Logies: Seven West Media, James Warburton announce return of TV WEEK Awards to Sydney, 7plus, Channel 7

Sydney is rolling out the red carpet for the glitz and glamour of the TV Week Logie Awards for the first time 30 years.

The harbour city will set the stage for the illustrious event, which will be broadcast exclusively on Channel 7 and 7plus on July 30.

Seven West Media managing director and chief executive James Warburton said the time was right to find a new home for the Logies and bringing the event back to Sydney after three decades “made perfect sense”.

“Australia’s TV networks and many of its major production companies are based in Sydney and the city provides a backdrop for some of the country’s most popular TV shows,” he said.

“I’d like to thank NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet for his support in bringing the TV Week Logie Awards to Sydney. Seven has exciting plans for the Logies. They will be different, bigger than ever, spectacular and a great celebration of Australia’s love of television.”

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said the event would be a game changer for the State, injecting millions of dollars into the economy.

“Sydney is the best city in Australia and the home of our television and production industries, making it the obvious choice for the TV WEEK Logie Awards,” he said.

“Television’s night of nights now has its rightful home in The Harbour City, showcasing the glitz and glamour of our vibrant nightlife.”

Seven signed a long-term agreement with Are Media to become the official broadcast partner of the TV Week Logie Awards last year.

Are Media chief executive Jane Huxley said it was exciting to see the Logies’ next era begin.