Ben Walker is not your typical songwriter. This British-born artist, now
calling Sydney's Northern Beaches home, writes songs of heart, soul,
joy, sadness and hope. He writes them with nuance, poignancy and in
sight and combines them with soulful melodies with poignant story
telling that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect deeply.
In 2020, Ben began releasing music and his heartfelt tunes earned him
festival appearances, co-writing opportunities with other talented
artists, and widespread radio play. But the real proof of his talent came
in 2022 when his song "I Won't Forget" (a beautiful collaboration with
Allan Caswell, Beth Lucas, and Stephen Dobson) was listed as a semi
finalist in the International Songwriting Competition (Folk Category)
and soared to number 1 on the Australian Country Radio Chart.
In September 2024, Ben released his debut album “A Place I Like To Go
To”.
Commenting on the album Stuart Coupe says:
The recordings of those songs on this album straddle many musical
styles. Are they folk? Are they country? Does it really matter? They fall
under a broad umbrella of music which is held together by a couple of
essential tenants – they are beautiful written (and sung) observations
on life, times and the emotions that we all experience.
They rank amongst some of the finest examples of song writing com
ing from this country. In the same way that the likes of Paul Kelly, Ka
sey Chambers, Don Walker, Julia Jacklin, and Grace Cummings aren’t
labelled with a musical category – they’re simply known as great song
writers – nor should Ben Walker. He’s a writer of songs. That’s what he
does.”
Seeing Ben perform is an event you won't forget. His solo shows are in
t
imate and captivating, with a disarming honesty that draws you in. Ex
pect to be taken on a emotional journey, with each song a chapter in a
larger narrative.
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