Duncan Toombs is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician and video director.[1] He has won seven Golden Guitar Awards for Music Video of the Year.[2] Toombs released his debut studio album, Steel on Steel in January 2023.
Duncan Toombs | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Duncan Toombs |
| Born | 14 June 1977[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, film director |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Compass Brothers |
| Website | duncantoombs |
Career edit
In June 2022, Toombs released his debut single "Run"; recorded during a two-day stay at Rod McCormack's, The Music Cellar on the NSW Central Coast.[2] Steel on Steel was released on 13 January 2023.[3]
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [4] | ||
| Steel on Steel |
|
30 |
Awards and nominations edit
ARIA Music Awards edit
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Spirit of the Anzacs" by Lee Kernaghan (directed by Duncan Toombs) | ARIA Award for Best Video | Nominated | [5] |
Country Music Awards of Australia edit
The Country Music Awards of Australia is an annual awards night held in January during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Celebrating recording excellence in the Australian country music industry. They commenced in 1973.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "When I Was a Boy" by Greg Storer & Sara Storer (directed by Duncan Toombs) | Video Clip of the Year | Won | [6] |
| 2011 | "Calling Me Home" by Sara Storer (directed by Duncan Toombs) | Won | ||
| 2012 | "Children of the Gurindji" by Sara Storer & Kev Carmody (directed by Duncan Toombs) | Won | ||
| 2013 | "Piece of Me" by The McClymonts (directed by Duncan Toombs) | Won | ||
| 2014 | "Flying with the King" by Lee Kernaghan (directed by Duncan Toombs) | Won | ||
| 2015 | "Canoe" by Sara Storer (directed by Duncan Toombs) | Won | ||
| 2016 | "Spirit of the Anzacs" by Lee Kernaghan & Special Guests (directed by Duncan Toombs) | Won | ||
| 2024 | "Steel on Steel" by Duncan Toombs (directed by Duncan Toombs and The Filmery) | Won | [7] | |
| "1861" | Heritage Song of the Year | Won |
References edit
- ^ a b "196 Duncan Toombs". Song Writer Trysts. July 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Duncan Toombs Run". Female. June 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "Duncan Toombs Steel On Steel". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 23 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "2015 ARIA Awards Connected by Telstra Nominated Artists Revealed". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 7 October 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "GOLDEN GUITAR AWARD WINNERS". Country. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "Brad Cox, The Wolfe Brothers Win Big At The 2024 Golden Guitar Awards". Kix Country. 27 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.