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Reece Mastin

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Reece Mastin
Born
Reece John Phillip Mastin

(1994-11-24) November 24, 1994 (age 31)
Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2011–present
Known forWinning the third season of The X Factor Australia (2011)

Reece John Phillip Mastin (born 24 November 1994) is a singer-songwriter originally from England who established his career in Australia after winning the third season of The X Factor Australia in 2011. Following his victory, he secured a contract with Sony Music Australia. His debut single, "Good Night," quickly rose to the top of the charts in both Australia and New Zealand, marking it as Sony Music Australia's fastest-selling digital release. His first album, titled Reece Mastin, peaked at number two on the ARIA Albums Chart and achieved double platinum certification. The follow-up album, Beautiful Nightmare (2012), included successful singles such as "Shut Up & Kiss Me" and "Shout It Out," with the latter becoming his second number-one hit in Australia. Both "Good Night" and "Shout It Out" garnered ARIA No. 1 Chart Awards. In 2015, Mastin parted ways with Sony and signed with the independent label Social Family Records; his third studio album, Change Colours, entered the charts at number 12. In 2018, adopting the moniker MASTIN, he released an EP entitled Suitcase of Stories.

Early life

Reece Mastin was born in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, to parents Deb and Darren Mastin. He has three sisters, one of whom, Georgina, also auditioned for The X Factor Australia during its fifth season. At seven years old, Mastin was diagnosed with glue ear syndrome, a common cause of hearing impairment in children. He developed his singing abilities by imitating songs heard on the radio and began composing music at age twelve. Although he attended Golden Grove High School initially, he withdrew after winning The X Factor to dedicate himself fully to his music career. While he initially intended to hire a tutor to complete Year 12 studies remotely, he eventually chose to leave school entirely.

2011: The X Factor Australia and debut album

In 2011, Mastin auditioned for the third season of The X Factor Australia, performing "Come Get Some" by Rooster. Prior to participating in the show, he had already recorded an extended play. Under the mentorship of Guy Sebastian throughout the competition, Mastin emerged as the winner on 22 November 2011, earning both management representation and a recording deal with Sony Music Australia. His winner's single, "Good Night," was released digitally soon after and sold more than 30,000 copies within the first 24 hours, setting a record as Sony Music Australia's fastest-selling digital single. The track debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart and achieved five times platinum certification for sales exceeding 350,000 units. Additionally, it reached number one on New Zealand's Singles Chart and received platinum certification for sales over 15,000 copies.

Mastin's self-titled debut album was released on 9 December 2011 and included "Good Night" alongside songs performed during his time on The X Factor. The album debuted at number two on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified double platinum with shipments totaling 140,000 copies. It also claimed the top spot on New Zealand's albums chart and earned gold certification for sales above 7,500 units. To support the album's release, Mastin embarked on his inaugural headlining tour across Australia and New Zealand in December 2011.

Performances on The X Factor


2012–2017: Beautiful Nightmare, Rebel and the Reason and Change Colours

Reece Mastin’s sophomore studio album, Beautiful Nightmare, was unveiled on 19 October 2012. It entered the ARIA Albums Chart at number three, earned a gold certification for 35,000 units shipped, and climbed to number two in New Zealand. The album spawned platinum-certified top-five hits such as "Shut Up & Kiss Me" and "Shout It Out", with the latter becoming Mastin’s second chart-topping single on the ARIA charts. The third single, "Rock Star", secured a position within the top twenty and also achieved platinum status. To support the album, Mastin toured extensively across Australia and New Zealand during The Summer Nights Tour. Additionally, on 21 September 2012, he released a 40-minute documentary DVD titled Behind Closed Doors, which included interviews and early career footage; it debuted at number one on the ARIA Music DVDs Chart and was certified platinum.

On 25 October 2013, Mastin released the single "Girls (All Around the World)", which reached number 59 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Early in 2014, he embarked on his third headline Restless Tour throughout regional Victoria, followed by the Wolf in the Woods Tour in September of that year. In February 2015, Mastin parted ways with Sony Music Australia and signed with independent label Social Family Records, appointing musician Mahalia Barnes as his new manager. The lead single from his debut EP of the same title, "Rebel and the Reason", was released on 27 March 2015, with the EP itself dropping on 1 May 2015.

Mastin’s third studio effort, Change Colours, arrived on 9 October 2015, debuting at number 12 on the ARIA Albums Chart. The lead single "Even Angels Cry" was promoted via a Twitter campaign that amassed thousands of retweets. The subsequent single "Heartache Blues" was issued in April 2016. In May that year, Mastin took part in APRA/AMCOS’s SongHubs event in Los Angeles to collaborate with international songwriters.

In May 2015, Mastin appeared on ABC2's Tattoo Tales where he received a tattoo depicting his grandfather adorned with Indian war paint and a wolf headdress. Later in 2017, he joined the band Sheppard for their Australian tour.

2018: Name change, Suitcase of Stories

In February 2018, Mastin announced new music under the shortened moniker Mastin. He stated this change was intended to reshape public perception regarding the nature of his music and his identity as an artist while signaling a fresh creative direction. The single "Not the Man for You" was released on 2 March 2018, followed by the EP Suitcase of Stories, which came out on 6 April 2018.

2020–present: The River, On The Run

On 20 March 2020, Mastin reverted to using his full name for his releases with the single "The River". In August 2022, he embarked on an Australian tour commemorating the tenth anniversary of winning The X Factor in 2011. Describing the tour as a career-spanning retrospective, Mastin highlighted performances of hits from across his musical journey. He also released the single "On the Run" on 31 October 2022.

Discography

Tours

  • Australia and New Zealand Tour (2011–2012)
  • The Summer Nights Tour (2012–2013)
  • Restless Tour (2014)
  • Wolf in the Woods Tour (2014)
  • Rebel and the Reason Tour (2015)
  • Down to Earth Tour (2015–2016)
  • The Suitcase of Stories Tour (2018)
  • 10 Year Anniversary Tour (2022)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Type Award Title Outcome
2011 Poprepublic.tv IT List Awards Single of 2011 ("Good Night") Template:Nom
Album of 2011 (Reece Mastin) Template:Nom
Australian Male Artist Template:Nom
2012 ARIA No. 1 Chart Awards No. 1 Single ("Good Night") Template:Won
No. 1 Single ("Shut Up & Kiss Me") Template:Won
ARIA Music Awards Song of the Year ("Good Night") Template:Nom
Channel [V] Awards [V] Oz Artist of the Year Template:Nom
Poprepublic.tv IT List Awards Favourite Australian Male Artist Template:Nom
Favourite Album of 2012 (Beautiful Nightmare) Template:Nom
2013 2013 Kids' Choice Awards Aussie's Fave Homegrown Act Template:Nom
Channel [V] Awards [V] Oz Artist of the Year Template:Nom
Poprepublic.tv Awards Favourite Australian Male Artist Template:Nom

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