Mark Amato is one of the most experienced musical directors in Australian entertainment. A keyboard player, arranger and producer best known as the musical director of Good Morning Australia and The Voice Kids Australia, Mark brings that same television polish to live events, with a line-up that scales from solo piano right up to a full horn-driven band, with an optional DJ to keep the party going.
About Mark Amato
Mark started performing as a teenager and has spent his career on stages and in studios across Australia, Europe, America, Canada, South Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the South Pacific. He composes, arranges and produces music for film, television and recording artists, and performs everywhere from intimate rooms to large arenas. For the final two years of Good Morning Australia he led the band on air alongside Bert Newton.
Mark Amato Key Achievements and Television Credits
Few Australian musicians have a television résumé like Mark’s. Alongside his musical director roles, his credits include:
- Carols by Candlelight and Carols in the Domain
- The Logie Awards, the ARIAs and the Helpmann Awards
- Australian Idol, X Factor Australia, Dancing with the Stars and The Masked Singer
- AFL and NRL Grand Final entertainment and the Melbourne Cup Carnival
He has also worked with a long list of Australian greats, including Jimmy Barnes, Tina Arena, Daryl Braithwaite, Kate Ceberano, Marcia Hines and Guy Sebastian, and international names such as Gloria Gaynor, Bonnie Tyler and Blackstreet.
Mark Amato Performance Style and Band Options
Mark knows how to read a room and pace a night, which is exactly what you want from a live act. Choose the size that suits your venue and budget:
- Solo piano for dinners, cocktail hours and ceremonies
- Duo and small band options for elegant background music
- A full band with horns for a packed dance floor
- An optional DJ set to carry the energy between and after band sets
Why Choose Mark Amato for Your Event
Booking Mark means booking someone who has delivered live music on national television, where timing and professionalism aren’t optional. He works across genres and generations, so the music suits a mixed crowd. And because he can scale the line-up, one booking can cover pre-dinner music, formalities and the late-night party. It makes him a natural fit for corporate events, gala dinners and weddings.
Event Types Suitable for Mark Amato
- Corporate functions, conferences and gala dinners
- Award nights and product launches
- Weddings, from the ceremony to the reception
- Christmas parties and milestone birthdays
- Festivals and community events
How To Book Mark Amato
Based in: Gold Coast, Queensland
Travel Options: Available locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally.
Call us at 0483 950 920 or Contact Us today to book Mark Amato for your next event.
