About Ben Cripps
Ben's musical journey began in the Sydney suburb of Sutherland where he discovered his passion for electric bass at the age of 14. He formed a punk/rock band with friends in high school and later played bass for 90's Sony/dancepool pop artist Lisa Maxwell and Radio Freedom after leaving school.
To further his musical education, Ben enrolled in the Jazz program at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music where he completed his Associate Diploma in Jazz Studies (Performance) under the tutelage of jazz icons Judy Bailey, Gordon Brisker, and Craig Scott. This led to his role as bassist for Australian pop act Human Nature, which took him on numerous national and international tours. During this time, Ben had the privilege of performing with Motown legends Smokey Robinson and Mary Wilson (The Supremes) during a 4-month residency in Las Vegas and Atlantic City.
Ben's impressive career also includes touring and recording with a host of legendary Australian acts such as Bachelor Girl, Kate Ceberano, Tina Arena, David Campbell, Paul Gray, iOTA, Emma Pask, Pee Wee Ferris, Paul Mac, Ross Wilson, Paulini Curuenavuli, Baby Animals, Jimmy Barnes, Jon Stevens, Richard Clapton and Ian Moss
Ben has further showcased his musical versatility by performing in the orchestra pit for Melbourne productions of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (The Musical), Jersey Boys, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He has also played at the Sydney Opera House alongside Sydney rock/theatre icon iOTA and creative director Craig Ilott in the production of B Girl.
Currently residing in Melbourne, Ben continues to tour, record, and perform live shows. He also offers bass recording sessions, music composition, and bass lessons from his home studio.