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{{Short description|Australian television presenter}}
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|birth_place = [[Sydney, New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
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|birth_name = Jason Davis
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|known_for = [[Channel V|Channel [V]]]
|known_for = [[Channel V|Channel [V]]], [[Housos]]
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'''Jabba''' aka Jason Davis is a television personality who first made a name for himself as part of the launch of subscription television in Australia in 1995. He was a host for music television station "Red" on the now-defunct [[Galaxy (Australian television)|Galaxy]] subscription television network, before the channel changed its name to [[Channel V|Channel [V]]].<ref name=redinyourface>{{cite news
'''Jason Davis''' (born 15 September 1973 in [[Sydney]], New South Wales, Australia), known professionally as '''Jabba''', is an [[Australians|Australian]] [[actor]], [[Celebrity|media personality]], [[VJ (media personality)|video jockey]], [[Television presenter|television]] and [[Radio personality|radio host]], who first made a name for himself as part of the launch of subscription television in Australia in 1995. He was a host for music television station "Red" on the now-defunct [[Galaxy (Australian television)|Galaxy]] subscription television network, before the channel changed its name to [[Channel V]]. Jason the jabba was part of a famous Incubus live performance at a secret gig in Bondi 2002.<ref name=redinyourface>{{cite news
| title = Red in your face
| title = Red in your face
| first = Sacha
| first = Sacha
| last = Molitorisz
| last = Molitorisz
| url = http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news951022_0022_2367
| url = http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news951022_0022_2367
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| newspaper = [[The Sydney Morning Herald]]
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| location = [[Sydney]], Australia
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| newspaper = [[Sydney Morning Herald]]
| publisher = [[Fairfax Media]]
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| location = [[Sydney, Australia]]
| issn =
| date = 22 October 1995
| date = 22 October 1995
| page = 6
| page = 6
| accessdate = 23 December 2009
| accessdate = 23 December 2009
| quote = }}</ref>
}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Born Jason Davis, Jabba attended Hunters Hill Primary School and [[James Ruse Agricultural High School]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hillsnews.com.au/story/408366/housos-hit-the-big-screen/|title=''Houses'' hit the big screen|first=Ben|last=Chenoweth|date=19 October 2012|work=Hills News}}</ref> He also played with the All Saints Hunters Hill soccer team, and Parramatta Waterpolo Club.
Born '''Jason Davis''', Jabba attended Hunters Hill Primary School, where he gained his name, and [[James Ruse Agricultural High School]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hillsnews.com.au/story/408366/housos-hit-the-big-screen/|title=''Houses'' hit the big screen|first=Ben|last=Chenoweth|date=19 October 2012|work=Hills News}}</ref> He also played with the All Saints Hunters Hill soccer team, and Parramatta Waterpolo Club.


==Career==
==Career==
Jabba began presenting for Foxtel's [[Channel V|Channel [V]]] in 1994.
Jabba began presenting for Foxtel's [[Channel V|Channel [V]]] in 1994.
He hosted a variety of shows including ''The Joint'' and ''Jabba's Morning Glory'', which featured performances and interviews with prominent musicians including [[Pink (singer)|Pink]] and [[Beastie Boys]] . During his time with [V], he played the role of "Davo Dinkum" in the [[Special Broadcasting Service|SBS]] television comedy show ''[[Pizza (TV series)|Pizza]]''.
He hosted a variety of shows including ''The Joint'' and ''Jabba's Morning Glory'', which featured performances and interviews with prominent musicians including [[Pink (singer)|Pink]] and [[Beastie Boys]] . During his time with [V], he played the role of "Davo "Dazza" Dinkum" in the [[Special Broadcasting Service|SBS]] television comedy show ''[[Pizza (TV series)|Pizza]]'' and [[Swift and Shift couriers]].


In 2004, Jabba participated in the [[Band in a Bubble]] project with Australian [[alternative rock]] band [[Regurgitator]], which involved him being locked in a ''[[Big Brother (TV series)|Big Brother]]''-style environment with the group and their engineers while they produced an album under 24-hour surveillance. During this time, it was revealed that he had separated from his long-term partner and mother of his children. Following the projects conclusion, Jacquie Riddell of XYZ Networks, announced that Jabba would be taking an extended break, stating that "(the bubble) was a pretty big deal".<ref>http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/11/08/1099781291634.html?from=storyrhs</ref> In 2005, he left [V] and began presenting for [[Nova (radio network)|Nova FM]] in Brisbane.
In 2004, Jabba participated in the [[Band in a Bubble]] project with Australian [[alternative rock]] band [[Regurgitator]], which involved him being locked in a ''[[Big Brother (TV series)|Big Brother]]''-style environment with the group and their engineers while they produced an album under 24-hour surveillance. During this time, it was revealed that he had separated from his long-term partner and mother of his children. Following the projects conclusion, Jacquie Riddell of XYZ Networks, announced that Jabba would be taking an extended break, stating that "(the bubble) was a pretty big deal".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/11/08/1099781291634.html?from=storyrhs|title=Bubble bursts and Jabba goes into recovery|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=8 November 2004 }}</ref> In 2005, he left [V] and began presenting for [[Nova (radio network)|Nova FM]] in Brisbane.


