Scott Nicolson
Oriental Parade,Wellington
Summary
Self-motivated Music Industry mainstay managing multiple, concurrent projects on a consistent basis. In-depth experience in many facets of the creative sector in a number of countries and locations. Innovative, focused, passionate, driven, dedicated, professional willing to work hard to drive business success
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Director
Hell Pizza (NZ)
12.2013 - Current
- Curating, creating content and implementing all in-house music playlist solutions for 70 sites throughout New Zealand and Australia
- Ongoing open communication with Directors with regard to new store openings and relevant region requirements
- Remote contract
Resident DJ /Festival DJ
Freelance
05.2004 - Current
- Performances under the name DJ Lotion
- Residencies and Festival appearances in New Zealand, Australia and United Kingdom
- Support DJ for international and local touring artists in New Zealand and Australia
Music Manager
Lela Jacobs (Fashion Label)
06.2006 - 06.2023
- Central music consultant and mentor
- In-store live performances for events
- Range soundtrack creation and direction for label-aligned music
Music Content Creator
AMS / Nightlife Music (NZ & AUS)
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Curating all new music and creating content across an extensive range of genres
- Ongoing relationship building with record companies and distribution platforms
- Developing and implementing music solutions for customers. This included hospitality, retail, fitness, events and more
- Overseeing and maintaining an extensive digital library of music available to 900 customers in New Zealand and 5000 customers in Australia
Host / Producer
Radio Hauraki
Auckland, NZ
01.2014 - 07.2015
- 'Sunday Night Session with Scott Lotion’ broadcast weekly online, and New Zealand-wide via local frequencies
- Responsible for hosting, music selection and feature production
Artist & Production Liaison
Studio The Venue
Auckland, NZ
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Venue contact for international artists and promoters, for production of 1,200 person capacity shows. Responsible for artist and promoter hospitality, logistics and resolution of any issues
- Artists included: Run The Jewels, Peter Hook (New Order), G-Eazy, Bonobo, Giorgio Moroder, Andy C, Wilkinson
Host / Producer
Triple R (3RRR)
Melbourne, AUS
08.2011 - 02.2014
- Show host. Producer and presenter of ‘Over the Ditch’, a prime-time Drive show New Zealand Music feature
Event Promoter
Freelance
Melbourne, AUS
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Booking, programming and managing New Zealand and Australian music events in Melbourne
- Artists included: Glass Vaults, Sunken Seas, Shocking & Stunning, Colourwheel (Anna of the North), These Patterns, Dear Times Waste, Bad Blocks
Music Director / Booker
Strange Wolf Basement Bar
Melbourne, AUS
09.2012 - 06.2013
- DJ booking - international and local. On-site producer of DJs. All promotional responsibilities including online, social media, poster and print media
- Curation of all in-house music playlists
Music & Content Director
Radio Active 89FM
Wellington, NZ
06.2006 - 07.2011
- Director of the station’s 24/7 broadcast including; all music, live and online content
- Management of all in-studio and off-site production, alongside leadership of 80 volunteer and paid hosts
Skills
- Engaged Member of International Music Network
- Music Arrangement
- Content Production Expertise
- Brand Narrative Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Client Relationship Investment
- Evidence Driven Problem Solving
- Team Management Skills
- Support and Coaching
- Collaborative Interpersonal Abilities
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Music Content Creator
AMS / Nightlife Music (NZ & AUS)
08.2019 - 07.2022
Artist & Production Liaison
Studio The Venue
09.2014 - 05.2015
Host / Producer
Radio Hauraki
01.2014 - 07.2015
Music Director
Hell Pizza (NZ)
12.2013 - Current
Music Director / Booker
Strange Wolf Basement Bar
09.2012 - 06.2013
Event Promoter
Freelance
08.2012 - 12.2013
Host / Producer
Triple R (3RRR)
08.2011 - 02.2014
Music & Content Director
Radio Active 89FM
06.2006 - 07.2011
Music Manager
Lela Jacobs (Fashion Label)
06.2006 - 06.2023
Resident DJ /Festival DJ
Freelance
05.2004 - Current
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