Nick of Time

This memoir tells us just how he became the charismatic and hugely effective person we all know in Australia. Iva Davies (Icehouse) Why is it always those quiet accounting types who remember where the bodies were buried? Nick has written a page-turner which gives a real overview of the music industry over seven decades. Norm Lurie (Retired MD of Music Sales Australia) Whoever said chartered accountants were boring has never met Nick Hampton. The details and the characters that he has met make for a wonderful read. I could not put it down! Peter Rix (Manager of Marcia Hines, Jon English, and event maestro) I had no idea of all the colourful characters he worked with. Nick doesn't just do a roll call of famous artists and music executives. He comments on their character in some detail. Not all of it is sweet. When some people deserve to be called out he does it deftly. There is often comedy in those caricatures. Ian James (Former MD, Mushroom Music) Nick's colourful description of life in the music industry brought back a flood of memories. Reflections that mirrored some of my views regarding the mega-egos and bad decisions makers, but more importantly highlighted the extraordinary visionaries and talented ones. His journey has been long and varied and his achievements many. Thank you for a good read! Fifa Riccobono (Former CEO of Albert Music) Trust is rarer than diamonds in this industry but Nick is a trust billionaire. And he spends this trust wisely by corralling the world-weary cynics in our industry together for purpose. A lot of well-meaning do-gooders can just talk the talk. Few are the Nick Hampton kind. Les Gock (Founding member of Hush and legendary advertising jingle executive) This great read brought back memories in spades, highlighting the characters and his experiences during the glory days of the global music industry. It certainly lit up the corners of my mind, and I am sure that many others will find it equally as interesting. Bob Aird (Former music industry executive) Find debonair in the dictionary and the description is as follows: Nick Hampton. Nick is of course so much more than just debonair. I will be forever grateful to him for introducing me to the world of Nordoff-Robbins music therapy. Jenny Morris OAM, MNZM (Chair APRA, Director Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia) Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia may not exist without Nick's commitment, vision, passion and perseverance. Nick should be proud to have changed the lives of tens of thousands of people with disabilities and other challenges. Simon Thorp (Chair, Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia)