Ric Birch

Ric Birch[1][2][3][4]
Born1945 (age 78–79)[5][6]
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
EducationMelbourne University[7]
Occupation(s)Producer, director
Known for"Master of Ceremonies" – Executive Producer and Director of numerous global ceremonies
Websitehttps://www.spectak.com/

Ric Birch (born 1945) is an Australian producer and director. He was first known as a producer and interviewer on GTK (TV series), a popular music TV series on ABC Television.[8] He then founded and became director of Spectak International, an events production company specializing in global ceremonies production, television, film and theatre and themed entertainment. The company has produced opening and closing ceremonies for the Commonwealth, East Asian, and Olympic Games.[9] He is internationally known as the "Master of Ceremonies" due to his involvement in many globally seen ceremonies.[10]

  1. ^ Page 207: Ric Birch (photo: A. B. C.) from Sydney Morning Herald – 26/6/1969, Ubu Films: Sydney Underground Movies, 1965–1970, By Peter Mudie
  2. ^ "GERALD STONE'S CANBERRA SHOW". The Australian Women's Weekly. Vol. 41, no. 22. Australia. 31 October 1973. p. 45. Retrieved 24 November 2016 – via National Library of Australia., Photo:..At back, from left: Ric Birch(director)...
  3. ^ [Biographical cuttings on Ric Birch, film producer, containing one or more cuttings from newspapers or journals], 1900, retrieved 24 November 2016
  4. ^ Byrne, Jennifer (14 September 2004), "Ric Birch", The Bulletin with Newsweek, 122 (6438), A C P Computer Publications: 36(3), ISSN 1440-7485
  5. ^ Birch, Ric (2004). Master of the Ceremonies: An eventful life. Allen & Unwin. p. 1. ISBN 9781741144178. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  6. ^ "AOK for GTK". The Canberra Times. Vol. 44, no. 12, 540. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 9 February 1970. p. 15. Retrieved 24 November 2016 – via National Library of Australia., ...The success of GTK is due...headed by 24-year-old producer Ric and his production assistant, Mike Carson 22...
  7. ^ Birch, Ric (2004). Master of the Ceremonies: An eventful life. Allen & Unwin. p. 2. ISBN 9781741144178. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Elton John on 'GTK' with Ric Birch (18 March 1971)". YouTube. ABC Television. Archived from the original on 22 December 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  9. ^ "Spectak International". Spectak International. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  10. ^ "Master of Ceremonies Ric Birch Joins Filmmaster Events". TASS Russian News Agency. PR Newswire. 26 November 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2020.