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Nathan Jolly

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NJ
Nathan Jolly is a Sydney-based writer and zen master, who also led the Chicago Bulls to six championships in the '90s.

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The future of Rob Potts Entertainment Edge

The future of Rob Potts Entertainment Edge

The Australian music industry was shocked and saddened by the recent passing of Rob Potts, of Entertainment Edge. Rob's family have released a statement to the music industry, which is below. Rob's…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 1, 2017
The future of Rob Potts Entertainment Edge

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The future of Rob Potts Entertainment Edge

The Australian music industry was shocked and saddened by the recent passing of Rob Potts, of Entertainment Edge. Rob's family have released a statement to the music industry, which is below. Rob's…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 1, 2017
Aussies and Kiwi songwriters made a proper splash in the Grammy Nominations

Aussies and Kiwi songwriters made a proper splash in the Grammy Nominations

The Grammy Awards is always a special time for the music industry but the announcement of those lucky nominees is typically met with both applause and a wave of hand-wringing and furrowed brows. This…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 1, 2017
Aussies and Kiwi songwriters made a proper splash in the Grammy Nominations

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Aussies and Kiwi songwriters made a proper splash in the Grammy Nominations

The Grammy Awards is always a special time for the music industry but the announcement of those lucky nominees is typically met with both applause and a wave of hand-wringing and furrowed brows. This…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 1, 2017
The ARIAs effect: Gang Of Youths, Amy Shark, Braithwaite set to return to the top of the charts

The ARIAs effect: Gang Of Youths, Amy Shark, Braithwaite set to return to the top of the charts

In 2005, Ben Lee released an open-hearted album named Awake Is The New Sleep which debuted at #7 on the ARIA charts. The record featured a light pop tune named 'Catch My Disease' which explained how…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 30, 2017
The ARIAs effect: Gang Of Youths, Amy Shark, Braithwaite set to return to the top of the charts

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The ARIAs effect: Gang Of Youths, Amy Shark, Braithwaite set to return to the top of the charts

In 2005, Ben Lee released an open-hearted album named Awake Is The New Sleep which debuted at #7 on the ARIA charts. The record featured a light pop tune named 'Catch My Disease' which explained how…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 30, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Australian lobby body for dance music is "definitely coming"

EXCLUSIVE: Australian lobby body for dance music is "definitely coming"

Australia’s live industry is supported by the LPA, the record business has ARIA, the music publishers can rely on AMPAL for a collective voice and the indies are stronger through AIR. But the…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 29, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Australian lobby body for dance music is "definitely coming"

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EXCLUSIVE: Australian lobby body for dance music is "definitely coming"

Australia’s live industry is supported by the LPA, the record business has ARIA, the music publishers can rely on AMPAL for a collective voice and the indies are stronger through AIR. But the…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 29, 2017
How well do the ARIA Awards actually rate on TV, year after year?

How well do the ARIA Awards actually rate on TV, year after year?

In 1987, the very first ARIA Awards came with a warning from the evening's host Elton John: "If you want these awards to stay fun, keep them off television." ARIA listened, until 1992 when the awards…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 29, 2017
How well do the ARIA Awards actually rate on TV, year after year?

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How well do the ARIA Awards actually rate on TV, year after year?

In 1987, the very first ARIA Awards came with a warning from the evening's host Elton John: "If you want these awards to stay fun, keep them off television." ARIA listened, until 1992 when the awards…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 29, 2017
Remembering the subliminal advertising scandal of the 2007 ARIAs

Remembering the subliminal advertising scandal of the 2007 ARIAs

2007 represents much more to the Australian television industry than simply the peak of #ROVEFEVER. It was also the year when Channel Ten found itself in some rather hot water for attempting to slip…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 29, 2017
Remembering the subliminal advertising scandal of the 2007 ARIAs

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Remembering the subliminal advertising scandal of the 2007 ARIAs

