Few people are as passionate about children's Music as Sagan. Through their radio show 'Radio Active Kids', they have proven themselves to be one of the great champions of entertainment for children and have made it their mission to bring new and exciting family music from around the globe, into our lounge rooms. 

In todays episode we got to speak with Sagan to ask what makes them do what they do, and just how on earth do they get through the enormous amount of content they are offered weekly 

A true star of the children's music scene

BENNY TIME - Sagan Thacker

BENNY TIME - Damo Music for kids

In this episode we speak with Anthony and Lauren of Story Surprise. 

Lauren and Anthony's meteoric rise to the forefront of children's entertainment in Australia is testament to not only their extraordinary work ethic but also their ability to talk and share topics that others may often shy away from. 

Together they talk about finding their feet, finding themselves within their content, and finding themselves in lockdown.

BENNY TIME - Story Surprise

Today on Benny Asking People Questions we talk to New Zealand's Kath Bee about her extraordinary upcoming release 'Children: Our voices Intertwined'. An album produced by Doug Stenhouse

BENNY TIME - Kath Bee

Gordie MacKeeman is a folk musician in Canada and has recently turned his hand to wiring an album for children. An album, it would inadvertently appear strikes at the very heart of what it means to be surrounded by love and loved ones. 

In todays interview, Gordie talks about his love for folk. But not just the musical aspects, but rather the feelings this most humble of music generates as it gathers friends and family around its epicentre of fun and dancing.

BENNY TIME -  Gordie MacKeeman

Levity Beet is one of New Zealand's most unique children's performers. Not least for his passion for creating and playing his own instruments but also the reassurance he takes that he is doing what he is meant to be doing. 

In this interview we get the chance to talk about his early inspirations but also the journey he took to get to the place of calm and contentedness he finds himself today.

BENNNY TIME - Levity Beet

Today On 'Benny Asking People Questions' we continue on with our deeper look into the children's Music of New Zealand with our interview with Rainbow Rosalind. 

Described as the 'go to' for classical arrangement and a TV star in her own right, Roslalind's career has been the summary of a life of deep belief and constant preparation for the moments life hands her. 

Her career is inspirational and a good reminder that, for all of us,  its always just around the corner

BENNY TIME  - Rainbow Rosalind

BENNY TIME - Formidable Vegetable

Today on Benny asking People questions we chat to Nic Dalton, brain child behind the punk rock children's act The Sticker Club, out of Sydney Australia

As a member of the Lemon Heads, Nic is no stranger to the music scene and yet even with a history such as his, he still feel the Sticker Club is the best music he's ever written. 

From Punk rock to Bubble gum Pop, Nic tells all.

The Sticker Club

Today On Benny Asking People Questions we speak to the power house behind Australia's YouTube phenomenon, Bounce Patrol. 

We learn exactly what it takes to run Australia's largest YouTube Channel and just how important it is to keep a heart and love for your audience at the core of all you do. 

Shanon Jones is nothing short of extraordinary and today she gives us a small insight into her world. 

Enjoy

BENNY TIME - Bounce Patrol

BENNY TIME - Sam Moran

Whistle and Trick are new to the scene, but my goodness what a way to introduce yourself. 

Their new album is an album so rich of diversity and instinct, it's hard to believe it's their first time round. 

In todays episode we talk about their process, the journey and why, despite high admirations, never spoke to each other. 

Enjoy

BENNY TIME - Whistle And Trick

Today’s guest subtly hides her enormity behind a small ukulele. Singing gently behind wistful and wafting melodies and sharing her understanding with children in the hope that they will be able to find a more inclusive path in their lives. However, this subtleness is merely a outward facade for the person herself is a powerhouse of message, conviction, achievement, direction and a deep deep understanding of who she is and where she is headed.I give you Alexander Rose Mongano, Children’s entertainer, Celiac advocate, and Jack the Silly yak.

BENNY TIIME - Jack The Silly Yak

Mick McHugh is as about as passionate a musician can get when it comes his offering for children. 

