Reece Mastin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Reece Mastin
Mastin in 2012
Background information
Born	(1994-11-24) 24 November 1994 (age 30) Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England
Origin	Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Genres	Pop rock
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active	2011–present
Associated acts	Mahalia Barnes Jimmy Barnes

Reece John Phillip Mastin (born 24 November 1994) is an English-Australian singer and songwriter. He became famous after winning the third season of The X Factor Australia in 2011. After his big win, he signed a record deal with Sony Music Australia.

His first single, "Good Night", was a huge hit. It went to number one in both Australia and New Zealand. It also became the fastest-selling digital single ever for Sony Music Australia. His first album, also called Reece Mastin, was very successful. It reached number two on the Australian charts and was certified double platinum.

His second album, Beautiful Nightmare (2012), had more hit songs. "Shut Up & Kiss Me" and "Shout It Out" were very popular. "Shout It Out" became his second number-one single in Australia. In 2018, he started releasing music under the name MASTIN.

Early Life

Reece Mastin was born in Scunthorpe, England, on November 24, 1994. His parents are Deb and Darren Mastin, and he has three sisters. When he was seven, he was diagnosed with glue ear syndrome. This condition affects hearing in young children but didn't stop his love for music.

Reece taught himself to sing by copying his favorite songs on the radio. He started writing his own songs when he was just 12 years old. After winning The X Factor, he decided to leave high school to focus on his music career.

Music Career

2011: Winning The X Factor

In 2011, Reece auditioned for the third season of The X Factor Australia. He sang "Come Get Some" by the band Rooster. He impressed the judges and made it to the live shows with his mentor, Guy Sebastian.

On November 22, 2011, Reece was crowned the winner of the show. He won a recording contract with Sony Music Australia. His winner's single, "Good Night", was released right away. The song was incredibly popular, selling over 30,000 copies in just 24 hours. It hit number one on the charts in Australia and New Zealand.

His first album, Reece Mastin, came out on December 9, 2011. It included "Good Night" and other songs he performed on the show. The album was a big success, going double platinum in Australia. To celebrate, he went on his first concert tour across Australia and New Zealand.

Performances on The X Factor

2012–2017: More Albums and a New Label

Reece's second album, Beautiful Nightmare, was released on October 19, 2012. It reached number three on the Australian charts. The album featured hit singles like "Shut Up & Kiss Me" and "Shout It Out". "Shout It Out" became his second number-one song in Australia.

In 2015, Reece left Sony Music and signed with a new label, Social Family Records. He released an EP called Rebel and the Reason and a third album, Change Colours. The album Change Colours reached number 12 on the charts.

In May 2015, Reece appeared on the TV show Tattoo Tales. He was filmed getting a tattoo to honor his grandfather. He also toured with the band Sheppard in 2017.

2018–Present: New Music and Tours

In February 2018, Reece announced he would release new music under the single name Mastin. He said he wanted to show a different side of himself as an artist. He released an EP called Suitcase of Stories in April 2018.

By 2020, he returned to using his full name, Reece Mastin, for his single "The River". In August 2022, he went on a tour to celebrate 10 years since winning The X Factor. He played his biggest hits and songs from all his albums for his fans. He also released a new single, "On the Run," in October 2022.

Discography

• Reece Mastin (2011)
• Beautiful Nightmare (2012)
• Change Colours (2015)

Tours

• Australia and New Zealand Tour (2011–12)
• The Summer Nights Tour (2012–13)
• Restless Tour (2014)
• Wolf in the Woods Tour (2014)
• Rebel and the Reason Tour (2015)
• Down to Earth Tour (2015–16)
• The Suitcase of Stories Tour (2018)
• 10 Year Anniversary Tour (2022)

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Reece Mastin para niños