Ben Forbes

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Absolute freedom and a sorely needed break from the harsh realities of adult life!

What is your music dream?

To be heard by as many people as possible.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

My house...I need more space for my children

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

I don't really have one in particular so i won't write something edgy to seem cooler than I aint!

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Steven Wilson, Steve Vai, Incubus, Brandon Boyd, Porcupine Tree

What inspires you to make music?

Listening to music

What is the message you want to send with your music?

To inspire feeling not a particular message.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Nervous and awaiting the beer that followed finishing.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Stop the powers that be from churning out continual droves of mundane music and give people a chance for their craft not because they are wearing the right outfit.

What do you think of Drooble?

So far so good!!

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Personally, my lack of time to work.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

I don't get out much now having a young family.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Being able to play well without having a huge ego!

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

None spring to mind I'm afraid