Testimonials

Norman J Rowe, AM
SINGER/SONGWRITER
Deana Peher – a Testimonial
I am now in my 60th year as a professional, performing artiste, and my journey has crossed the paths of a great number of the most brilliant artistes in my field. Being a show business journeyman this long, one gets to know the who, what, when, where and how of success.
To start with, success is mostly underpinned by extremely hard work. But it doesn’t end there.
I often suggest to young hopeful artistes that without the element of a burning desire, one should never consider a career as a performer. The dream can withstand but a few disappointments, then the question is, “do I really want this?”
One artiste I have observed over quite a number of decades is Deana Peher. It’s quite obvious to me that Deana’s career desire driven. Let me share some of her achievements that desire-driven, tenacious hard work has helped her attain.
Deana Peher
A well-known personality on major club, concert and festival stages, Deana is a much-loved ornament to the entertainment lives of the people of Brisbane and Queensland as a whole.
I personally have great respect for Deana Peher, her career, and the hard work and dedication she has always put into her own performances, and for the many wonderful shows she’s produced.
SINGER/SONGWRITER
Deana Peher – a Testimonial
I am now in my 60th year as a professional, performing artiste, and my journey has crossed the paths of a great number of the most brilliant artistes in my field. Being a show business journeyman this long, one gets to know the who, what, when, where and how of success.
To start with, success is mostly underpinned by extremely hard work. But it doesn’t end there.
I often suggest to young hopeful artistes that without the element of a burning desire, one should never consider a career as a performer. The dream can withstand but a few disappointments, then the question is, “do I really want this?”
One artiste I have observed over quite a number of decades is Deana Peher. It’s quite obvious to me that Deana’s career desire driven. Let me share some of her achievements that desire-driven, tenacious hard work has helped her attain.
Deana Peher
- Is a well trained, skillful and experienced Singer and Dancer
- Is an experienced Choreographer
- Holds a Diploma in Dance
- Holds a Diploma in Business
- Is an experienced Show Producer
- Is an Experienced Business Manager
- Has experienced life in the fashion modeling world
- Is an experienced show business entrepreneur
- Has proven herself, an industry acclaimed performer. Having 3 times won the coveted Queensland Performer Of The Year Award.
A well-known personality on major club, concert and festival stages, Deana is a much-loved ornament to the entertainment lives of the people of Brisbane and Queensland as a whole.
I personally have great respect for Deana Peher, her career, and the hard work and dedication she has always put into her own performances, and for the many wonderful shows she’s produced.

Ron Johanson OAM ACS
CINEMATOGRAPHER / FILM DIRECTOR
Deana Peher is a consumate performer and second to none in audience communication.
She cares….and an audience knows that when you see Deana she is there for a single purpose to engage and entertain.
I had the great pleasure of working with Deana on many occasions as an actress, of which she was totally professional, always prepared and always on time. She listened and created characters that resonated and made the Commercials ( Fiji Tourism, Zupps , Courier Mail, Reids Dept Store, Sellars Pavers, Premier Blinds etc ) and Documentaries ( Qld Rail, Telecom etc ) I made with her so successful.
Deana Peher is an incredibly gifted, talented woman and this has been recognised with her being inducted into the Queensland Entertainers Hall of Fame and being awarded the Queensland Entertainer of the Year on 3 occasions.
My personal admiration for her knows no bounds and I trust she will continue to entertain audiences for years to come.
CINEMATOGRAPHER / FILM DIRECTOR
Deana Peher is a consumate performer and second to none in audience communication.
She cares….and an audience knows that when you see Deana she is there for a single purpose to engage and entertain.
I had the great pleasure of working with Deana on many occasions as an actress, of which she was totally professional, always prepared and always on time. She listened and created characters that resonated and made the Commercials ( Fiji Tourism, Zupps , Courier Mail, Reids Dept Store, Sellars Pavers, Premier Blinds etc ) and Documentaries ( Qld Rail, Telecom etc ) I made with her so successful.
Deana Peher is an incredibly gifted, talented woman and this has been recognised with her being inducted into the Queensland Entertainers Hall of Fame and being awarded the Queensland Entertainer of the Year on 3 occasions.
My personal admiration for her knows no bounds and I trust she will continue to entertain audiences for years to come.

