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Ben Mastwyk

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Ben Mastwyk
BornVictoria, Australia
Genrescountry-soul[1]
Occupation(s)Songwriter, singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsBen Mastwyk, Social Family Records
Websitewww.benmastwyk.com

Ben Mastwyk is an Australian country songwriter and entertainer.

History

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In 2015, Mastwyk released his debut album Mornin' Evenin' limited to 100 vinyl copies, before it was released digitally in 2016.

In 2016 Mastwyk formed a band to record Winning Streak. The band called The Millions features Ben Franz, Josh Duiker, Michael Hubbard and Craig Kelly.[2]

In March 2021, Mastwyk released his third studio album, Livin' on Gold Street, which became his first to peak inside the ARIA top 50.[1]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details Peak positions
AUS
Mornin' Evenin'
  • Release date: 2015[3]
  • Label: Ben Mastwyk
  • Formats: LP, CD
-
Winning Streak
(credited to Ben Mastwyk & The Millions)
  • Release date: 31 May 2018[4]
  • Label: Ben Mastwyk
  • Formats: CD, DD, streaming
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Livin' on Gold Street
  • Release date: 26 March 2021[5]
  • Label: Social Family Records
  • Formats: CD, DD, streaming
49
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Awards and nominations

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Music Victoria Awards

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The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2015 Mornin', Evenin Best Country Album Nominated [6][7]
2018 Winning Streak (with The Millions) Best Country Album Nominated
2021 Ben Mastwyk & His Millions Best Country Act Nominated [8][9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Skegss score first ARIA #1 album with Rehearsal". Australian Recording Industry Association. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  2. ^ "New Music Ben Mastwyk & The Millions – This Country". Post to Wire. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Mornin' Evenin'(DD)". Apple Music. November 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Winning Streak (DD)". Apple Music. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Livin' on Gold Street (DD)". Apple Music. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  7. ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Archived from the original on 31 July 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  8. ^ "Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021". Noise11. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  9. ^ "Music Victoria Awards 2021 Winners". scenestr.com.au. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.