Theres a common idea with children that in reality the musical scape or genre presented doesn’t really matter, as along as the lyrics one puts to their music is relatable and relevant. Under these circumstances, the music itself is really irrelevant. Not irrelevant in creation but rather anything is up for grabs in the ears of children. A mistake we can often fall into is thinking music for children and families must take on a particular form.

But this is changing as a new error of musicians find themselves not only challenging this notion but also simple realising it just isn’t the way it needs to be and it’s about time we treat children with the same sophistication we would treat any discerning music listener. 

Enter Diver City, an act that by all accounts, is as much at home in the festivals of adults as it is in the  halls for children and families. 

Their absolute dedication to their genre and their desire to bring it to a new audience has seen some of the most exciting music released for our children for years. 

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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.

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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.

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Today my guest is Animator, Writer and Illustrator Raymond McGrath, an artist who 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. 

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Today my guest is Animator, Writer and Illustrator Raymond McGrath, an artist who 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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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