Jabba later moved back home to Sydney, working at [[Nova 96.9]] hosting ''The All New Nova Top 10 with Jabba and Mel'', while still also hosting the ''[[Motorola]] [[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]] Charts'' show on Sunday afternoons, which is Nova's only national show. Jabba also writes a column for the Australian edition of [[Rolling Stone]]. Although, in November 2008 Jabba and Mel left ''The All New Nova Top 10 with Jabba and Mel'' they were replaced by [[James Kerley]] and Maz Compton.
Jabba later moved back home to Sydney, working at [[Nova 96.9]] hosting ''The All New Nova Top 10 with Jabba and Mel'', while still also hosting the ''[[Motorola]] [[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]] Charts'' show on Sunday afternoons, which is Nova's only national show. Jabba also writes a column for the Australian edition of ''[[Rolling Stone]]''. Although, in November 2008 Jabba and Mel left ''The All New Nova Top 10 with Jabba and Mel'' they were replaced by [[James Kerley]] and Maz Compton.


Jabba was also the host of ''[[Great BBQ Challenge]]'', a competition series on [[Foxtel]]'s [[LifeStyle Food]] channel. It was a contest to find Australia's best BBQer, who would win $25,000 and go on to host their own show on Lifestyle FOOD. He has been named by some (one actually) as a 'Social recalcitrant'. "It sort of slid when he left the international passport to smoking pleasure behind"
Jabba was also the host of ''[[Great BBQ Challenge]]'', a competition series on [[Foxtel]]'s [[LifeStyle Food]] channel. It was a contest to find Australia's best BBQer, who would win $25,000 and go on to host their own show on Lifestyle FOOD. He has been named by some (one actually) as a 'Social recalcitrant'. "It sort of slid when he left the international passport to smoking pleasure behind"
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Jabba's next career move in March 2010 was as host of a new Breakfast radio program with Mike Goldman called "Macarthur Breakfast" on the Win TV Network's [[C91.3]] FM in Campbelltown, NSW. Jabba and Mike left the station in December 2010 as they have refused to move to Campbelltown, as it was important for the station to be as local as possible.
Jabba's next career move in March 2010 was as host of a new Breakfast radio program with Mike Goldman called "Macarthur Breakfast" on the Win TV Network's [[C91.3]] FM in Campbelltown, NSW. Jabba and Mike left the station in December 2010 as they have refused to move to Campbelltown, as it was important for the station to be as local as possible.


In 2011, he appeared on two SBS sitcoms: ''[[Swift and Shift Couriers]]'' and ''[[Housos]]''. In 2014 he was featured in the motion picture ''[[Fat Pizza vs. Housos]]''.<ref name="Hoyts">{{cite web |url=http://www.hoyts.com.au/movies/2014/fat_pizza_vs_housos.aspx |title=Fat Pizza Vs Housos |publisher=[[Hoyts]] |access-date=19 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129060848/http://www.hoyts.com.au/movies/2014/fat_pizza_vs_housos.aspx |archive-date=29 November 2014 }}</ref>
In 2011, he appeared on two [[Special Broadcasting Service|SBS]] sitcoms – [[Swift and Shift Couriers]] and [[Housos]].


==Collection of works==
==Collection of works==
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| 2002 || ''Garage Days''
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| 2002 || ‘'Incubus – Bondi RSL'’
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| 2012 || ''[[Housos vs. Authority]]''
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| title = Winners For 2007 ACRAs
| title = Winners For 2007 ACRAs
| url = http://www.commercialradio.com.au/acras/files/uploaded/file/Finalists_Winners%20Lists/2007%20ACRAs%20Winners%20List.pdf
| url = http://www.commercialradio.com.au/acras/files/uploaded/file/Finalists_Winners%20Lists/2007%20ACRAs%20Winners%20List.pdf
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{IMDb name|name=Jabba|id=1244905}}
*{{IMDb name|name=Jabba|id=1244905}}


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Revision as of 20:52, 23 May 2024

Jabba
Born
Jason Davis

(1973-09-15) 15 September 1973 (age 50)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation(s)Television presenter
VJ
radio host
actor
Years active1995–present
Known forChannel [V], Housos

Jason Davis (born 15 September 1973 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia), known professionally as Jabba, is an Australian actor, media personality, video jockey, television and radio host, who first made a name for himself as part of the launch of subscription television in Australia in 1995. He was a host for music television station "Red" on the now-defunct Galaxy subscription television network, before the channel changed its name to Channel V. Jason the jabba was part of a famous Incubus live performance at a secret gig in Bondi 2002.[1]

Early life

Born Jason Davis, Jabba attended Hunters Hill Primary School, where he gained his name, and James Ruse Agricultural High School.[2] He also played with the All Saints Hunters Hill soccer team, and Parramatta Waterpolo Club.

