Ben Salter
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. 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". 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. The album was recorded and produced with Gareth Liddiard and Robert F. Cranny. 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. to warm critical acclaim. In 2017 "Back Yourself" was also released by ABC Music. Awards. Music Victoria Awards. The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating  Victorian music. They commenced in 2005. 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.