There are popular kindergarten songs in New Zealand. Musicians from New Zealand are facing new challenges with the popularity of streaming services, with overseas playlist curators competing with local artists for airplay. While each play adds only a fraction of a cent to their income, children are repeat listeners. Consequently, they pay attention to the latest releases by Kiwi artists. Lil’ Chief released one of the band’s albums, Itty Bitty Beats, in 2009. They have also released albums such as The Brunettes, Tokey Tones and Princess Chelsea.
Itty Bitty Beats
The Itty Bitty Beats are a popular children’s music duo from Christchurch, New Zealand. Their themed albums are popular throughout the world. Their first album was nominated for Best Children’s Album of the Year in 2015. They’ve won numerous awards, including one for Best Children’s Song. They’ve also collaborated with other musicians including FleaBITE and Levity Beet.
This New Zealand-based duo have released a new album titled Imaginarium, which contains songs about unicorns, koalas, and other New Zealand creatures. The album’s lyrics are easy to understand for audiences of all nationalities, making the music accessible to children everywhere. Itty Bitty Beats’ Imaginarium will be available on May 20 on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon.
Children’s music groups are often at the heart of public funding for the arts in New Zealand. For example, the “NZ On Air” programme provides government funding to artists to produce quality public media. The Itty Bitty Beats duo met at a Jazz School in Christchurch in 2002 and began recording children’s songs four years later. They’ve since collaborated with children’s author Peter Millett, who has published several rhyming picture books.
Michal Bush is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. She’s known for her catchy, silly, and meaningful songs for young listeners. She’s currently a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition and has released two full-length albums and five children’s picture books. She’s also collaborated with Andrew Knopp, and she’s working on a new album.
Itty Bitty
Itty Bitty is an award-winning children’s music duo. The group is comprised of Lucy Hiku and Jenny Payne, who have released three albums and many singles. They also have published books and are frequently nominated for NZ children’s music awards.
They also have a Christmas album, which features the vocal talents of kiwi kindie artists, including Itty Bitty Beats and Loopy Tunes Preschool Music. Their ‘Brave’ song won the Children’s Song of the Year award at the 2021 NZ Children’s Music Awards. The song is also a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. Their albums include two full-length albums and five children’s picture books.
The group has also collaborated with Peter Millett, a renowned Kiwi children’s author. Their collaboration has resulted in the release of several rhyming picture books. One of their bestselling books, ‘The Ten Little Kiwi Birds’, is now available in New Zealand’s three official languages.
The NZ Children’s Music Awards celebrate the best children’s music written for New Zealand. These awards are intended to inspire children to develop a love for music through a variety of genres and styles. They are also a platform for Kiwi artists to reach children and parents.