Create an experience with Tim Ross

Tim Ross has had a career spanning decades in the entertainment industry. Starting with his parody band, Black Rose, Tim with his comedic partner Merrick Watts hosted radio shows on Triple J before taking the coveted breakfast slot on newly formed Nova 96.9.

During the 8 successful years at Nova, Merrick and Rosso created numerous TV shows including a late night talk show, won an Aria for Best Comedy Release and Tim was even awarded GQ Man of the Year. 

And whilst he may be best known for his work on TV and radio (at different times hosting both the number one breakfast and drive shows in Sydney)comedian Tim Ross has also always had a passion for architecture and design.

Over more recent years, he has performed his live Man About the House show in architecturally-significant buildings and homes all over the world. 

Tim also passionately supports important issues in Australian architecture and design and has been awarded an honorary member of the Australian Institute of Architects.

Tim’s first two-part series on Australian architecture, Streets of Your Town, premiered on ABC TV in November 2016 to rave reviews, and quickly became the most watched arts program on the ABC for the year. 

Tim’s latest TV series about why architecture matters, Designing A Legacy, featuring Australian families whose lives have been shaped within the walls of modern masterpieces and poses the question of what will happen to these legacy homes, went to air in February 2021, to rave reviews. A second series of Designing A Legacy, with a broader look at Australian architecture aired on ABC in June 2023. 

Tim has written a number of books including his memoir, Mum had a Kingswood. The Rumpus Room and Scorcher embraces Australian life with a collection of short stories. Whilst Motel – Images of Australia on Holidays and recent release Chuck a U-ey – Images of Australians and their cars, explore our past through the National Archives. 

A testament to his great interview and presenting skills, Tim has hosted a number ofpodcasts including Constant for the National Art Gallery, Built with Brickworks film series, Cars that Made Australia with Nine podcasts and his personal favourite, Summer Breeze with his best friend Kit Warhurst.

Tim hosted Kevin McCloud In Conversation to a sold out audience at the Sydney Opera House, celebrated for their rapport and humour. 

Tim is available for a variety of projects from presenter, ambassador, guest speaker, MC and host. 

"Dulux Australia has engaged with Tim Ross on a number of occasions. A key area of focus for Dulux is finding new and innovative ways to engage with architects and designers. Tim has a great blend of architectural knowledge and insight which brings with it a much sort after credibility with this audience. This added to his well known comedic skills has allowed us to utilise him in a variety of Dulux event based roles: whether that be straightforward comedic performance to more complex facilitation, hosting and compering. We consider Tim a trusted friend within the architectural community."

Mat Henson, Manager: BIM Development and Commercial Specification, Dulux Group Australia

"Tim has hosted and spoken at many events at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.  Most recently, he interviewed Tim Olsen as part of the program for the exhibition John Olsen: You beaut country.  Tim is great to work with; understands what we are trying to achieve, makes guests feel comfortable and engaged with the content that is being discussed. We always look forward to a night that Tim is involved with."

Clare Willcox, Public Programs Manager, Art Gallery of NSW

"We have had the pleasure of working with Tim Ross for the past two years as the MC for our Thought Leaders Forum a key event which opens and sets the standard for our annual B2B event welcoming delegates from both around Australia and around the world who are specialists in luxury and experiential travel and tourism. Tim is not only a true professional but a natural when engaging at all levels making him the perfect fit for our premium event and global audience. We look forward to working with Tim again in the future and have no hesitation in recommending him to entertain and engage with a variety of audiences." 

Michelle Papas, Event Director - Luxperience, Diversified Communications Australia