| Beatenberg | |
| Landscape: | yes |
| Origin: | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Years Active: | 2008–present |
| Current Members: |
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Beatenberg is a South African band based in Cape Town, composed of Matthew Field (born 02.05.1994), Robin Brink, and Ross Dorkin.[1] The group signed with Universal Music Group label in 2012.[2] They gained national attention in 2014 from their collaboration with the artist DJ Clock with "Pluto (Remember You)", which became the number one popular song on South African radio for over 19 consecutive weeks.
Their second album The Hanging Gardens of Beatenberg (2014), generated hit singles including "Beauty Like a Tightened Bow", "Scorpionfish", and "Pluto (Remember You)". Their third album 12 Views of Beatenberg (2018), after the release of singles "Camera", "Ode to the Berg Wind" and "Aphrodite", in collaboration with the singer Tresor.
| Awards | Year | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st SAMA [3] | 2015 | Album of the Year | rowspan=7 | |
| Best Pop Album | ||||
| Duo or Group of the Year | Beatenberg | |||
| SAMPRA Award | "Pluto (Remember You)" | |||
| Best Selling Mobile Music Download | ||||
| Best Selling Ring-Back Tone | ||||
| Best Selling Full-Track Download | ||||
| Newcomer of the Year | Beatenberg | rowspan=2 | ||
| Best Collaboration | Beatenberg and DJ Clock |