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.
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 early self-released recordings, Lester signed to Mayfield Records, and subsequently embarked on a UK tour. Following a prolonged hiatus, his self-titled debut album was released in September 2025 to critical acclaim.
Personal life Ben Lester was born in Barnet and raised in Watford, where he attended Watford Grammar School for Boys. He studied at The University of Southampton, graduating in 2019 with a BA Music. He currently teaches music and drama at Thomas's College.
Discography Studio albums Ben Lester (2025)
References