An early childhood educator and an ARIA nominated children’s performer under the name, Benny Time. He is driven by the desire to see all Australian children experience entertainment diversity and representation. This led to the creation of The Australian Children’s Music Awards. Now in its 3rd year the awards have expanded to include an award sponsord by the wiggles and supported through APRA,Through his podcast, ‘Benny Asking People Questions’ he has created a platform by which Australia’s children’s acts can be heard as artists, while as an educator, Benny is a recipient of the Social Justice in Early Childhood award while being a finalist in the 2019 Narragunnawali awards for excellence in reconciliation. He is a firm advocate for the autonomy, efficacy and capabilities of children and hopes to create a children’s music market that refelcts their interests and diversity. Benny holds a Bachelor in Music and Diploma in Early Childhood