Ben Lester
Ben Lester (born 16 April 1998) is a British recording artist and multi-instrumentalist, based in North London. His style has been described as "a distinctive brand of chamber-pop" informed by the likes of The Beach Boys and The Flaming Lips.
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Ben Lester performing in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 16 April 1998 (age 25) Barnet, London, England |
| Genres | Chamber pop, art rock |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Drums |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Mayfield Records |
Lester was chosen as a BBC Introducing featured artist at age 19, and was championed by presenter Gary Crowley as a "hugely talented singer-songwriter" who "creates his own unique moods". Following regular airplay of his debut single "Dreaming", Lester signed to Mayfield Records, and subsequently embarked on a UK tour in support of his upcoming debut EP. The EP, One, was released in January 2020 to critical acclaim. His second EP, Two, was released in 2023. He currently teaches music at Claremont Fan Court School.