Tom Tilley | |
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Born | 1981 (age 42–43) |
Education | Bachelor of Commerce, Macquarie University |
Occupation(s) | Television and radio presenter, journalist |
Years active | 2007–present |
Tom Tilley (born 1981) [1] is an Australian television and radio presenter and journalist. He was previously the host of daily radio news program Hack on Triple J between 2011 and 2019.
Interested in journalism from a young age, Tilley undertook work experience at a radio station and for a newspaper during high school, but was initially discouraged by relatives from pursuing it as a career due to the difficulties in finding work within the industry. [2] He worked as an investment banker at Deutsche Bank for two years after graduating from Macquarie University before choosing to change career paths. [1] After travelling overseas and teaching himself video editing skills, Tilley decided that journalism was what he ultimately wanted to break into. [1]
Tilley began working at the ABC in late 2005, undertaking secretarial work in its newsroom as a casual employee. [1] He later moved into radio presenting, first during the late-night 'graveyard shift', and later as a talk-back presenter. [2] In 2007, Tilley succeeded in landing a role as a reporter for daily Triple J news and current affairs radio program Hack, initially answering phone calls from listeners and working as an off location reporter from the Northern Territory. [1] [2] In 2011, he became host of the program, a role which he held until 2019. [1] [3] In 2014, Tilley hosted the first of a number of live studio-based debate and discussion forums broadcast on TV station ABC2. [4] As of July 2017, Tilley has hosted nine of these specials, including five under the Hack Live brand. [5]
Tilley announced in November 2019 that would be stepping down from hosting Hack at the end of the year. He would begin a new role as a contributor and part time host for Network 10's The Project, a program he had previously appeared on as a guest presenter throughout 2019. Prior to leaving the ABC, Tilley also filled-in as host of ABC radio program PM and was the reporter in an episode of current affairs program Foreign Correspondent. [3] [6]
Tilley has also been a fill in presenter on the Nine Network's Today Extra.
Tilley grew up in Mudgee, NSW with his parents and three brothers. [1] He attended Mudgee High School where he became school captain. [7]
Tilley’s father was the Pastor of the Mudgee congregation of Revival Centres International, a fundamentalist Pentecostal church established in Melbourne in the 1950s. Tilley effectively left the church when he moved to Sydney to study, formally doing so at age 21. [8]
Following high school, he moved to Newport, Sydney to complete a Bachelor of Commerce at Macquarie University. [1] [9] He now resides in Tamarama. [1]
Tilley is a bassist for Client Liaison during their live performances, [1] and also has experience as a DJ. [10] In 2016, he was a finalist in the Cleo Bachelor of the Year award. [11]
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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National Live Music Awards of 2016 [12] | Tom Tilley (Client Liaison) | Live Bassist of the Year | Nominated |
National Live Music Awards of 2017 [13] [14] | Tom Tilley (Client Liaison) | Live Bassist of the Year | Nominated |
Tom Tilley | |
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Born | 1981 (age 42–43) |
Education | Bachelor of Commerce, Macquarie University |
Occupation(s) | Television and radio presenter, journalist |
Years active | 2007–present |
Tom Tilley (born 1981) [1] is an Australian television and radio presenter and journalist. He was previously the host of daily radio news program Hack on Triple J between 2011 and 2019.
Interested in journalism from a young age, Tilley undertook work experience at a radio station and for a newspaper during high school, but was initially discouraged by relatives from pursuing it as a career due to the difficulties in finding work within the industry. [2] He worked as an investment banker at Deutsche Bank for two years after graduating from Macquarie University before choosing to change career paths. [1] After travelling overseas and teaching himself video editing skills, Tilley decided that journalism was what he ultimately wanted to break into. [1]
Tilley began working at the ABC in late 2005, undertaking secretarial work in its newsroom as a casual employee. [1] He later moved into radio presenting, first during the late-night 'graveyard shift', and later as a talk-back presenter. [2] In 2007, Tilley succeeded in landing a role as a reporter for daily Triple J news and current affairs radio program Hack, initially answering phone calls from listeners and working as an off location reporter from the Northern Territory. [1] [2] In 2011, he became host of the program, a role which he held until 2019. [1] [3] In 2014, Tilley hosted the first of a number of live studio-based debate and discussion forums broadcast on TV station ABC2. [4] As of July 2017, Tilley has hosted nine of these specials, including five under the Hack Live brand. [5]
Tilley announced in November 2019 that would be stepping down from hosting Hack at the end of the year. He would begin a new role as a contributor and part time host for Network 10's The Project, a program he had previously appeared on as a guest presenter throughout 2019. Prior to leaving the ABC, Tilley also filled-in as host of ABC radio program PM and was the reporter in an episode of current affairs program Foreign Correspondent. [3] [6]
Tilley has also been a fill in presenter on the Nine Network's Today Extra.
Tilley grew up in Mudgee, NSW with his parents and three brothers. [1] He attended Mudgee High School where he became school captain. [7]
Tilley’s father was the Pastor of the Mudgee congregation of Revival Centres International, a fundamentalist Pentecostal church established in Melbourne in the 1950s. Tilley effectively left the church when he moved to Sydney to study, formally doing so at age 21. [8]
Following high school, he moved to Newport, Sydney to complete a Bachelor of Commerce at Macquarie University. [1] [9] He now resides in Tamarama. [1]
Tilley is a bassist for Client Liaison during their live performances, [1] and also has experience as a DJ. [10] In 2016, he was a finalist in the Cleo Bachelor of the Year award. [11]
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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National Live Music Awards of 2016 [12] | Tom Tilley (Client Liaison) | Live Bassist of the Year | Nominated |
National Live Music Awards of 2017 [13] [14] | Tom Tilley (Client Liaison) | Live Bassist of the Year | Nominated |