Nevin Tait
Australian concert promoter and film producer
About Nevin Tait
Lived 1876 – 1961 (aged 84). Nevin Tait was an Australian music promoter, film producer and producer.
James Nevin Tait (27 June 1876 – 7 March 1961) was an Australian concert promoter and film producer who often collaborated with his brothers Charles and John, and had a lengthy association with J.C. Williamson Theatre.
He travelled to London and engaged numerous stars to tour Australia including Harry Lauder, John McCormack, Emma Albani, Clara Butt, Kennerley Rumford In March 1911, brothers John and Nevin, and Millard Johnson and William Gibson merged their film interests in Amalgamated Pictures. In 1916 he moved to London to represent his brothers, where he died in 1961.
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Who was Nevin Tait?
Australian concert promoter and film producer (1876–1961)
When was Nevin Tait born?
Nevin Tait was born on 27 June 1876 in Castlemaine.
When did Nevin Tait die?
Nevin Tait died on 7 March 1961 in London.
What was Nevin Tait's occupation?
Nevin Tait was a music promoter, film producer and producer.
What nationality was Nevin Tait?
Nevin Tait was Australian.
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