2007 represents much more to the Australian television industry than simply the peak of #ROVEFEVER. It was also the year when Channel Ten found itself in some rather hot water for attempting to slip…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 29, 2017
Advertisers leave YouTube in droves after pedophilic content scandal

Advertisers leave YouTube in droves after pedophilic content scandal

An investigation by the BBC has revealed that up to 100,000 predatory accounts are leaving sexualised comments on videos aimed at children, while the Times reports that advertising from major brands…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 28, 2017
Advertisers leave YouTube in droves after pedophilic content scandal

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Advertisers leave YouTube in droves after pedophilic content scandal

An investigation by the BBC has revealed that up to 100,000 predatory accounts are leaving sexualised comments on videos aimed at children, while the Times reports that advertising from major brands…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 28, 2017
The only 100% correct ARIA Awards predictions of 2017

The only 100% correct ARIA Awards predictions of 2017

It's that time of the year. The ARIA Awards are here, and will be happening tomorrow night at the Star Casino, an uncharted wasteland near the harbour where no lock out laws apply and violent…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 27, 2017
The only 100% correct ARIA Awards predictions of 2017

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The only 100% correct ARIA Awards predictions of 2017

It's that time of the year. The ARIA Awards are here, and will be happening tomorrow night at the Star Casino, an uncharted wasteland near the harbour where no lock out laws apply and violent…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 27, 2017
Zane Lowe to showcase an all-Aussie lineup on Beats 1 Sydney show (plus Lorde)

Zane Lowe to showcase an all-Aussie lineup on Beats 1 Sydney show (plus Lorde)

From 4pm this afternoon, DJ Zane Lowe will be beaming the best established and up-and-coming Aussie talent to the world, via three episodes of his world-famous Beats 1 radio show. The shows will be…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 27, 2017
Zane Lowe to showcase an all-Aussie lineup on Beats 1 Sydney show (plus Lorde)

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Zane Lowe to showcase an all-Aussie lineup on Beats 1 Sydney show (plus Lorde)

From 4pm this afternoon, DJ Zane Lowe will be beaming the best established and up-and-coming Aussie talent to the world, via three episodes of his world-famous Beats 1 radio show. The shows will be…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 27, 2017
Hits that missed: Aussie classics that never made the ARIA Top 30

Hits that missed: Aussie classics that never made the ARIA Top 30

There is so much talk of charts and sales, schedules and projections in the music industry that it's sometimes pleasing to take a step back from what's happening right now, and to realise that the…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 24, 2017
Hits that missed: Aussie classics that never made the ARIA Top 30

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Hits that missed: Aussie classics that never made the ARIA Top 30

There is so much talk of charts and sales, schedules and projections in the music industry that it's sometimes pleasing to take a step back from what's happening right now, and to realise that the…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 24, 2017
Elton John scored his 40th Top 40 album

Elton John scored his 40th Top 40 album

Elton Johns' greatest hits collection Diamonds has crashed like a rocket (yup) into the Billboard albums chart at number 23, marking his fortieth top forty album in the U.S. If he manages to land…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 24, 2017
Elton John scored his 40th Top 40 album

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Elton John scored his 40th Top 40 album

Elton Johns' greatest hits collection Diamonds has crashed like a rocket (yup) into the Billboard albums chart at number 23, marking his fortieth top forty album in the U.S. If he manages to land…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 24, 2017
Festival booker Richard Moffat retires from sexist industry panels

Festival booker Richard Moffat retires from sexist industry panels

Richard Moffat has ran successful record labels, booked national festivals, and hosted radio shows since he was seventeen, so it's safe to say he has spent the better part of his life in and around…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 23, 2017
Festival booker Richard Moffat retires from sexist industry panels

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Festival booker Richard Moffat retires from sexist industry panels

Richard Moffat has ran successful record labels, booked national festivals, and hosted radio shows since he was seventeen, so it's safe to say he has spent the better part of his life in and around…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 23, 2017
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