Reece Mastin

For the singer's self-titled album, see Reece Mastin (album).
Reece Mastin

Mastin at the 2012 ARIA No. 1 Chart Awards
Background information
Born 24 November 1994
Scunthorpe, England, United Kingdom
Genres Pop rock[1][2]
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active 2011–present
Labels Sony, Social Family Records
Website reecemastinofficial.com

Reece Mastin (born 24 November 1994) is a British-Australian singer and songwriter who won the third series of The X Factor Australia in 2011. Mastin subsequently signed with Sony Music Australia. His debut single "Good Night" reached number one in Australia and New Zealand, and became Sony Music Australia's fastest selling digital single. Mastin's self-titled debut album debuted at number two on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified double platinum. His second studio album Beautiful Nightmare (2012) included the hit singles "Shut Up & Kiss Me" and "Shout It Out", the latter became Mastin's second number-one single in Australia. "Good Night" and "Shout It Out" earned him two ARIA No. 1 Chart Awards.

Early life

Reece Mastin was born on 24 November 1994 in Scunthorpe, England to parents Debbie and Darren Mastin.[3][4][5] Mastin has three sisters,[4] including Georgina who auditioned for the fifth series of The X Factor Australia but got eliminated in the home visits round.[6] At the age of seven, he was diagnosed with glue ear syndrome, a condition that is "caused by a chronic build-up of fluid in the middle ear and is the biggest cause of hearing loss in young children".[7] At the age of 11, Mastin and his family moved to Greenwith, South Australia, citing the weather and to seek better opportunities as reasons for the move.[8][9] Mastin taught himself how to sing at a young age, by singing along to his favourite songs on the radio.[10] He began writing songs at the age of 12.[11]

Mastin attended Golden Grove High School.[8] He was inspired by his music teacher to pursue his musical interests, which included playing in several bands with friends and performing solo acoustic gigs.[9] Following his win on the third series of The X Factor Australia in 2011, Mastin withdrew from his high school and said that he would hire a mentor to help him finish Year 12.[3] However, he later dropped out of Year 12 to focus entirely on his music career.[12]

Music career

2011: The X Factor Australia and Reece Mastin

Mastin performing live in December 2011

Mastin successfully auditioned for the third series of The X Factor Australia in 2011, singing Rooster's "Come Get Some".[8] Before entering The X Factor, Mastin had already recorded an EP.[8] He eventually reached the live shows and was mentored by Guy Sebastian.[4] On 22 November 2011, Mastin was announced as the winner, and received a management contract and a recording contract with Sony Music Australia.[4] His winner's single "Good Night" was released shortly after, via digital download.[4][13] "Good Night" had sold over 30,000 units within 24-hours of its release. On 24 November 2011, the song sold an average of one copy every 2.7 seconds, becoming the fastest selling digital single by an artist signed to Sony Music Australia.[14] "Good Night" debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified five times platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for sales of 350,000 copies.[15][16] It also peaked at number one on the New Zealand Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand for sales of 15,000 copies.[17][18]

Mastin's self-titled debut album, which features "Good Night" and selected songs he performed on The X Factor, was released on 9 December 2011.[19] The album debuted at number two on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified double platinum for shipments of 140,000 copies.[20] It debuted at number one on the New Zealand Albums Chart and was certified gold for sales of 7,500 copies.[17][21] To promote the album, Mastin embarked on his first headlining Australian and New Zealand concert tour in December 2011.[22][23]

Performances on The X Factor

2012–present: Beautiful Nightmare and Rebel and the Reason

Mastin's second studio album Beautiful Nightmare was released on 19 October 2012.[25] The album debuted at number three on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified gold for shipments of 35,000 copies.[15][20] It also debuted at number two on the New Zealand Albums Chart.[15][17] Beautiful Nightmare produced the top-five platinum singles "Shut Up & Kiss Me" and "Shout It Out", the latter became Mastin's second number-one single on the ARIA Charts.[15][26] The third single "Rock Star" reached the top-twenty and was also certified platinum.[15][26] To promote the album, Mastin embarked on The Summer Nights Tour in Australia and New Zealand.[27][28] On 21 September 2012, Mastin released a 40-minute documentary on DVD titled, Behind Closed Doors, which featured interviews from his close friends and family, his X Factor mentor Guy Sebastian, as well as early footage and photos of Mastin as a child, and his music videos thus far.[29] Behind Closed Doors debuted at number one on the ARIA Music DVDs Chart and was certified platinum.[30][31]

