reports suggest that the decision was influenced at least in part by the Queensland government which is providing a lot of subsidy over the term of its deal with Are Media (ex-Bauer)
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Couldnât Are Media have persuaded the Queensland Government to extend the deal by one year instead?
The Logies are to be held in 3 months time, going from the various articles in late March. I know anything can happen between now and then though, but i think it should still go ahead in some capacity. Even a small-ish event, and go âback to normalâ next year onwards.
Shows in 2019 and 2020 need some recognition, and donât want these shows and cast going unnoticed. Or even being in contention in 2022, which is unfair.
Also, we have sadly lost some âtv legendsâ in the last 3 months alone, like Lorrae Desmond (1962 Gold Logie winner); Brian Henderson ( 1968 Gold Logie; 2013 Hall of Fame) and Ernie Sigley (Gold Logie 1975); as well as Dieter Brummer (1994 and 1996 Gold Logie nominee). The In Memoriam part will be an emotional one, like usual. Itâs going to be one long In Memoriam 
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Of course I personally hope theyâll be able to go ahead even in a reduced capacity. But if this yearâs Logies are cancelled, surely thatâs it for the event as a whole?
I agree. As things are now, itâs going to be difficult for shows which aired in July or August 2019 to get a nomination compared to titles which were running earlier this year.
Yeah, youâd probably have to run the next âIn Memoriamâ segment for at least 20 minutes to allow everyone a proper acknowledgement! 
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Peter Ford reporting this yearsâ awards have been cancelled for the second year running.
Thatâs disappointing if that is true. As I said in March, why canât the Logies be held as a virtual event like the Emmy Awards last year? Also, the late November date still provides for some actors from NSW and Victoria to attend, if they are willing to go into hotel quarantine.
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Whoever is running the show at the logies seems very lazy and uninspired. I wonder if we will ever see it again?
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It does seem lazy but also the whole thing is just an advertising thing for TV, if sponsors arenât interested without a big event it wonât happen. And they donât seem interested in even running it just for industry with a small event.
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Seven News Sydney briefly mentioned the cancellation also.
Sucks that its being cancelled.
The Logies are cancelled, but the AACTAs will go ahead, and thatâs a week after the Logies. Go figure.
We need an Replacement Logies Event???
Canât say Iâm really surprised that the Logies have been cancelled for a 2nd consecutive year.
Infact, I think that may be it for the event as a whole. While the pandemic certainly hasnât helped things over the last 18 months or so, letâs not forget that support for the Logies from both viewers and the TV industry at large has been on the decline for quite a while now.
Yep I agree.
Donât think thereâs been a particularly good Logies telecast (as opposed to a few segments here and there) in at least 15 years, possibly longer.
Alternatively, can Logies organisers just announce the winners of 2020 and 2021 awards online, and start the 2022 Logies from scratch?
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That would be an ideal and better option.
And start fresh for next uear.
The 2021 TV WEEK Logie Awards have regrettably been cancelled, with Are Media confirming the news today.
âUnfortunately, our current COVID cases and travel restrictions leave us no choice,â continues Connolly.
âBut we will return to Queensland mid-2022 and promise the TV WEEK Logie Awards will bring an overdue and deserved night of glamour, celebration and recognition of Australiaâs outstanding television industry.â
The date for the 62nd TV WEEK Logie Awards at The Star Gold Coast will be announced in early 2022 â with all the action, glamour and heartwarming moments from the red carpet and awards show ceremony once again being telecast on Nine and 9Now.
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Why canât they do it virtually? Bizarre.
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Probably because Logies organisers want all the glitz and glamour of a traditional ceremony.
Letâs be honest, what are the chances of the Logies returning in 2022 even if weâre covid free and all vaccinated?
Todayâs announcement is very unfortunate news. I really hope it returns next year, in one form or another. Also a shame that shows from mid-2019 to the end of 2020 wonât get the recognition they deserve.
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and does mean public recognition for hard work.
Iâm supposed to feel something because a few TV people cant get public recognition for their work? The vast majority of the workforce doesnt get any public recognition for their work
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Unfortunately these awards need to move back to Melbourne or Sydney.
Going by TVTonight and MediaWeek articles, the 2022 Logies eligibility will be for shows (and cast) that aired between January 1 until 31 March 2022. Which is a shame. So shows in 2019 and 2020 are snubbed. What a dig for the industry. And wonder why it is dyingâŚ
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