NOVA Entertainment has expanded into its content offering with the launch of Bush Deep, the network’s first ever video-led series, created in collaboration with comedian Nikki Osborne.
Premiering on 12 May, the launch signals NOVA’s first step into video-first original storytelling, extending the network’s audio offering into a highly scalable, multi-platform format.
The new weekly comedy series is hosted by Osborne’s alter ego and social media sensation ‘Bushie’, with 30-minute episodes premiering on Osborne’s own YouTube channel, alongside the audio version available on all podcast platforms via the NOVA Podcast Network.
Bushie is already a recognisable figure in her own right and, for many fans, even more familiar than Osborne herself. Wildly Australian, completely unfiltered and unapologetically bold, the character has even been compared to ‘Crocodile Dundee’.
Bush Deep follows Bushie as she travels across Australia in search of a good yarn, sitting down with celebrities and everyday legends alike. With equal parts chaos and charm, Bushie asks the questions no one else would dare to…and always with tongue planted firmly in cheek.
Boasting an online following of more than one million fans, Bushie brings her signature irreverence to a stellar lineup of guests throughout the series, including Larry Emdur, Manu Feildel, Steph Tolev, Colin Fassnidge, Osher Gunsberg and Colin Mochrie.
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“It’s my absolute dream to pick up where Dame Edna and Croc Dundee left off and now that I’ve got a powerful machine like NOVA behind me, well shoot, we might have a shot. Being the first video-led project with NOVA is a huge nod of respect and a responsibility I don’t take lightly. I’ve convinced a lot of execs that I know what I’m doing and now I have to prove it,” commented Osborne.
“Bush Deep is a really exciting step for us as we start to build out video-first originals alongside audio. Nikki has created a character people genuinely love, so we’re looking forward to expanding that across platforms. Bushie is loose, chaotic and very funny, but Nikki’s always in control and that balance is what makes it so watchable. We can’t wait to see where this show goes,” said network director of NOVA Podcasts, Rachel Corbett.
Nikki Osborne is an Australian comedian, actor, producer, content creator, national columnist and NOVA radio host. She studied acting at university, directing at AFTRS, advertising at AWARD School, and through her production company is often engaged by brands to create viral content.
Osborne’s credentials include appearances on Dancing with the Stars, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Hughesy, We Have a Problem, Just for Laughs Uncut, Jim Jefferies and Friends, The Big Trip, Celebrity Name Game, Celebrity Mastermind, Quizmania, Kinne and Drunk History.
