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On todays episode of ‘Benny Asking People Questions’ we speak with Sarah and Manny Kechayas of Pevan and Sarah. It has been a long road for Manny and Sarah and one that has seen them chop and change direction more than several times. However within this apparent waxing and waning, there is the undeniable confidence and belief in what they do and how they want to do it. They are truly pioneers in The Australian school entertainment space and today we find [...] The post Talking tales with Pevan and Sarah appeared first on Benny Time.

Today on Benny asking People Questions I speak with David Ladon, from  Animal Farm. A Colorado based Childrens act with a deep sensibility for honesty fun and message of acceptance.  David, speaks openly about his writing relationship with Seth Adams, and how a simple idea snowballed into a decade long tenure with no signs of slowing down. The post Running Free with Animal Farm appeared first on Benny Time.

The children’s music industry is an industry that wraps itself around goodness and sharing. It is a joy to be a part of and often the caring nature can catch you off guard. However todays guest and her band seem to take this to a whole new level. Their musical persuits seem to serve no purpose other than what they can bring out in others, Or support in others. Their music and musical approach is both complex, desperately heartfelt, all wrapped [...] The post Mighty Rhythms with Itty Bitty Beats appeared first on Benny Time.

The Mik Maks are one of Australia’s hardest working kids acts. A band that against a constantly shifting industry has managed to design and redesign themselves to fit with not only their audiences changing wants but also within their clear commitment to family and the values of of togetherness. In this Interview I get to discuss their history, their struggles and wins as we dissect the career of one of Australia’s most endearing acts. The post Exploring The Mik Mak Tactics appeared first on Benny Time.

There is a strong history of Musicians who become parents and then turn their focus to children’s music. Which inevitably brings a fresh perspective to the genre. Artists who use what they know about music to entertain….. not what they know about children. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t, and sometimes it creates such a unique experience that it takes several listens as an adult to really understand and articulate its complexities . Little Wild Music is one such act. [...] The post A Little Wild in the Big Universe appeared first on Benny Time.

In this podcast I speak with Team Dream a new act out of Melbourne Australia. At first glance you would be forgiven for framing them in the same canvas of similar pop Childrens acts that have come before however if you spend some time and sink deeper into what they do you soon discover that they are anything but. Their desperately sparce take on children’s pop is kind of refreshing and leans them more toward the stylings of Yo Gabba Gabba [...] The post Introducing the Team Dream Dream Team appeared first on Benny Time.

‘Dirk Scheele Children’s Songs’ is one of Netherlands most cherished childrens entertainers. With a career spanning almost 3 decades and several languages, he is the benchmark of passionate and complete commitment to the betterment of our children’s lives. Such demand, celebration and ethic was inevitably going to move him into the world of English and I am delighted to have had the chance to be there on the crest of this emerging title wave into the English speaking children’s entertainment [...] The post Scaling the Scheele heights. I give you Dirk appeared first on Benny Time.

B minor Music is what happens when you have a passionate early childhood teacher forced to learn Ukulele. A collection of well considered, respectful programs designed to engage, stimulate and encourage growth in its children. In this interview Bree talks about her unexpected start and her ongoing love for what she does and where she sees herself headed. Sit back and celebrate the true nature of education as we chat to Bree of B-minor music. The post Being at ease with Bree appeared first on Benny Time.

The children’s scene or the children’s entertainment scene is heavy with the influx of new choice and new stars. And through this growth we as a country have been introduced to many a new talent over the recent years. However, for me,  few carry as much promise as my next guests. With a new album imminently on the way and fresh off the back of a overwhelmingly successful fringe festival show, Avocado Smash bring a collective of years of musical education [...] The post Raise a toast to Avocado Smash appeared first on Benny Time.

Some acts are made for us to think, some acts a designed to enlighten and some acts are designed to give us a warm musical hug….. then some acts are designed purely and simply to make us laugh and remind us that such joy, pleasure and community can be found and created through fun and the act of a giggle. And then some times an act steps a little beyond this and shines a spotlight on everything than could possibly [...] The post Finding Louis and Dan and the Invisible Band appeared first on Benny Time.

