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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. 

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Angus & Julia Stone, Angie McMahon
"They barely finished the song before embracing as rapturous applause filled the room."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Cut Copy, Ara Koufax, Giverny
"'I feel like we came to your house party.'"
Features / Music
The Music 2017 Writers' Poll: Ben Nicol
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Muse, Nothing But Thieves
"Whenever Bellamy refused to shy away from the more demanding, deep, vibrato vocal lines that commanded so much sustaining power, we were reminded these guys still give their all to each and every performance..."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: alt-J, Warpaint
"A raucous performance of 'Left Hand Free' and a euphoric singalong to their breakthrough release 'Breezeblocks' capped off the night."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Spiral Stairs, Step-Panther
"The small intimacy of the gig was greatly appreciated by Kannberg's devoted fans who, for the most part, were content to politely giving Spiral Stairs their undivided attention."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Mesa Cosa, Fritz, Jess Locke, Nothing Rhymes With David
"The band lost themselves amid gain-heavy guitar waves, having now dismissed their catchy surf-rock guitar riffs for outright sonic carnage."
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Live Review: Boo Seeka, Turquoise Prince, Resin Moon
"... Their set acted as a reminder for just how many top quality tunes these guys have managed to pump out during their short career."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Yours & Owls Festival
"This song is for love, get off your ass and dance - vote yes."
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Live Review: Strawberry Boogie
"The crowd worked themselves into a moshing frenzy to prove that the appreciation was more than mutual."
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Live Review: The Ocean Party, Shining Bird DJs
"Lush, '80s style guitar tones rung prominently over well-articulated drum beats."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Last Frost
"... Louder, heavier and more untamed until the only sound left was the heavy feedback from a distorted guitar as they walked offstage."
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