| Cybershack TV Host Bio - Ally PinnockBorn and raised in the biggest country town in NSW - Wagga Wagga - 'The city of good sports!' Ally has always known she was destined to play a role in TV. Whether it be in front of the camera as an actor or presenter, or behind the scenes working story boards or getting her hands dirty on the production side of things. Her enthusiasm and energy; resourcefulness and quick thinking, have made her an asset on many a set.
"I studied Graphic Design for three years in good old Wagga Wagga, where I was born, and upon graduating, moved to Melbourne to work for a company, designing toys and packaging for gadgets, such as retractable USB cords, head phones, pocket calculators, iPod covers, Digital clock/ magic markers.... you name it, we packaged it! ( and I sampled all their finery! ) "
Since then Ally has weaved her way through the underground and out into the mainstream through humble beginnings. Making her start in modelling, she soon turned to acting in small plays and short films, rapidly forging her way into community TV where she found her niche on the cult hit NOISE TV on Melbourne's Channel 31.
A string of commercial acting roles including ads for LG and Samsung followed; with featured roles in music videos and appearances in Australian TV movies soon after. Last year saw Ally hand picked as the co-host for 3 Mobile's "Cricket TV" sharing the mic and delivering the state of play alongside Aussie legend Darren Lehmann throughout the '07/'08 cricket season.
Ally's hobbies include: writing her own hip-hop-esque tunes, photography, live music and pumpin' it out on her push bike.
This year Ally will bring her love all things gadgets and games and her TV ambitions to fruition as she jumps on board at CyberShack TV as our new host. | CyberShack TV Host Bio- MikeMike Kerry was the host and chief vibemaster of Room 208 on Channel [V] which enjoyed cult status and some of the highest ratings ever for a subscription TV show. Following that he was the host and producer of Channel 7's new music show, WILD . He's now made the move to the Nine Network for their new gadget and gaming show, CyberShack. "CyberShack is the right show at the right time, it's loads of fun and tells people what they want to know in a quick, easy format."
During Mike's six year tenure at Channel [V], he hosted Club [V], Peakhour, Whatuwant , the Channel [V] Music Bus, Big Day Out and the hottest cult show ever seen on the Foxtel platform, Room 208 . Room 208 was the 'Rolling Stone Magazine Hottest TV Show of the Year' in 2001, it was the first subscription TV show to grace the front cover of The Guide (Sydney Morning Herald Entertainment Magazine) and received constant media attention over its four year reign in newspapers and magazines around the country. Mike not only designed the 208 show format, he was also the promoter of the sell out Room 208 live TV tours broadcasting from packed clubs around the country.
Mike is a Sydney University Arts/Law graduate, entrepreneur, columnist, DJ and professional talker. His enthusiasm for projects is infectious, as seen by his track record to date…
In his early 20s while studying at university, Mike began DJing and MCing and made a name for himself promoting under 18 events; 'Evolution' and 'Stomp' and a series of 'Vision' parties for Sydney City Council. With this experience under his belt Mike then founded 'Sounds on Sunday', an award winning club that has been running now for seven years in North Sydney and attracts 1500 people every Sunday. 'Sounds on Sunday' has been named 3D World Magazine's Club of the Year twice and was nominated as the National Dance Music Award club of the year three times.
In his spare time, Mike DJs clubs and larger events such as Planet X Summer Games. A passionate writer, he has a popular weekly column for 9 to 5 magazine, 'Over To Mike' . Armed with a microphone, Mike is one of the most dynamic speakers on the circuit, hosting events as diverse as the Coca Cola Olympic Torch Relay, Birdman Charity Day at Manly Beach and the National Dance Music Awards.
Keen to develop his TV ideas into realities, Mike has joined with Australia's premium model and talent management agency, Chic, to form Chic Media. The aim is to create dynamic TV for Australia and the world, "Television is amazing. You can entertain, educate, inspire. We're going to do all that and then some..."
Contact Mike @ CyberShack TV. |
