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Ben Forrest

Ben Forrest

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Writer and Editor, Freelance

Bradford, Leeds, South Huron

Biography

Starting in the world of journalism at the age of fifteen with my music zine Headaches, I have years of experience in music journalism. In 2020 I began studying for a BA in journalism at the University of Leeds. I graduated in 2023 with a 2:1, plus BJTC accreditation. During my time at university, I was a regular contributor for the student newspaper, The Gryphon, and spent two years as the section editor for the music section of the paper. During this time, I also regularly contributed to local music website Noise Delays Recovery. After graduating, I started freelancing. Writing political and current affairs pieces for Private Eye as well as writing gig reviews for The Yorkshire post. In addition to this, I took up a full-time job writing business news articles for the West Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, before being hired as a staff writer at Far Out Magazine. At Far Out I have been writing high quality music articles full-time, and have proven myself to be able to deliver a high standard of work to a deadline with very quick turnarounds.

Final Covers

Film , Music , Politics

Doesn’t Cover

credit cards and pet insurance

Journalist Type

Seniority Positions

Medium Formats

Content

Total articles 2270

  • Why 'Touch Me I'm Sick' is the best guitar solo in grunge

    By Ben Forrest Verified

    Apr. 16, 2025

  • Horst Krüger Septett: Soul-jazz versus the East German state

    By Ben Forrest Verified

    Apr. 16, 2025

  • ‘Evil Plan የክፋት እቅድ’ album review: Expansive Ehtio-jazz mee ...

    By Ben Forrest Verified

    Apr. 16, 2025

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Company Info

Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

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