney (12.30pm – 4pm Weekdays)
Born June 8, my star sign is Gemini. They say we are intelligent and good communicators. Maybe that’s how I landed in a radio studio? Still trying to figure out what you use the ...

Jamie Row, Nova 969

“I’m all about new experiences, and to do a tax return in 2011 and not see bottle shops on my credit card statements will be, umm… a new experience. Oh… and staying off the booze for a month and gettin’ me some clarity, that will be new”

Jamie has been in radio for 10 years, an announcer for the Nova Network for the past six years, having worked for the very successful launch of Nova 106.9 in Brisbane and now for Nova 969 in Sydney. He’s also an accomplished stand-up comic ,...

Katie Jones, Edge 96.1 FM

"I'm known to be a bit of a booze hound and after playing a practical joke on my co-host (that ended up backfiring) he dobbed me in for Dry July, I couldn't really say no could I?? (Plus I'm sure my liver will be thanking me at the end of the month"

I pretty much fell into radio after heading to uni to avoid full time work after high school. Arts was the bludgiest course I could think of but as it turned out, led me to discover radio...I wasn't quite ready to get a 'real' career once I finished...

Kelli Brett, ABC South West WA

Originally a Perth girl, Kelli Brett is delighted to join the ABC South West team as Regional Content Manager.

Although she has always called Australia 'Home', Kelli has travelled extensively and has spent the last 15 years honing her manage...

Madelaine Burke, 973 Coast FM

"I contemplated signing up for Dry July on the 30th of June...NOBODY thought I could POSSIBLY survive a month without alcohol...and that was my motivation to sign up"

After visiting some of the world's most hectic cities such as New York, Seattle, Paris, London and Shanghai, Maddie is settling back into Aussie life and enjoying the laid back lifestyle the West Coast has to offer.

Maddie returned to Austra...

Matt Saraceni, Nova 969

"I'm doing Dry July for the challenge. It's a dark day when I am out on a Saturday night with a beer in my hand- so I'm here to prove you can be fun, social and sober! Its a great cause and having had my life personally affected by the big c-bomb I'll do what I can to help raise awareness of the charity."

Matt Saraceni is a radio broadcaster, comedian and all-round nice guy.

Born and raised in Perth, he tactfully avoided being a lawyer through stand up comedy with the Big Hoo Ha improvised comedy group. His first gig in radio was driving the ...

Maz Compton, Nova 969

"I am giving up the booze/cans/tinnies/vino/savvy b's and g&t's for a whole month. It's one of those situations in which I can feel empowered by doing my bit and making a sacrifice, I feel like it will make a difference. I have lost my uncle, my grandmother and most recently my father-in-law to cancer and so supporting this cause is clearly high on my agenda."

With equal doses of charisma, quick wit and good old fashioned chutzpah, Maz Compton has proven track record as one of Australia’s foremost entertainment reporters. A leading authority and tastemaker in the music and youth genres, she has more...

Michael Smith, 4BC Drive - Brisbane

Why are you doing Dry July?
“To give my liver a break”

Smithy was in the army for 8 years, he was a copper in Victoria and he’s had a few jobs in business including a stint as CEO of a mobile telecommunications carrier in Jakarta Indonesia. He speaks fluent Bahasa Indonesia, was the Chairman of t...

Mike Welsh, 2CC

30 years ago, after a brief but spectacularly humiliating career as an underwear model, Mike Welsh fell into commercial radio like a drunk falls into bed after a long night on the tiles. The only sensible option vailable at the time.

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Nerissa Pace, 99.5 SEA FM Cairns

“I love a good challenge. The 4am alarm blaring in my ear every morning apparently wasn’t enough…. I decided to have a Dry July because it’s a great way to give your body a break and support a great cause at the same time.”

Nerissa Pace (Pacey) Breakfast announcer, 99.5 Sea FM Cairns

“I love a good challenge. The 4am alarm blaring in my ear every morning apparently wasn’t enough…. I decided to have a Dry July because it’s a great way to...

Penny Pedersen, Northside radio 99.3 fm

"My friends scoffed when I mentioned I was going on the wagon for a month. Incentive enough I say."

Penny is a comedienne, actress and radio presenter. She has appeared on film and television, in shows such as: Police Rescue, Water Rats, Young Lions, Home and Away, All Saints, The Fat, Beauty and the Beast, Upfront at Melbourne Comedy Festival; Sk...

Rachel Pupazzoni, Newsreader, ABC 720 Perth

Rachel Pupazzoni has been reading the news for ABC radio in Western Australia since 2009. Despite her alarm going off at 3.30am it’s a job Rachel loves. She started with the ABC in 2006 working as a bi-media reporter in Geraldton before bein...

Sarah Levett, New FM 105.3

"Someone at work who has never seen me drink said "That will be hard for you Sarah"..right, I thought, I must talk about wine too much or give off some impression so a month off will do me good. My Partner will be pleased as I do tend to go on and on and on and on when I have been drinking. Sadly I have known many adults and many friends parents who have passed away from Cancer so really the decision was easy to be a part of DryJuly"...

Sarah grew up surrounded by comedy, not because it was a funny household, but because her Mother operated the ‘Comedy Agency’, and managed some of the best comedians in Sydney. Sarah regularly went to the Comedy Store, television station...

Steve St John, New FM 105.3

"I said yes to this very quickly without thinking about those long cold nights without a merlot! For a great cause like helping adults with cancer, I’m in!!!"

Tiger Woods swung a golf club as a youngster, at the same age radio broadcaster Steve St John was sitting in front of the TV pretending to be a voiceover guy!

Steve left lounge room rehearsal behind and started out as a radio announcer in 19...