Duncan Toombs

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Duncan Toombs
Birth nameDuncan Toombs
Born14 June 1977 [1]
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, film director
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2022–present
LabelsCompass Brothers
Website duncantoombs.com

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.

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Career

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

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[4]
Steel on Steel
  • Released: 13 January 2023
  • Label: Compass Brothers (106CBCD)
  • Formats: Digital, CD
30

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2015 "Spirit of the Anzacs" by Lee Kernaghan (directed by Duncan Toombs) ARIA Award for Best Video Nominated [5]

Country Music Awards of Australia

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.

YearNominee / workAwardResult (wins only)Ref.
2010"When I Was a Boy" by Greg Storer & Sara Storer (directed by Duncan Toombs)Video Clip of the YearWon [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

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