The Beanies facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Beanies
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The Beanies (from left to right: Miriam "Mim" Rizvi, Michael Yore, Laura Dawson)
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| Origin | Sydney, Australia |
| Genres | Children's |
| Years active | 2016-present |
| Labels | ABC Music |
| Members | Laura Dawson Miriam "Mim" Rizvi Michael Yore |
The Beanies are a popular Australian music group that creates fun songs and shows for kids. They started in 2016. The group has three talented performers: Laura Dawson and Miriam "Mim" Rizvi, who are from Canberra, and Michael Yore, who is from Newcastle. The Beanies are well-known for their educational podcast, which even won an Australian Podcast Award! Their music albums have also been nominated for two ARIA Music Awards, which are big awards in Australia.
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About The Beanies
The Beanies group started in Sydney in 2016. They noticed that many young children were spending a lot of time on tablets and smartphones. So, they wanted to create Australian entertainment that would encourage kids to be creative and use their imaginations, all without needing a screen.
The group writes and produces all their own songs and stories. They work with James Court, a talented composer and music producer from Sydney.
In October 2018, The Beanies put on their first musical show for children. It was called The Beanies' Eggs-traordinary Day. They performed it at the Sydney Fringe Festival, and since then, they have taken the show to many other places across NSW.
The Beanies often perform at fairs, festivals, and community events all over Australia. They have even played at famous places like City Recital Hall. Their songs and podcast episodes are enjoyed by kids around the world. The group has also appeared on TV shows like ABC's Weekend Breakfast and Channel 9's Today.
In early 2020, The Beanies joined the ABC Kids music label. They released their fourth album with them in April that year. When live shows had to stop because of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Beanies started doing online concerts. They even released a special song called Quarantunes during that time. In July 2020, their podcast also moved to the Podcast One network, which is now called LiSTNR.
The group also has a YouTube channel. There, you can watch their music videos, funny skits, and recordings of their online concerts.
Meet The Members
The Beanies group includes:
- Laura Dawson, who is also known as Laura Beanie.
- Miriam Rizvi, who goes by Mim Beanie.
- Michael Yore, who plays Michael Beanie and the character Professor Know-It-All.
These three performers also play all the different characters you hear in their podcasts. Sometimes, singer and drummer Brendan Paul performs with them as Brendan Beanie. James Court, their music producer, also joins in as the 'Music Wizard' on keyboards.
For bigger concerts, The Beanies perform with their 'Big Beanie Band'. This live band includes other musicians from Sydney. They have James Court on keyboards, Rachel North on saxophone and clarinet, Michael Napoli on guitar, Amanda Jenkins on bass, and Brendan Paul on drums.
The Beanies Podcast
The Beanies started their podcast with help from the Mamamia Podcast Network. In April 2017, they released ten 15-minute episodes. A second season came out in December 2017, with support from Kinderling Kids Radio. Since their third season in July 2018, the podcast has grown to include different types of episodes:
- Story Time: These episodes include a fun story, a short guided meditation (called a 'brain break'), an original song, and an educational part with 'Professor Know-It-All'.
- Show & Tell: In these episodes, The Beanies talk with their fans. They listen to voice messages and answer questions from kids.
- Kids News: Here, the group explains three of the week's most important news stories in a way that young listeners can understand.
- Beanies Breakthroughs: These are shorter, special episodes that focus on just one topic.
The podcast releases new episodes regularly. A 'Kids News' episode comes out every Monday. 'Story Time' and 'Show & Tell' episodes take turns coming out every other Friday.
By January 2022, The Beanies podcast had over 70 'Story Time' episodes. They have been downloaded more than 1.5 million times in over 30 different countries! The Beanies write, perform, and edit every single episode of their podcast themselves.
Awards and Nominations
The Beanies have been recognized for their amazing work in music and podcasts.
AIR Awards
The Australian Independent Record Awards (known as AIR Awards) celebrate the success of independent music artists in Australia.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Let's Go! | Best Independent Children's Album or EP | Nominated |
ARIA Awards
The ARIA Awards are Australia's biggest music awards.
| Year | Nominated works | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Imagination Station | ARIA Award for Best Children's Album | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Let's Go! | Nominated |
Australian Podcast Awards
These awards celebrate the best podcasts made in Australia.
| Year | Nominated works | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2018 | The Beanies | Best Family & Kids Podcast | Won | |
| 2019 | Nominated |
MMMA Awards
| Year | Nominated works | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Let's Go! | Album of the Year | Won |