Career

Jabba began presenting for Foxtel's Channel [V] in 1994. He hosted a variety of shows including The Joint and Jabba's Morning Glory, which featured performances and interviews with prominent musicians including Pink and Beastie Boys . During his time with [V], he played the role of "Davo "Dazza" Dinkum" in the SBS television comedy show Pizza and Swift and Shift couriers.

In 2004, Jabba participated in the Band in a Bubble project with Australian alternative rock band Regurgitator, which involved him being locked in a Big Brother-style environment with the group and their engineers while they produced an album under 24-hour surveillance. During this time, it was revealed that he had separated from his long-term partner and mother of his children. Following the projects conclusion, Jacquie Riddell of XYZ Networks, announced that Jabba would be taking an extended break, stating that "(the bubble) was a pretty big deal".[3] In 2005, he left [V] and began presenting for Nova FM in Brisbane.

Jabba later moved back home to Sydney, working at Nova 96.9 hosting The All New Nova Top 10 with Jabba and Mel, while still also hosting the Motorola ARIA Charts show on Sunday afternoons, which is Nova's only national show. Jabba also writes a column for the Australian edition of Rolling Stone. Although, in November 2008 Jabba and Mel left The All New Nova Top 10 with Jabba and Mel they were replaced by James Kerley and Maz Compton.

Jabba was also the host of Great BBQ Challenge, a competition series on Foxtel's LifeStyle Food channel. It was a contest to find Australia's best BBQer, who would win $25,000 and go on to host their own show on Lifestyle FOOD. He has been named by some (one actually) as a 'Social recalcitrant'. "It sort of slid when he left the international passport to smoking pleasure behind"

Jabba's next career move in March 2010 was as host of a new Breakfast radio program with Mike Goldman called "Macarthur Breakfast" on the Win TV Network's C91.3 FM in Campbelltown, NSW. Jabba and Mike left the station in December 2010 as they have refused to move to Campbelltown, as it was important for the station to be as local as possible.

In 2011, he appeared on two SBS sitcoms: Swift and Shift Couriers and Housos. In 2014 he was featured in the motion picture Fat Pizza vs. Housos.[4]

Collection of works

Filmography

Year Movie
1998 Somewhere in the Darkness
2002 Garage Days
2002 ‘'Incubus – Bondi RSL'’
2003 Fat Pizza
2012 Housos vs. Authority
2014 Fat Pizza vs. Housos

Television

  • The Joint (as Himself-Host) (1999)
  • Pizza (as Middle Class Homeboy & as Davo Dinkum) (2000–2007)
  • Jabba's Morning Glory (as Himself-Host) (2002)
  • Pizza Live (as Davo Dinkum) (2004)
  • World Record Pizza (as Davo Dinkum) (2006)
  • Pull Up Selecta (as Himself-Host) (2006)
  • Great BBQ Challenge (as Himself-Host) (2006–2007)
  • 20 to 1 (Himself) (2007–2010)
  • 2008 National Musicoz Awards (as Himself-Host) (2008)
  • Swift and Shift Couriers (as various recurring characters) (2008, 2011)
  • Dirtgirlworld (as Hayman) (2009)
  • Jabba's Curious World (as Himself-Presenter) (2011)
  • The Essential 20 (as Himself-Presenter) (2011)
  • Housos (as Dazza) (2011)

Awards

Jabba was nominated for and won the Best Music Personality at the 2007 Australian Commercial Radio Awards held at Crown Casino.[5]

References

  1. ^ Molitorisz, Sacha (22 October 1995). "Red in your face". The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney, Australia. p. 6. Retrieved 23 December 2009.
  2. ^ Chenoweth, Ben (19 October 2012). "Houses hit the big screen". Hills News.
  3. ^ "Bubble bursts and Jabba goes into recovery". The Sydney Morning Herald. 8 November 2004.
  4. ^ "Fat Pizza Vs Housos". Hoyts. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  5. ^ "Winners For 2007 ACRAs" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 April 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
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