Stephanie Ashworth

Stephanie Ashworth is an Australian bassist, photographer, artist and columnist, known for being a member of the bands Sandpit and Something for Kate, in which she performs with her spouse, Paul Dempsey, the frontman.

Music career Early in Ashworth's career, she played in the bands Sandpit and Scared of Horses. Her most recent band is Something for Kate, a fill-in after Julian Carroll's departure. In 2000, she was offered a place in Courtney Love's band, Hole, but declined.

Writing and photography Ashworth has contributed artwork and photography to the releases of Something for Kate. Her photos of New York City were used for the 2012 album Leave Your Soul to Science.

Personal life Ashworth married her bandmate and Something for Kate frontman, Paul Dempsey, in 2006, and remains in this relationship as of 2022. Following the release of Dempsey's solo album Everything Is True, they relocated to New York City, United States, in 2010. Their son Miller was born in 2011.

Awards and nominations APRA Awards The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". 2002 "Monsters" by Something for Kate (Paul Dempsey, Stephanie Ashworth, Clint Hyndman) Song of the Year 2021 "Situation Room by Something for Kate (Paul Dempsey, Stephanie Ashworth, Clint Hyndman) Song of the Year