Ben Mastwyk
Ben Mastwyk | |
|---|---|
| Born | Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | country-soul[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Ben Mastwyk, Social Family Records |
| Website | www |
Ben Mastwyk is an Australian country songwriter and entertainer.
History
[edit]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
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| Mornin' Evenin' |
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| Winning Streak (credited to Ben Mastwyk & The Millions) |
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| Livin' on Gold Street |
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49 [1] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Music Victoria Awards
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b c "Skegss score first ARIA #1 album with Rehearsal". Australian Recording Industry Association. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ "New Music Ben Mastwyk & The Millions – This Country". Post to Wire. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ "Mornin' Evenin'(DD)". Apple Music. November 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ "Winning Streak (DD)". Apple Music. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ "Livin' on Gold Street (DD)". Apple Music. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Archived from the original on 31 July 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021". Noise11. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Music Victoria Awards 2021 Winners". scenestr.com.au. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.