Ben Bailey is an Australian singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer currently based in Malta. The self-sufficient artist’s soul, indie, and blues influences combine to create a warm and groovy vibe in each one of his songs, and contribute to his instantly-recognisable guitar-playing, identifiable even when on stage with associated acts such as Ira Losco, Brooke Borg, Matthew James, Vinyl Paradise, and Skarlet. His musical inspirations include: J.J. Cale, Bill Withers, Tracy Chapman, Fleetwood Mac, Cat Stevens, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Mac DeMarco, Tame Impala, and Nile Rodgers.
On full display in his music videos is a keen interest in and soft-spot for the themes and trends of the 1970s and 80s; a thematic choice which marries exquisitely with the lush guitars, punchy drums, and prominent basslines that feature heavily in his music.
Lyrically, Ben exhibits qualities of both an introspective songwriter and a playwright, often bouncing between writing tracks that draw from his own experiences to those which tell entirely fictional tales.
Insisting on writing, performing, singing, and producing every element of his music himself, and with credits spanning self-produced pop releases, award-winning short-film soundtracks, award-winning independent music videos, festival headlines, and 350,000+ YouTube views, Ben is earning a reputation as an unstoppable musical and creative force.
Better Days (EP)
What It Takes (Single)
Lately (Latest SIngle)
‘Oscillate’ (Short Film) Awards:
San Francisco Indie Short Festival (USA) – WINNER – Best Sound Design (2021) – BEN BAILEY
Hong Kong Indie Film Festival (China) – WINNER – Best Music (2021) – BEN BAILEY
Paris International Short Festival – WINNER – Best Composer (2021) – BEN BAILEY
Berin Shorts Award (Germany) – Finalist (2021)
New York Flash Film Festival (USA) – Official Selection (2021)
Rome Independent Prisma Awards (Italy) – Official Selection (2021)
Malta Youth Film Festival (Malta) – Official Selection (2021)
Anatolian Short Film Festival (Turkey) – Finalist (2021)
South America Awards (South America) – Official Selection (2021)
Thessaloniki Free Short Festival (Greece) – Honourable Mention (2021)
BIMIFF (Brazil) – Official Selection (2021)
Osaka Film Festival (Japan) – Finalist (2021)
‘Memories’ (Music Video) Awards:
Prague International Monthly Film Festival (Czech Republic) – WINNER – Best Music Video (2021)
Prague International Monthly Film Festival (Czech Republic) – WINNER – Best Music Video Director (2021)
Rome Independent Prisma Awards (Italy) – NOMINATED – Best Music Video (2021)
Continental Film Awards (India) – WINNER – Best European Music Video (2021)
Best Music Video Award (UK) – WINNER – Best Low Budget Music Video (2021)
Monthly Indie Shorts (India) – WINNER – Best Music Video (2021)
New York Flash Film Festival (USA) – Official Selection – Short Drama (2021)
Anatolian Short Film Festival (Turkey) – Finalist – International Fictional Short Film (2021)
London International Monthly Film Festival (UK) – Honorable Mention (2021) – Memories
Kosice International Monthly Film Festival (Slovakia) – Honorable Mention – Best Music Video (2020)
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival (Greece) – Honorable Mention – Best Music/Dance/Art Film (2021)
Links:
Linktree: linktr.ee/benbailey
Instagram: @benbaileymusic
Facebook: @thebenbaileypage
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4dWhgKzF7Syu2P8Hbz7Kwc?si=prIV1qDmSR–6eAAwQ_66Q
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ben-bailey/1526308983
YouTube: youtube.com/benbaileychannel
TikTok: @benbaileymusic