For you see, this album, an album of traditional Irish folk songs for kids, is not an attempt to just simply share the songs and his culture, but rather an attempt to let you in on his childhood. A chance for him to take you by the hand and guide you through the sentimentality and nostalgia he feels as he expresses the beauty of childhood as experienced by him. 

It is an album free of any unnecessary sentimentality but rather filled with the sentimental feelings all our memories bring. But in this instance, he shares them with the people in our world building their own sentimental memories. 

A true treasure for the ears and desperate throwback to the lives of those on the

BENNY TIME- Mick McHugh

Today on Part 1 Benny asking people questions we speak with Aunty Sharon Mirri Bell.

Aunty Sharon talks about her life as a teacher, her work imbedding Aboriginal perspectives into he

BENNY TIME - Aunty Sharon MIrri Bell Part 1

In Part 2 of our interview with Aunty Sharon, we talk wexclusively about her song 'I am me'. 

This song commission by 'Human Rights Queensland' is an ode, nod or musical interpretation of the UN's rights of the child. A document outlining the respect, treatment and recognition all children deserve and should be strived for. 

Her song is just as, if not more, powerful than the document and a real triumph in speaking on behalf of children.

This song is a masterclass in respect so grab a cuppa and sit and sip it all in as we chat with Aunty Sharon Mirri Bell Part 2

BENNY TIME - Aunty Sharon Part 2

When we think of Children's music we often fall into the assumption of  the 2-3 minute jingle-esque music and movement variety. It conjures an image of dancing, shouting, stage shows of colour and fanfare. 

However as the world begins to expand it's understanding and celebration of the complexities of the child, we starting to realise that the musical tastes and needs of children are just as complex, if not more, than that of the average adult. 

Entre Eli. Eli first created his music for children through the Kinderling Kids Radio podcast, Bedtime explorers, where he merged his love of field recordings, Soundscapes and electronic music into a beautiful body of work to help children dream, and mo0re importantly, day dream. 

In this interview we talk the complexities of relaxation music and just how something so seemingly simple can contain the complexities and vast as the universe it encourages us to explore.

BENNY TIME -  Eli Murray

Every once and a while a genre finds itself being spun on its head. It’s a natural progression of all things, as tastes, sensibilities, understandings, and the world in general changes and grows. As it grows so too does its thirst for a voice that represents the now.

Enter todays guests. An act that really reminds us all of the power children have and the respect their content deserves. 

Known for not only there extraordinary craft, beautiful musical moments, messaging and execution, they possess an incredible work ethic and drive to create things that are simply put, beautiful for our children, 

Their music is anything but common place and their tireless pursuit in providing what they feel  is a platform our children deserve, is shown in their unprecedented popularity, respect and celebration. 

And to think it all came from the one family, the one lounge room, the result of a singular parenting style. 

So sit back and Listen to Byll and Beth of Teeny Tiny Stevies

BENNY TIME - Teeny Tiny Stevies

Todays is a bit of a treat for me as I have been watching the career of Flor Bromley from a far and have grown to deeply appreciate her approach to all she does. 

It's not just for the music and the  seemingly effortless meandering she does through genre’s and  ideas, both big and small, but really for the pride in which she does it. 

She has such a deep love for not so much her culture and upbringing but in herself which comes out ever so strongly in her work. 

Flor herself is as fascinating as her music and today we get to find out why.

BENNY TIME - Flor Bromley

We all have a message, well, we all feel we have a message. But few have a message as clear and succinct as todays guest. 

With an academic life dedicated to the respect and celebration of the earth, it is of no wonder, really  that that is exactly what the music would be about. 

But not just a celebration but also more engaging in the wonder of it all. A wonder they want to share with children. To enage the listener in the wonder of whats right in front of us. 

The music is epic in some regard as it menaders through verses of information and awareness but always keeping its musical feet planted (excuse the pun) firmly in the pot of fun and humour. It is music for us to clap along to, sing along to, and get busy with and share with our families as we take time to admire all the things the world has already given us. 

I give you Amelie Ecology

BENNY TIME - Amelie Ecology

Few people truly see the world through the eyes of a child and take us on adventure and intrigue as Andy Day.

