Diversely talented as a Compere or M.C, Billy is able to perform at any type of function or venue. His ever changing act is delivered with perfect timing. Always well dressed and clean cut, he relies on strong material and audience involvement. Billy's philosophy is simple: bring people together to laugh and enjoy life. For most, this is not an easy task, but Royal takes it in his stride, he is able to captivate his audience and keep their attention throughout the duration of his performance. A highly experienced M.C., Billy hosts many corporate functions, collaborating with clients to ensure the message or theme of their function is clean, plus adding a light hearted, smooth continuity to any conference or social event. 1997 saw Billy acting as Compere for The Tattersalls Organisation at R.S.L. and Pokie venues, working with artists such as:
- 4 Kinsmen
- O1 Sky Daddies
- Richard Stubbs
- Ross Wilson
- BABA
- Burnes, Cofton & Morris,
- Kamahl
- Slim Dusty
- Shane St James
- Ugly Dave Gray
- John Williamson
- Denise Drysdale - Frankie J. Holden
- Amazing Jonathon
- Eric Banna
- Billy Thorpe
- Plus many others
Billy has been a support act for many International artists:
- Don McLean
- Petula Clark
- Al Martino
- The Platters
- The best of British Comedy
- The Bachelors
- Andy Stewart
- Marcia Hines
- Peter Noone - Herman's Hermits.
Billy's ability and professionalism can be gauged from these testimonials by some of the best Show Business Achievers: "A class act" - Don McLean, "Pleasure to know & work with: Billy makes me laugh every time I see him work" - John Rowles, "Billy who?" - Petula Clark, "Australia's not ready for this bloke, we want to keep this insane man here" - Lex Lexamby (Hermans Hermits, London), "This man is an expert in the art of Corporate Comic relief but never let him sing 'Danny Boy" - BX Rowe (Headline Attractions, Melbourne), "Brilliant, unique, topical and very funny - no hesitation in having him back" - Tim Franklin.