Arno Carstens


Arno Carstens is a South African singer-songwriter and artist.

Career

Arno Carstens is a platinum selling, award-winning singer-songwriter based in Cape Town, South Africa.
During his career as the lead singer of The Springbok Nude Girls, and subsequently as a bilingual solo artist; with recordings in both English and Afrikaans; Arno has released multiple albums, spawned a string of successful singles & received numerous awards including Best Rock Album, Best Alternative Album & Song of the Year.
Arno has headlined every major South African music festival, performed at the Isle of Wight Festival, Glastonbury, V Festival, T in the Park and Hard Rock Calling. He has also toured with The Rolling Stones, U2, Bryan Ferry, Simple Minds, Ultravox, Paulo Nutini and The Police. Arno features as lead vocalist and co-writer on three tracks on the Mike + The Mechanics 2011 album The Road.

Fine art

Arno is also a celebrated fine artist who paints in oils or acrylic on canvas and draws with charcoal on paper. He has collaborated with celebrated artists, Beezy Bailey and the late Bared de Wet.

Complete Discography 1995 – Present

Springbok Nude Girls – Neanderthal 1
Springbok Nude Girls – It Became a Weapon EP
Springbok Nude Girls – be-vest@iafrica.com EP
Springbok Nude Girls – AfterLifeSatisfaction
Springbok Nude Girls – Omnisofa EP
Springbok Nude Girls – OPTI MUM EP
Springbok Nude Girls – Surpass The Powers
Springbok Nude Girls – Un-E.Z. EP
Springbok Nude Girls – Relaxor
Springbok Nude Girls – The Fat Lady Sings / Best of the Springbok Nude Girls 1995–2001
Arno Carstens – Another Universe
Springbok Nude Girls – Goddank Vir Klank 1994 – 2004
Arno Carstens – The Hello Goodbye Boys
Nude Girls – Nude Girls
Springbok Nude Girls – Peace Breaker
Springbok Nude Girls Live at London's Astoria DVD
Bhelltower – Bhelltower
Arno Carstens – Wonderful Wild
Arno Carstens – Wonderful Wild Deluxe Edition
Springbok Nude Girls – Apes with Shades
Arno Carstens – Atari Gala
Arno Carstens – Lightning Prevails
Arno Carstens – Die Aand EP
Arno Carstens – Die Aandblom 13