Ben Nicol, Journalist

Ben Nicol

Ben Nicol is a Wollongong-based writer with nine years experience covering gigs across Sydney, the Illawarra and beyond. His love for live music began as a starving and dehydrated fourteen-year-old attending the 2010 Big Day Out music festival, camping in the mosh pit all day to see his favourite band, Muse. Some say he has been chasing this high his whole life, some say his favourite food is pizza.

Deftones

Live Review: Deftones, Interpol, Ecca Vandal @ Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney

After ten long years starved of a proper Deftones Australia tour, Sydney couldn’t have been more ready to welcome back the alternative metal pioneers, who shared an unrelenting gauntlet of songs, both old and new.

Billie Marten

Live Review: Billie Marten, Maple Glider @ Metro Theatre, Sydney

Indie folk extraordinaire Billie Marten serenades Sydney's Metro Theatre with band in tow.

Features / Music

The Music 2020 Writers' Poll: Ben Nicol

Here's what The Music's writers rated in 2020…

Farmer & The Owl Festival @ MacCabe Park. Photo by Peter Dovgan.

Live Review: Farmer & The Owl Festival

"The love and effort that is wholeheartedly injected into this day is unrivalled."

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The Music 2019 Writers' Poll: Ben Nicol

Here's what The Music's writers rated in 2019…

Live Review: Yours & Owls

"The early main stage slot always does a great job of putting a spotlight on up-and-coming young acts and this year was no different."

Tones & I @ Wollongong UniBar. Photos by Ben Nicol

Live Review: Tones & I, Adrian Eagle

"Tones & I has no problem living up to the hype."

Live Review: Bakers Eddy, Nelipot, San Mei, Droves

"A feelgood afternoon of young musicians showcasing their skills and engaging personalities."

Live Review: Farmer & The Owl Festival

"Introduced some great up-and-coming bands to a whole lot of new faces."

Live Review: Joyride, Heaps Good Friends, Approachable Members Of Your Local Community

"Joyride’s show was the result of one man refusing to be pigeonholed into a singular genre and unafraid to explore the depths of his immense songwriting talent."

Features / Music

The Music 2018 Writers' Poll: Ben Nicol

Here's what The Music's writers rated in 2018...

Live Review: Yours & Owls North Wollongong

"Moving on to day two and the grass looked as beaten and worn as some attendees felt..."

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