About Ben Allen

My musical journey actually started by growing up playing drums at my church in London. I then picked up the guitar a little later on in my teens. I have always enjoyed playing, listening and learning about music. Some of the artists who have inspired me the most over the years are: Snarky Puppy, Cory Wong, Ben Rector and Jacob Collier- to name a few.
Alongside this passion, worship and worship leading has been close to my heart. My desire is to explore the breadth of what worship is. Beyond music, but most certainly within as well. 

After leaving London I went to Chester uni to study Popular music performance for 3-years, majoring on the drums. During this time I did a lot of drumming in uni-bands, worship leading in various places and also started to write more songs too! 

Once I graduated I moved to Bolton to start working for a charity. I'd started working with vulnerable adults in the community, and became really passionate about getting alongside people on the fringes of society- this no doubt has and continues to inspire my songwriting. During this time however, I began to think, reflect and dream again about music...

Then, lockdown hit. Work paused, and so I started to spend more of my time pursing various creative ideas. I rediscovered a passion for music production (which I first explored in my uni days) and started writing more songs over that coming year. I'd love to see the songs that I write impact the people and communities that I am a part of, and to produce songs for other artists as well.

I am still living in Bolton- with my wife Kristen. We're followers of Jesus, we're really invested in this town, and we love the community we have here.