Mastin released the single "Girls (All Around the World)" on 25 October 2013, and it only managed to peak to number 59 on the ARIA Singles Chart.[32][33] In January 2014, Mastin embarked on the Restless Tour, his third headlining concert tour, in regional Victoria.[34] In September 2014, he embarked on his fourth headlining concert tour, entitled the Wolf in the Woods Tour.[1] In February 2015, it was announced that Mastin had parted ways with Sony Music Australia and signed with independent label Social Family Records.[35] Along with a new label, fellow musician and friend Mahalia Barnes became Mastin's new manager.[36] He released "Rebel and the Reason" on 27 March 2015 as the lead single from his debut EP of the same name.[37] The EP will be released on 1 May 2015.[38]

Personal life

On 3 August 2012, Mastin announced on his official Twitter account that he was dating Canadian-born Australian actress Rhiannon Fish, who appeared as his love interest in his music video for "Shout It Out".[39] Mastin and Fish ended their relationship in February 2015.[40]

Discography

Tours

Awards and nominations

Year Type Award Result
2011 Poprepublic.tv IT List Awards[41] Single of 2011 ("Good Night") Nominated
Album of 2011 (Reece Mastin) Nominated
Australian Male Artist Nominated
2012 ARIA No. 1 Chart Awards[42] No. 1 Single ("Good Night") Won
No. 1 Single ("Shut Up & Kiss Me") Won
ARIA Music Awards[43] Song of the Year ("Good Night") Nominated
Channel [V] Awards[44] [V] Oz Artist of the Year Nominated
Poprepublic.tv IT List Awards[45] Favourite Australian Male Artist Nominated
Favourite Album of 2012 (Beautiful Nightmare) Nominated
2013 Kids' Choice Awards[46] Aussie's Fave Homegrown Act Nominated
Channel [V] Awards[47] [V] Oz Artist of the Year Nominated
Poprepublic.tv Awards[48] Favourite Australian Male Artist Nominated

