The Flower Pot Gang facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Flower Pot Gang
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| Genres | Children's |
| Years active | 1996–2000 |
| Labels | ABC for Kids |
| Members | Phillip Barton Kristy Gentz Benjamin O'Hara |
The Flower Pot Gang was an Australian music group. They made fun songs and shows for children. The group started in 1996. Its members were Phillip 'Phil' Barton, Kristy Gentz, and Benjamin 'Ben' O'Hara.
Their albums were very popular. Happy Little Flower Pots (1997) and Flower Pot Gang (1999) were even nominated for the ARIA Award for Best Children's Album. This is a big award in Australian music! The group stopped making music together in 2000.
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Meet the Band Members
The Flower Pot Gang had three main members. Each person played a special part in the group.
- Phillip Barton played the guitar and sang many songs.
- Kristy Gentz was a lead singer for the group.
- Benjamin O'Hara played the drums and also sang.
Music Albums and Videos
The Flower Pot Gang released several albums and even a video. Their music was loved by many young fans.
Studio Albums
These are the main music albums they released:
- Fun Time! (1996)
- Happy Little Flower Pots (1997)
- Spot in the Park (with Spot) (1999)
- Flower Pot Gang (1999)
Video Albums
They also released a video for their fans to enjoy:
- Under the Flower Pot Rainbow (2000)
Awards and Nominations
The Flower Pot Gang was recognized for their great music. They were nominated for important music awards in Australia.
APRA Music Awards
The APRA Music Awards celebrate songwriters and composers.
| Year | Nominated Work | Award | Result |
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| 1998 | "Bounce" (written by Phillip Barton) | Most Performed Children's Work | Nominated |
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards are Australia's biggest music awards.
| Year | Nominated Album | Award | Result |
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| 1998 | Happy Little Flower Pots | Best Children's Album | Nominated |
| 2000 | Flower Pot Gang | Nominated |