Glenda McAuliffe
CAIRNS FUN IN THE SUN COMMITTEE
Life Member - Cairns Fun in the Sun Festival
It’s Festival planning time again and the ‘Cairns Fun in the Sun Festival Committee’ pours over the bios of Entertainers from afar, so here we go for another year.
Across the table comes one from a “Deana Peher ” beautifully presented, featuring a lovely looking lady with a radiant smile, ensuring the committee of her ability to provide the Festival with the very best cabaret performance, and an assurance that she could deliver a multi- faceted deal which included her ability to Compere and Stage Manage, Promote our event by happily supporting additional activities outside the festival site, provide a line up of beautiful and talented dancers to support her own show, and give the committee a valued appraisal of the program and other aspects to ensure the city receives the very best value for $’s spent .
Here begins an association which is to span a period of 30 years forging friendships which endure, and a respect for this professional performer who is to become an intricate part of the Cairns Festival entertainment for 23 years, working beside committee, the sound and lighting technicians and other performers to provide 10 nights of non- stop entertainment on site and additional activities for Aged Care homes and city street performances.
Deana Peher was every bit the true professional. Deana instilled in her support dancers and crew, her superior and no- nonsense work ethics which to this day, sees her in demand and performing in venues around Australia.
This “Queensland Entertainer of the Year” is a product of our State and one which we are all proud to own. This lady of the “Deana Peher and Co Show” has performed at numerous festivals Aust wide, huge corporate events and club functions with the most talented and famous stars, and yet here we were being able to tap into this passionate and dedicated performer in the Far North and to have an on-going association with this highly professional artist happy to come and perform for a variety of city events over so many years.
I have the greatest pleasure in writing this Testimonial for “Deana Peher”. The owner of many well deserved Titles. The winner of many numerous awards . The inventor of a highly successful and professional career that has survived the changing face of the entertainment industry for over half a century.
A staunch advocate of Best Practice in her chosen industry of entertainment, and loyalty to all those hundreds of performers she has worked with and employed over the years.
A true blue Aussie and one I’m proud to have known and call “My Friend”.
CAIRNS FUN IN THE SUN COMMITTEE
Life Member - Cairns Fun in the Sun Festival
It’s Festival planning time again and the ‘Cairns Fun in the Sun Festival Committee’ pours over the bios of Entertainers from afar, so here we go for another year.
Across the table comes one from a “Deana Peher ” beautifully presented, featuring a lovely looking lady with a radiant smile, ensuring the committee of her ability to provide the Festival with the very best cabaret performance, and an assurance that she could deliver a multi- faceted deal which included her ability to Compere and Stage Manage, Promote our event by happily supporting additional activities outside the festival site, provide a line up of beautiful and talented dancers to support her own show, and give the committee a valued appraisal of the program and other aspects to ensure the city receives the very best value for $’s spent .
Here begins an association which is to span a period of 30 years forging friendships which endure, and a respect for this professional performer who is to become an intricate part of the Cairns Festival entertainment for 23 years, working beside committee, the sound and lighting technicians and other performers to provide 10 nights of non- stop entertainment on site and additional activities for Aged Care homes and city street performances.
Deana Peher was every bit the true professional. Deana instilled in her support dancers and crew, her superior and no- nonsense work ethics which to this day, sees her in demand and performing in venues around Australia.
This “Queensland Entertainer of the Year” is a product of our State and one which we are all proud to own. This lady of the “Deana Peher and Co Show” has performed at numerous festivals Aust wide, huge corporate events and club functions with the most talented and famous stars, and yet here we were being able to tap into this passionate and dedicated performer in the Far North and to have an on-going association with this highly professional artist happy to come and perform for a variety of city events over so many years.
I have the greatest pleasure in writing this Testimonial for “Deana Peher”. The owner of many well deserved Titles. The winner of many numerous awards . The inventor of a highly successful and professional career that has survived the changing face of the entertainment industry for over half a century.
A staunch advocate of Best Practice in her chosen industry of entertainment, and loyalty to all those hundreds of performers she has worked with and employed over the years.
A true blue Aussie and one I’m proud to have known and call “My Friend”.

