Ben Mastwyk

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

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

Studio albums

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
 -
Livin' on Gold Street
  • Release date: 26 March 2021[5]
  • Label: Social Family Records
  • Formats: CD, DD, streaming
 49
[1]

Awards and nominations

Music Victoria Awards

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

  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.