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 McCabe, Kathy (28 July 2014). "X Factor winner Reece Mastin on Wolf in the Woods national tour with Michael Paynter". News.com.au (News Limited). Retrieved 25 September 2014.
  2. ↑ King, Austin (20 October 2012). "It's Nightmare for Mastin Fan". The Morning Bulletin. Questia Online Library. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tonya Turner, Alice Coster (23 November 2011). "Teen sensation Reece Mastin wins X Factor". Herald Sun (Herald and Weekly Times). Archived from the original on 30 April 2012.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 McRae, Ross (22 November 2011). "Ruffo misses out as Reece wins X Factor". The West Australian (Seven West Media Limited). Archived from the original on 30 April 2012.
  5. ↑ "X Factor star Reece Mastin is bookies' top choice to take number 1 spot in talent show". Scunthorpe Telegraph (Northcliffe Media Limited). 20 October 2011. Archived from the original on 30 April 2012.
  6. ↑ Butler, Dianne; Frawley, Jana (31 July 2013). "HomeTime: Reece Mastin's sister on X Factor after salmon rice patties". The Australian. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  7. ↑ Davies, Rebecca (1 December 2011). "'X Factor' winner Reece Mastin's mum reveals childhood hearing problem". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi Médias. Archived from the original on 30 April 2012.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 "The X-Factor Australia Performers – Reece Mastin". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Archived from the original on 17 September 2011.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Biography". Reecemastinofficial.com. Archived from the original on 7 December 2011.
  10. ↑ McRae, Ross (23 November 2011). "Reece has winning voice". The West Australian (Seven News Limited). Archived from the original on 30 April 2012.
  11. ↑ Barnett, Sophie (12 December 2011). "Interview – Reece Mastin". MTV Australia. Viacom. Archived from the original on 13 December 2011.
  12. ↑ Fallon, Naomi (18 October 2012). "Mastin masters pop". The Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 27 October 2012.
  13. ↑ "iTunes – Music – Good Night – Single by Reece Mastin". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
  14. ↑ Holton, Jess (25 November 2011). "X Factor winner has #1 in his sights". The Music Network. Peer Group Media. Archived from the original on 30 April 2012.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 Hung, Steffen. "Discography Reece Mastin". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  16. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Hung, Steffen. "Discography Reece Mastin". New Zealand Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  18. ↑ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012.
  19. ↑ "Reece Mastin – Album". Sanity. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2012 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
  21. ↑ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand. Archived from the original on 28 February 2012.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Shows". Reecemastinofficial.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2011.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Reece Mastin adds Napier show to NZ tour". 3 News. 5 March 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  24. ↑ Songs performed by Reece Mastin on The X Factor:
  25. ↑ "Review: Reece Mastin New Album 'Beautiful Nightmare' – Details Here!". Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2012 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 "Reece Mastin: The Summer Nights Tour". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012.
  28. ↑ "Beautiful Nightmare Tour To Hit New Zealand in February". Reecemastinofficial.com. 7 December 2012. Archived from the original on 26 February 2013.
  29. ↑ "Behind Closed Doors". Sanity. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
  30. ↑ "ARIA Australian Top 40 Music DVDs Chart – 1/10/2012". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
  31. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2012 DVDs". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
  32. ↑ Kingsmill, Kate (24 January 2014). "Mastin's on the move". The Canberra Times (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 28 January 2014.
  33. ↑ Ryan, Gavin (2 November 2013). "ARIA Singles: Dami Im Is Alive at Number One". Noise11. Noise Network. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 "Reece Mastin Restless Tour 2014". Reecemastinofficial.com. 18 November 2013. Archived from the original on 28 January 2014.
  35. ↑ McCabe, Kathy (20 February 2015). "Reece Mastin splits with Sony days after breaking up with girlfriend Rhiannon Fish". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  36. ↑ Cashmere, Paul (20 February 2015). "Reece Mastin Goes Indie". Noise11. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 Damian (22 March 2015). "Touring: Reece Mastin". Auspop. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
  38. ↑ "Rebel and the Reason – EP by Reece Mastin". iTunes Store (Australia). Retrieved 23 March 2015.
  39. ↑ "Reece Mastin Dating Rhiannon Fish From Home And Away". Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment. 3 August 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  40. ↑ Longhetti, Chloe-Lee (7 February 2015). "Singer Reece Mastin's sweet sorrow at the end of relationship with Rhiannon Fish". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  41. ↑ Manser, Robert (31 December 2011). "2011 IT List Awards Nominees Announced". Poprepublic.tv. AKA Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2 January 2012.
  42. ↑ McCabe, Kathy (25 July 2012). "ARIA resurrects #1 Chart Awards after two years". The Daily Telegraph (News Limited). Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  43. ↑ "Winners & Nominees Announced – 26th ARIA Awards 2012". Australian Recording Industry Association. 3 October 2012. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
  44. ↑ "Channel V Oz Artist of the Year 2012". Channel V Australia. Archived from the original on 14 October 2012.
  45. ↑ "IT List Awards 2012". Poprepublic.tv. AKA Entertainment. Archived from the original (REQUIRES REGISTRATION) on 3 January 2013.
  46. ↑ Knox, David (14 February 2013). "Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2013: Nominees". TV Tonight. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
  47. ↑ "Reece Mastin – Oz Artist 2013". Channel V Australia. Archived from the original on 6 October 2013.
  48. ↑ Manser, Robert (25 January 2014). "Poprepublic.tv Awards Nominations Announced". Poprepublic.tv. AKA Entertainment. Archived from the original on 28 January 2014.

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