Ben Walker

Tuesday 21st January, 2pm - 3:30pm

A Place I Like To Go To

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 insight and combines them with soulful melodies with poignant storytelling 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 coming from this country. In the same way that the likes of Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers, Don Walker, Julia Jacklin, and Grace Cummings aren’t labelled with a musical category – they’re simply known as great songwriters – 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 intimate and captivating, with a disarming honesty that draws you in. Expect to be taken on an emotional journey, with each song a chapter in a larger narrative.

Genre: Country Folk

Duration: 90 minutes respectively

Price: Free