Alice Benfer
Alice Benfer’s upbringing in a rural setting, surrounded by cattle, horses and sugarcane fostered a deep–seated connection to the land and a love for singing, which she began at 7 and has since relentlessly pursued. Alice spent her formative years performing at country music venues and talent competitions, developing confidence in her live performance and garnering numerous accolades.
She graduated from the CMAA Academy of Country Music in 2014 and is deeply devoted to music.
Based in Gympie QLD, Alice Benfer has established herself as a renowned solo artist, consistently delivering impactful performances. She has a gift for
captivating audiences at intimate venues and festivals. Alice has experienced chart success with several #1 singles on the Country Songs Top 40 Australian Airplay Chart.
Alice’s latest album, “Voices from The Bush,” sees Alice tell the songs of Australia in her traditional country style.
Adding to her impressive roster of achievements, in 2021 Alice won the “Green Brother’s Peter Blundell Memorial Country on Keppel Talent Search”.
Alice Benfer concluded 2024 on a high note, securing a World Songwriting Award for Traditional Country Song, Fall 2024 with “Saltbush Sally”. This esteemed award receives entries from the USA and over 129 countries worldwide.
The future is bright for 2025, marked by unforgettable performances at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, where Alice took home a slew of prestigious awards. Building on this momentum, Alice continues to craft new songs and deliver electrifying live shows.
The awards received are as follows:
• TSA 2025 Songwriter Salute – Radio Presenters Award
• Australian Bush Balladeers Association “Bluey Francis Memorial Award” for Musical Achievement 2025.
• Australian Bush Balladeers Association Music Excellence Award – Heritage Song Of The Year & Open Section Classic Song Of The Year 2025
•ICMA Award for Best Independent Australian Country Album 2025