His career in children's television is as extensive and as varied as the man himself and with a genuine love for the excitement and adventuress he has given us an insight into the world our children see. 

He is about to embark on an Australian tour and we were luckily enough chat to him all about the ins and outs of being an odd sock.

BENNY TIME - Andy And The Oddsocks

Today we discuss the value of values and the stories that share them with Van Sereno.

Van is one of our industries most prolific artists and today we talk about his 19th album Parables, an album he states, come full circle in his life. 

So sit back and let Van tell you a story.

Benny Asking People Questions - Van Sereno

Today on Benny asking People Questions we talk To Little Miss Ann and Suzi Shelton. Two dear friends and individually successful artists who have come together to form Birds of a Feather, an act with the clear intention of celebrating their friendship. 

Their debut album is nothing short of a triumphant ride and something that will be celebrated the world over. 

So grab a cup of coffee, listen to the love and the laughs of these two amazing woman as they celebrate finding each other.

Benny Asking Benny Questions - Birds of a Feather

Today we do a deep dive into the work of Yeah Nah. 

An artist who has captured the unique ability to speak on behalf of a child who is speaking on behalf of the adult. A quite complex arrangement but one that stirs emotions of nostalgia for our own upbringing and undoubtedly reminding us juts how special our time with our kids are and more importantly just how special it is to them. 

This is an artist with a genuine heart and one who is happy to wear it on the sleeve of an album. 



Benny Asking People Questions - Yeah Nah

Today my guest, is author, illustrator and animator Raymond McGrath. Raymond  is kind of talented beyond compare. You see he is known as an animator which he absolutely deserves for his animation is both exquisite, absolutely versatile and also locked in this world of making the inprobable very real. However when you observe  him through the parts he offers us, what you also find is an incredible story writer, song writer and a dreamer in the most absolute purest form of the term. 

Benny Asking People Questions - Raymond McGrath Part 1

Today my guest, is kind of talented beyond compare. You see he is known as an animator which he absolutely deserves for his animation is both exquisite, absolutely versatile and also locked in this world of making the inprobable very real. However whn you observe  him through the parts he offers us, what you also find is an incredible story writer, song writer and a dreamer in the most absolute purest form of the term. 

Benny Asking People Questions - Raymond McGrath Part 2

Todays guest is an act that really does seem to just plonk itself firmly into the world of children, as if the instruments have been left out and a bunch of kids have stumbled on them and decided to sing a few songs on whatever they are thinking about at the time. I guess this do-it-yourself honesty can only find its feet in the art of punk so it makes total sense that that is the genre they choose. 

Introducing the Punk Rocks Socks. A group of sock puppets by the names of Sheena Gerry and Vern, who as far as I can tell, pretty much live in the shoes of children keeping their feet warm. 

Today we are lucky enough to chat with Sheena, aka Jolene Young on what it takes to fill the shoes of children. 

Benny Asking People Questions - Punk Rock Socks

Todays guests, are an  act who in only two short years and two albums have established themselves, at least from the perspective of a listener, as corner stones to the new emerging scene. Building blocks to what is becoming a whole new generation of musical acts and style presented for  children and families. 

In this episode we get to hear about their process, their commitment to getting it right and their relentless work ethic. 


Benny Asking People Questions - Easy peasy

Gary and Carol Crees are the duo behind Sydney based 'Adventures in Music. Together, for almost three decades, they have immersed themselves in your child's daycare life providing rich multi-cultural content fro both children and staff alike. 
Their insights into music and movement have made them one of early childhoods greatest assets. Here they give us a rare look into what makes them who they are, why they do what they do and why Shane and Josh were actually the meanest partners in their lounge room. 

BENNY TIME - Gary And Carol Crees

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 her one of Australia's unsung greatest child entertaining exports. I give you the one and only Debbie Doo

BENNY TIME - Debbie Doo

Benny speaks with Children's performers from Australia and Around the globe about their methods, their missions and just what it takes to create content fro our children.

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