In the genre of Family music, the general idea is to write music for the family to enjoy. Creating spaces and themes for a wholesome connection. However my next guests, took the genre and rather going to meet it, dragged it and its families over to meet him. With an incredibly mature soundtrack and musical conviction, his content has the warmth of freshly baked bread while furiously demanding we get up and move. He is undoubetly a genre all to his [...] The post Getting in deep with a Secret Agent. I give you 23 skidoo appeared first on Benny Time.

The world is awash with kids music. All genres, all topics and all manner of motives are covered however, despite this, still few come from the floors of having to amuse, entertain and enliven childrens lives ddaily. My next guest is one such person, her classes have grown steadily in popularity and thankfully it lead to her music and her shows getting a broader look in. Her message is for children and children alone, and she is someone who believes [...] The post A Cheeky Chat With Cheeky Tunes. appeared first on Benny Time.

Debbie Doo basically makes any version of online success I may have had seem like a Luke warm instant coffee bought in a truck stop. Her online views and followers have casually left the 1000’s in its wake and have reached the millions. With a staggering flow of new content, she is a pioneer in this new frontier and one that has surely created the blueprint for all of us to follow. Her signature look, sound and image have made [...] The post Let Me Introduce….Debbie Doo appeared first on Benny Time.

To be a children’s artist, or any artist really, you need to hunt. A constant hunt for work, for exposure, and for the next payday. It is exhausting, and it IS constant, however some acts make it work, some acts respond to the hustle with a furrowed brow and rolled up sleaves, and then some….are the Kazoos. An act that has redefined the idea of longevity, hard work and the myriad of different hats one must wear. Their efforts and [...] The post Do you Kazoo? Chatting With Celia Wordsworth appeared first on Benny Time.

In this episode of Parent time, I chat with the award winning Laura, Mim and Michael Beanie as they let us in on their process, their plans and why eggs are the obvious choice. So settle in and discover the world and work of this extraordinary trio of young people as they set about making their mark on Australia’s children’s music scene. The post Feel the warmth of the Beanies. Chatting with Laura, Mim and Michael appeared first on Benny Time.

Andy Walker, the man behind the furry ears, speaks at length about his project Bunny Racket, the string of extraordinary musicians who have leant their skills and how amidst all this talent, he still feels like King Bunny. The post Makin’ a racket with King Bunny. appeared first on Benny Time.

Tiptoe Giants have landed on the scene with a deeply authentic offering for a debut. An album that speaks directly to the child, and highlights all three members diverse music and arts backgrounds. In this interview, sisters Meg and Lee and friend Vee, get the chance to speak at lengths about who they are, why they are, and why this means so much to them. Enjoy Benny The post Tiptoeing on the shoulders of Giants. I give you Meg, Lee and Vee. appeared first on Benny Time.

No Stone is left unturned when in the hands of the deftly talented Luke Escombe’s fruit and veg parody, The vegetable Plot. A world where vegetables are more than simply things found in the ground, but rather, exciting, intelligent beings, inviting and enticing us to be a part of their goodness. In this in-depth interview Luke talks openly about how he came to write such a unique tale, and the impact the project has had on his [...] The post The Plot Thickens with Luke Escombe. appeared first on Benny Time.

Today on Parent Time we join the red stripy sock club as we chat to Australian sensations, Tina and Mark Harris, aka: Buzz and Lah-lah from Lah-lah’s big live band. In this candid interview, Tina and Mark open up about the inevitable beginnings of Lah-lah, Double Bass solo’s and the impeccable miming skills of their band. The post From The Top, With The Stripy Socks – Tina and Mark Harris appeared first on Benny Time.

Today on parent time I speak with songwriter and co creator of the children’s show Kazoops, Scott Langley. In this interview, Scott opens up about the monster task of writing, recording and producing 78 songs, the advantage of writing to image and why, despite reaching out to the professionals, it was indeed him that made the best pig. The post ‘Kazoops! Jimmy Jones, its Scott Langley’ appeared first on Benny Time.