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===Later career=== After ''Young Talent Time'', Young continued in entertainment, he worked as a radio disc jockey and occasionally performed live. In 1999 he produced ''Cavalcade of Stars'' for [[Foxtel]] including repackaging segments of ''Young Talent Time'' and showcasing new Australian bands.<ref name="Miles"/> In December 2000, Young relocated to Perth to become the breakfast host on Perth AM station [[6IX]]. During 2001 to 2004, he periodically performed with Rowe, [[Buddy England]] (ex-[[The Seekers]], The Mixtures) and Marcie Jones ([[Marcie and The Cookies]]) as the 'Legends of Sixties Rock' at venues across Australia β all four had appeared on ''The Go-Show''.<ref name="Miles"/><ref name="KentThesis"/> While living in Perth, Young established a new outlet for his Johnny Young Talent School franchise. In 2001, the 30th anniversary of ''Young Talent Time'' was celebrated by Network Ten with a special documentary, ''Young Talent Time Tells All'', which was followed on 4 November by a reunion party for former cast members.<ref name="Miles"/> Young attended with his daughter Anna β who had appeared on the show. Back in Perth, Young hosted ''The Pet Show'' on [[ABC Television (Australian TV network)|ABC Television]] in 2006. On 27 October 2010, Johnny Young was inducted into the [[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA) [[ARIA Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]].<ref name="Cashmere"/><ref name="ARIAHoFAAP"/> On news of his impending induction Young said "I have always felt like the luckiest kid on the block to be able to continue working in the music industry for 50 years in so many areas when basically I am just a rock and roller. To receive this honour is the cherry on an amazing cake. I am very grateful to all those who supported and encouraged me."<ref name="APRA"/> Young was inducted by Tina Arena, a former Young Talent Team member, who performed his song, "Here Comes the Star" as a musical tribute.<ref name="ARIAHoFAAP"/><ref name="McCabe"/> Twenty-first century pop group, [[Short Stack]] performed Young's version of "Cara-Lyn".<ref name="Treuen"/> In late September 2021, ''Young Talent Time: Unmasked'', a special celebrating the 50th anniversary of ''Young Talent Time'', was broadcast,<ref name="Knox Sep 2021">{{cite web | url = https://tvtonight.com.au/2021/09/airdate-young-talent-time-unmasked.html | title = Airdate: ''Young Talent Time: Unmasked'' | last = Knox | first = David | work = TV Tonight | date = 15 September 2021 | access-date = 13 October 2021 }}</ref> with Young, Dannii Minogue and Arena reminiscing via teleconferencing.<ref name="HAGN 1">{{cite web | url = https://www.haveagonews.com.au/news/johnny-young-reflects-on-the-50th-anniversary-of-young-talent-time/ | title = Johnny Young reflects on the 50th anniversary of ''Young Talent Time'' | last = Tate | first = Lee | work = Have a Go News | date = 8 October 2021 | access-date = 13 October 2021 }}</ref>
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