Ben Lester
English musician (born 1998)
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Ben Lester (born 16 April 1998) is an English recording artist and multi-instrumentalist. His style has been described as "a distinctive brand of chamber pop" informed by his love of The Beach Boys.[1]
- Singer
- songwriter
- musician
Ben Lester | |
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Ben Lester performing in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 16 April 1998 (age 28) Barnet, London, England |
| Genre | Chamber pop |
| Occupations |
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| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Drums |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Label | Mayfield Records |
Lester was chosen as a BBC Introducing featured artist at age 19,[1] and was championed by presenter Gary Crowley as a "hugely talented singer-songwriter" who "creates his own unique moods".[2] Following regular airplay of his early self-released recordings, Lester signed to Mayfield Records, and subsequently embarked on a UK tour.[3] Following a prolonged hiatus, his self-titled debut album was released in September 2025[4] to critical acclaim.[5][6][7][8][9][10]
Personal life
Ben Lester was born in Barnet and raised in Watford, where he attended Watford Grammar School for Boys.[11] He studied at The University of Southampton, graduating in 2019 with a BA Music.[11] He currently teaches music and drama at Thomas's College.[12]
Discography
Studio albums
- Ben Lester (2025)