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On Parent Time today we talk to Joshua Turner, the American singer songwriter turned teacher turned singer songwriter…for children, about his new venture, Mr Josh. Mr Josh’s debut album ‘feelings’ is an entire album dedicated to the veritable mind field of a child’s emotional journey. From being scared to being embarrassed, Mr Josh has you covered.   The post Are you feeling it? With Mr Josh appeared first on Benny Time.

Very few artists have sustained longevity like Peter Combe. His uniquely individual sound and style has made him a pioneer in the world of children’s music, instantly becoming one of our greatest living treasures. In this interview Peter talks about his beginnings, his process and why exactly he is worth every bit of 70cents     The post Peter Combe – the 70 cent man. Speaking with an icon. appeared first on Benny Time.

If you’re into Family Folk then chances are you have meandered across the path of Angie Who. Bringing country folk to the children’s/family musical genre, Angie’s music is a soulful search into the love a mother has for her child and the new found fondness of her own mother. In this Interview, Angie discusses just what went into capturing that feel and how much money she owes her mum because of it. The post Saddle Up with Angie Who appeared first on Benny Time.

There are few children’s acts as dedicated to the art of musical enlightenment when it comes to our children than the Okee Dokee Brothers. Their unique approach in bringing honest, educated genres to our children is unparalleled and has earned them several Grammy Noninations including one win for their album Can You Canoe. On Parent Time today Benny talks with one half of the duo, Joe Mailander, about their methods, their commitment to the craft, a friendship born from a mutual love for [...] The post Trail blazing with the Okee Dokee Brothers appeared first on Benny Time.

Pevan and Sarah are one of Australia’s hardest working children acts. In this interview Benny talks to Sarah Kechayas, about their beginnings on the classroom floor, taking it to the stage, and just how many ice packs are needed to play a giant Tiger.    The post A round of applause for the Paws. Chatting with Pevan and Sarah. appeared first on Benny Time.

From DJ Robots to synths and Helmets, its fare to say, battle bird are bringing something new to the children music scene. In this interview I speak with Luke Furgeson, (The older one) about their sound, what its like to collaborate with his son Elliott, and what is Space chicken exactly The post Battle bird have landed…and they’ve brought a robot with them. appeared first on Benny Time.

From her days with the wiggles and host of Nickelodians ‘Sarvo’ through to the voice of the beloved Hootabelle, Nay Nay is no stranger to the world of children’s entertainment and performance, Finally, however, she is about to step out on her own heading up her very own show, ‘tinkertime’. With elaborate costuming, high end content and a gloss befitting of any pop release, Nay Nay, is anything but a standard children’s concept. Here she talks about just what goes [...] The post Hey Hey it’s Nay Nay appeared first on Benny Time.

  Teeny Tiny Stevies are one of Australia’s most endearing childrens act. Their Debut album, ‘Useful Songs For Little People’, is a collection of, um…Useful songs for little people? and has marked them amongst some of Australias best writers for children. In this interview they speak at length about their sound, their topics, going to the toilet, and winning best gift ever on ‘The Project’ The post From Little to Teeny Tiny – The Stevies Get bigger Every Day appeared first on Benny Time.

Gary and Carol Crees – Adventures in music 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 multicultural content for both the children and staff alike. Their insights into music and movement have made them one of early childhoods greatest assets and hear they give us a rare look into what makes them who they are, why they do what they do, [...] The post The musical world at your children’s door – Gary and Carol Crees appeared first on Benny Time.

Sam Moran is one of Australia’s most endearing and enduring children’s performers, rising up from the ashes of an apparent end to forge a new beginning with a new image, a new show, new fans and now an Aria award to boot. In Part two of our interview, Sam talks song-writing techniques, Why themes are hard, and that his drummer is not a robot. The post The Man in The Hat comes back (Chat along with Sam Part 2) appeared first on Benny Time.

Sam Moran is one of Australia’s most endearing and enduring children’s performers, rising up from the ashes of an apparent end to forge a new beginning with a new image, a new show, new fans and now an Aria award to boot. In Part 1 of this interview he talks openly about the trappings of being a singing and dance major in 80’s Wagga Wagga, why wrapping presents is the greatest song ever and  why his daughter probably will earn more [...] The post The Man in the Hat comes back (Chat along with Sam Part 1) appeared first on Benny Time.

When we think of childrens television, we think of Peppa Pig, Play School and Thomas the Tank Engine, but its hard to imagine that somewhere in the suburbs, in a darkened room with their head in their hands, is a struggling soul trying desperately to come up with new characters, dialogue and scenarios to cater for the ever demanding mind of a child. But there is and today we take time out to chat to one of them. Award winning children [...] The post From Jugglers To Rabbits, Melanie has written for them all… appeared first on Benny Time.

It is a rare few who can sustain a career in entertainment spanning almost 4 decades. It is an even rarer few that can do it in the world of children’s entertainment. Don Spencer is one such man. Here he sheds some light on his career, his accidental presidency over his very own charity, Australian Children’s Music Foundation, and why Jeremy Irons, never quite had what it took Is Don, is good   The post Meet The Don, Children Entertainments Very Own Godfather. appeared first on Benny Time.

TANYA DENNING-ORMAN Tanya Denning-Orman is station Manager for NITV, Australia’s premier Indigenous network. In this interview she talks about Jarjums, NITV’s children’s programming, its success, its future and its battles, not to mention the greatest show ever made, Move It Mob Style With first nation content from around the globe, Jarjums is a breath of fresh air in the share house of children’s content and in just two short years has created and continues to create, programming worthy of all its accolades and adoration. From instructional [...] The post First Nation celebration. Our Kids are in good hands appeared first on Benny Time.

Caspar Babypants Chris Ballew is probably better known to most as the front man for tongue in cheek rockers, Presidents of the United States of America. However, to a growing fan base of miniature adults, he is known only as Caspar Babypants, the mad capped purveyor of timeless tunes such as Stompy the Bear, Mr Rabbit Mr Rabbit and The tree stump hotel. Today on ‘Parent Time’, Chris opens up about his Caspar Babypants career, its humble beginnings to its flourishing future. From [...] The post From Presidents of the USA to king of the baby faced, chris ballew continues to rule appeared first on Benny Time.

Peter Dasent – Musician Peter Dasent may not be a name bantered around the dinner table much but guaranteed his music has caused many a conversation. As piano player on Play School, Peter was introduced to Justine Clarke… and the rest is current history. It’s a small club that holds gold and platinum records in the children’s market, but Peter, through the voice of Justine, has given our children some of their greatest music ever.