Rick Veale
GENERAL MANAGER
Redlands Sporting Club 18 yrs
I first met Deana Peher at Twin Towns Services Club on the Gold Coast in 1986 where she was a popular Multi Award winning entertainer attracting people from all age groups.
Deana was also a wonderful host of many of the special promotional events we ran daily.
A career change for me led me to Darwin’s Diamond Beach Hotel Casino and when the then General Manager Peter Bridge asked me who should be the “Special Guest Entertainer” to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Casino, Deana was the obvious recommendation.
Her Cabaret Production was as always an amazing professional entertainment spectacular.
Moving back to community clubland in 1999 I was honoured to be reunited with Deana at the Redlands Sporting Club in Brisbane.
For the ensuing 18 years, Deana not only regularly performed to full houses at the venue twice a week, but also coordinated and programmed the amazing variety of artists that featured in our weekly entertainment line up.
If it is professional, friendly, versatile entertainment you’re searching for then look no further than Deana and her team.
GENERAL MANAGER
Redlands Sporting Club 18 yrs
I first met Deana Peher at Twin Towns Services Club on the Gold Coast in 1986 where she was a popular Multi Award winning entertainer attracting people from all age groups.
Deana was also a wonderful host of many of the special promotional events we ran daily.
A career change for me led me to Darwin’s Diamond Beach Hotel Casino and when the then General Manager Peter Bridge asked me who should be the “Special Guest Entertainer” to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Casino, Deana was the obvious recommendation.
Her Cabaret Production was as always an amazing professional entertainment spectacular.
Moving back to community clubland in 1999 I was honoured to be reunited with Deana at the Redlands Sporting Club in Brisbane.
For the ensuing 18 years, Deana not only regularly performed to full houses at the venue twice a week, but also coordinated and programmed the amazing variety of artists that featured in our weekly entertainment line up.
If it is professional, friendly, versatile entertainment you’re searching for then look no further than Deana and her team.

Col Elliott
AUSTRALIAN COMEDIAN / ENTERTAINER
My comments are in way of a testimonial to one of the most accomplished and versatile performers I have ever had the privilege to have worked with .
Deana Peher has been performing since the age of six and hasn’t stopped. She is in constant demand.
She is fully trained in dance , from tap to jazz to ballet . Her stunning looks took her to a very successful time in modelling. She wanted more ...She honed her performing skills and craft to perfection.
She is an incredible singer , no genre is beyond her, an absolutely beautiful voice .
From television to radio to acting.
A true Allrounder !
Her Comedic timing is what brought us together.
We did Television together! Deana was quite incredible, at home in sketches or as a straight man ( or woman)
We toured Australia together in live shows and her versatility always amazed me .Frankly she was an inspiration .
She is tireless and always gives total commitment.
With so much experience Deana is in great demand as a motivational speaker. Her years of experience in marketing , PR and management has established her as a “ go to “ person in our business .
She is accomplished in so many aspects of showbiz . If you get the chance to see her perform you will understand what real showbusiness is all about.
Her personality is contagious and she is one of the nicest people in our industry.
I am proud to call her my friend.
AUSTRALIAN COMEDIAN / ENTERTAINER
My comments are in way of a testimonial to one of the most accomplished and versatile performers I have ever had the privilege to have worked with .
Deana Peher has been performing since the age of six and hasn’t stopped. She is in constant demand.
She is fully trained in dance , from tap to jazz to ballet . Her stunning looks took her to a very successful time in modelling. She wanted more ...She honed her performing skills and craft to perfection.
She is an incredible singer , no genre is beyond her, an absolutely beautiful voice .
From television to radio to acting.
A true Allrounder !
Her Comedic timing is what brought us together.
We did Television together! Deana was quite incredible, at home in sketches or as a straight man ( or woman)
We toured Australia together in live shows and her versatility always amazed me .Frankly she was an inspiration .
She is tireless and always gives total commitment.
With so much experience Deana is in great demand as a motivational speaker. Her years of experience in marketing , PR and management has established her as a “ go to “ person in our business .
She is accomplished in so many aspects of showbiz . If you get the chance to see her perform you will understand what real showbusiness is all about.
Her personality is contagious and she is one of the nicest people in our industry.
I am proud to call her my friend.