A musician of integrity and acclaim, songwriter Ben Evolent’s folk-alt-meets-country-blues sound has become a mainstay on stages and festivals throughout the country over the past 15 years. Across his two EPs and debut Album ‘Wanderous’ Ben Evolent has developed a ragged and lively style deeply rooted in the spirit of song.
Having cut his musical teeth in a decade spent in the Northern Territory, he drew inspiration from his vivid experiences there while establishing his versatility as a songwriter, delving into alt-country and foot-stomping blues whilst also expanding his more elegant folk side.
Ben Evolent has recently laid down new roots in the fertile bush of the east coast where he has created a nest of inspiration to write and perform his honest tales of life's highs and lows.
An eight-time nominee of the prestigious NT music awards and winner of the inaugural Tourism Award for the song ‘Next time’, Ben Evolent feels most at home on the stage. As a live performer he is both personable and magnetic, drawing the crowd in with his easygoing nature, and keeping them there with the connection he weaves with his words. The experience is heightened further when backed by his band.
His onstage presence and expressive performance has seen him be tapped as a support act for touring artists such as Cedric Burnside, Kingswood, Bubsy Marou, Boo Seeka, The Backsliders, Benny Walker, Caravana Sun and All My Exe’s Live in Texas, while his music has also featured extensively in Tourism NT social media campaigns. For 2024, Ben Evolent will continue to elevate his status as a grounded and genuine Australian storyteller, creating music that speaks to the soul.
