Nick Milligan is an accomplished figure in the Australian entertainment industry, having made a name for himself as an artist, musician, music journalist, festival promoter, and published author. Born in Australia, Milligan has been an active participant in the music scene for 18 years, with his work spanning various aspects of the industry.
Milligan's literary career took off in 2014 with the release of his debut novel, "Enormity." The book, which was well-received by critics, is a dark and scathing examination of religion, the music industry, and celebrity worship. The novel's success established Milligan as a talented author with a unique voice and a keen eye for humanist themes. Following the success of "Enormity," Milligan released the short story collection "Tomcat Feelings" in 2017, which further showcased his ability to explore abstract and erotic themes. Currently, Milligan is working on future writing projects.
In addition to his work as an author, Milligan has had a successful career as a music journalist. Since 2002, he has profiled some of the world's most influential artists, with his work appearing in publications such as Frankie, Rolling Stone, YEN, Smash Hits, Hotpress, Dazed and Confused, and Reverb Magazine. Milligan's writing has earned him a reputation as one of Australia's most respected film and music pundits. He has interviewed a wide array of entertainers and writers, including Matt Damon, Bret Easton Ellis, Dylan Moran, Ice Cube, Slash, Rhys Darby, Bill Bailey, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alice Cooper, Juliette Lewis, Frank Black (Pixies), Brandon Boyd (Incubus), Johnny Borrell (Razorlight), Glen Hansard, Gotye, GZA, Charles ‘Bud’ Tingwell, Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode), Daniel Johns (Silverchair), Dweezil Zappa, Ian Gillan (Deep Purple), Pete Townshend (The Who), Kimbra, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Huey Lewis, The Presets, Empire Of The Sun, Chan Marshall (Cat Power), Marilyn Manson, Courtney Taylor-Taylor (Dandy Warhols), Anton Newcombe (Brian Jonestown Massacre), Paul McDermott, Dave Hughes, John Mayall, Joe Perry (Aerosmith), James Mercer (The Shins), Tori Amos, Amanda Palmer, Robin Pecknold (Fleet Foxes), Brian ‘Danger Mouse’ Burton, Sarah Blasko, and Kings Of Leon.
Milligan has also hosted a weekly music and film trivia night in his hometown of Newcastle for the past six years, which has garnered a cult following. In addition to his work as a music journalist, Milligan has also worked as a festival promoter, further solidifying his status as a respected figure in the Australian entertainment industry.