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Ben Salter
Australian musician (born 1977) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ben Salter (born 23 March 1977) is an Australian musician currently based in Hobart, Tasmania, in addition to being a member of bands including Giants of Science, The Gin Club, The Wilson Pickers, Hownowmer and The Young Liberals.[1]
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Bands
In 2008 Ben Salter on banjo and vocals formed a country blues band the Wilson Pickers alongside John Bedggood on fiddle, mandolin and backing vocals, Andrew Morris on acoustic guitar and vocals, Sime Nugent on harmonica, guitar and backing vocals and Danny Widdicombe on resonator guitar and vocals.[2]
Solo career
Ben has played hundreds of shows around the world as a solo artist. In 2012 he travelled for five months around Europe collaborating with as many songwriters and artists as possible, playing shows in Spain, Italy, Germany and Iceland. From that extensive tour he was inspired to release his European Vacation EP.[3]
As a solo artist he has supported musicians including Cat Power, Built To Spill, Something for Kate, Violent Femmes, Augie March, and Tim Rogers.
Ben won the 2012 album of the year for The Cat at the Queensland Music Awards.[4] The album was recorded and produced with Gareth Liddiard and Robert F. Cranny.[5][6]
On 23 June 2014 he was invited to perform at the APRA Awards (Australia).
In 2015, The Stars My Destination was released through ABC Music.[7] to warm critical acclaim. In 2017 Back Yourself was also released by ABC Music.
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APRA Awards
The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.
Music Victoria Awards
The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.[13][14]
National Live Music Awards
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.
Queensland Music Awards
The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.[17]
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