BEN HOWARD WINS RED STRIPE MUSIC AWARDS

Devonshire surfer and singer-songwriter Ben Howard took the music world by storm after a spell binding performance at the finals of the Red Stripe Music Awards in London last night.

Ben wowed the 1600 strong audience at Kentish Town's 'Forum' with his "cracking lyrics, pitch perfect songs and exceptional guitar skills."

Ben defeated some 200 bands from around the UK en route to the final and was awarded 3 slots at leading festivals including The Great Escape.

A spokes person from Red Stripe said "you have to admire the innovative, Ben Howard, who uses his guitar to build swirling, percussive beats around plaintive plucking and melancholic vignettes."

It is real exciting times for 21 year old Ben who got to showcase his talents before a panel of music industry experts.  His impressive live performances have helped attract the attention of record labels on both sides of the Atlantic.

Ben recently toured with Austrailian instrumentalist Xavier Rudd and is working closely with leading surf brand Quiksilver, playing at all their European events.

To check out Ben's tunes, tour dates and videos please visit www.myspace.com/benjaminjohnhoward

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* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig65hl9XAZs

Photo courtesy of Mike Searle / Carve Magazine