Ben Salter
{{short description|Australian musician (born 1977)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Use Australian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Ben Salter
| image = Ben Salter.jpg
| caption = Oxford Arts Factory, 21 November 2015
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|3|23}}
| birth_place = Townsville, Queensland, Australia
| years_active = 1999–present
| instrument = Vocals, guitar
| genre = Indie pop
| associated_acts = Giants of Science, The Gin Club, The Wilson Pickers
| website = {{URL|http://www.bensalter.com.au/}}
| label = ABC Music
}}
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.{{Citation | date = 15 September 2011 | title = COOL FOR CATS | periodical = Hobart Mercury }}
Bands
{{main article|The Wilson Pickers}}
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.{{Citation | last = Roberts | first = Jo | date = 16 July 2010 | title = Never too busy to pick up on a good idea | periodical = The Age }}
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.[https://archive.today/20141017090200/http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/36018/European-Vacation-Ben-Salters-top-5-venues%2337vbo5uypoASMvBz.99]
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.[https://archive.today/20141017090209/http://www.theaureview.com/news/queensland-music-awards-honour-the-finest-artists-in-the-state] The album was recorded and produced with Gareth Liddiard and Robert F. Cranny.{{Citation | last = Fair | first = Alex | date = 16 September 2011 | title = Very much a Cat man | periodical = The Examiner Newspaper }}{{Citation | date = 4 November 2011 | title = Just add Salter | periodical = The Age }}
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.{{Cite web|title = Ben Salter|url = https://www.abcmusic.com.au/ben-salter|website = ABC Music|access-date = 2015-12-27}} to warm critical acclaim. In 2017 Back Yourself was also released by ABC Music.
Discography
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| scope="row"| The Cat
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| scope="row"| Ben Salter Live
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| scope="row"| European Vacation
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| scope="row"| The Stars My Destination
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| scope="row"| Back Yourself
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| scope="row"| The Mythic Plane
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| scope="row"| Summer of the Loud Birds
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Awards
=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.
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
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| 2023
| "My Heart Is in the Wrong Place" by Vika & Linda (Ben Salter)
| Most Performed Blues & Roots Work of the Year
| {{pending}}
| {{cite web|url=https://www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/news-and-events/nominees-revealed-for-the-2023-apra-music-awards|title=Nominees revealed for the 2023 APRA Music Awards|website=APRA Awards|date=30 March 2023|access-date=31 March 2023}}
|-
{{end}}
=Music Victoria Awards=
The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.{{Cite web|url= https://musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/previous-nominees|title= Previous Nominess|website= Music Victoria|access-date= 13 August 2020|archive-date= 19 September 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200919214225/https://www.musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/previous-nominees|url-status= dead}}{{cite web|url=https://musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/previous-winners|title=Previous Winners|website=Music Victoria|access-date=13 August 2020|archive-date=31 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731040330/https://musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/previous-winners|url-status=dead}}
{{awards table}}
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| Music Victoria Awards of 2015
| The Stars My Destination
| Best Album
| {{nom}}
|-
{{end}}
=National Live Music Awards=
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
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| rowspan="2" | 2023
| Ben Salter
| Best Folk Act
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="2" | {{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/industry/nominees-announced-for-the-2023-national-live-music-awards/SrrwXF9eQUA/05-09-23/|title=Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards|website=The Music|date=5 September 2023|access-date=11 September 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/industry/genesis-owusu-and-amyl-the-sniffers-win-big-at-the-2023-national-live-music-awards/ias3nZyfnoE/11-10-23|title=Genesis Owusu And Amyl & The Sniffers Win Big At The 2023 National Live Music Awards |website=The Music|date= 11 October 2023|access-date= 12 October 2023}}
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| Ben Salter
| Best Live Voice in Tasmania
| {{nom}}
{{end}}
=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.{{cite web|url=https://www.queenslandmusicawards.com.au/about|title= About the Queensland Music Awards|website=Queensland Music Awards|access-date=21 March 2021}}
{{Awards table}} (wins only)
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| rowspan="3" | 2008{{cite web|url= https://www.queenslandmusicawards.com.au/past-winners/2008|title=Past Winners 2008|website=Queensland Music Awards|access-date=25 March 2021}}
| rowspan="2" | "Ten Paces Away" (performed by The Gin Club)
| Song of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| Rock Song of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| "You Me and the Sea"
| Folk and Ballad Song of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| 2011{{cite web|url= https://www.queenslandmusicawards.com.au/past-winners/2011|title=Past Winners 2011|website=Queensland Music Awards|access-date=25 March 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/photos-queesland-music-awards-2011-winners/#/slide/1|title= Photos Queensland Music Awards 2011 Winners|website=Music Feeds|date=August 2011|access-date=25 March 2021}}
| Ben Salter for "The Coward"
| The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award Most Popular Male
| {{won}}
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| 2012{{cite web|url= https://www.queenslandmusicawards.com.au/past-winners/2012|title=Past Winners 2012|website=Queensland Music Awards|access-date=25 March 2021}}
| The Cat
| Album of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
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References
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External links
- [http://www.bensalter.com.au Official website]
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