Draft:The Honey Badgers (Band)
Australian Blues band
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The Honey Badgers[1] are an Australian blues and soul band based in Adelaide, South Australia. They are the second Australian band to reach the Grand Finale of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.[2] [3]
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Comment: If/when this is approved it should be moved to The Honey Badgers (band) due to possible confusion with Honey Badger (disambiguation) and redirects. - PhilDaBirdMan (Talk | Contribs) 01:54, 3 May 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest guideline, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. Nigelbourn (talk) 04:42, 1 May 2026 (UTC)
- Peter Hollow
- Peter Nixon
- Nigel Bourn
- Tim Frears
- Nick Southgate
- Ena Faulks
The Honey Badgers | |
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| Origin | Adelaide |
| Genres | Blues, Soul |
| Years active | 2016–present) |
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| Past members |
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| Website | thehoneybadgers |
History
The band was formed in 2016 by Benny Brown and Nigel Bourn, who soon approached Peter Nixon and Peter Allan as the starting lineup. Initially gaining popularity in the Southern Vales region of South Australia, the group's lineup expanded after finding additional members Tim Frears and Geo Heathcote at the Groove Garden in McLaren Vale.
The band gained significant recognition by winning the Adelaide Roots and Blues Association's Memphis Blues Challenge in 2022, which qualified them for the 2023 international competition in the United States. In Memphis, they performed at legendary Beale Street venues and eventually, the Orpheum Theatre, finishing in the top six globally in the band category.[4] An article was published in the Adelaide "Sunday Mail" newspaper on Sunday Feburary 5 2023 while the band were still in the USA [5]
The band's first release received notable reviews including US based magazines Steel Notes[6] and Blues Blast Magazine.[7]
Musical style and awards
The Honey Badgers style is a blend of blues, soul and funk.[8]
The band won Album of the Year at the 2024 and 2025 Adelaide Roots and Blues Association (ARBA) Album Awards,[9] and the band won the Most Popular Blues and Roots Artist award at the 2024 South Australian Music Awards.[10] The band's debut album, Shakin’, was #1 on the national blues charts and placed on the charts for 9 months.[11]
Touring and Festival Appearances
The band has toured extensively since returning from the USA in 2023 and notable festival appearances include:
- Echuca Winter Blues Festival 2024[12]
- Agnes Blues Roots and Rock Festival 2026[13]
- Port Noarlunga Blues Festival 2023, 2024, 2025[14]
2026 dates include The Echuca Winter Blues Festival[15] ,Blues in The Vines 2026.[16] and A Taste of Jazz and Blues in Kiama NSW in 2026
Print References
A profile of founding member, Nigel Bourn, including details about the band's 10 year journey, is included in Volume 6 of Pauline Baily's "Blues Portrait" series, to be released in late 2026 [17]
Members
- Peter Hollow: lead vocals and guitar
- Peter Nixon: bass and backing vocals
- Nigel Bourn: tenor saxophone
- Tim Frears: vocals, trumpet, flute, and saxophone
- Nick Southgate: drums (2024-present)
- Ena Faulks: baritone saxophone (2026-present)[18]
Past members
- Benny Brown, founder, lead vocals and guitar (2016-2021)
- Peter Allan: founding drummer (passed away in 2024)
- Matt Carson: drums (2020-2021)
- Geo Heathcote: baritone saxophone (2017-2025)
Discography
- Shakin' (2024): Debut studio album recorded over three years.[19]
- Live in Noarlunga (2025): Recorded at the Noarlunga Bowls Club; second round finalist for "Best Self-Produced CD" by The Blues Foundation. [clarification needed]
A second studio album is scheduled for release in late 2026.[citation needed]
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