Benny Martin is a Melbourne professional pianist with over 5 years experience within the wedding industry and has played piano for more than 30 years.
- Wedding Ceremony, Canapés & Receptions
- Corporate events
- Anniversaries (e.g. birthdays)
- Special Events
- Accompanist for singers.
Achievements
- August 2019 –Awarded #1 Best Ceremony Music artist in AUSTRALIA as part of the Australian Bridal Industry Association (ABIA) awards
- April 2019 – Awarded #1 Victorian supplier in the Australian Bridal Industry Association (ABIA) awards for Best Ceremony Music artist
- April 2018 – Awarded #1 Victorian supplier in the Australian Bridal Industry Association (ABIA) awards for Best Ceremony Music artist
- April 2017 – Awarded #2 Victorian supplier in the Australian Bridal Industry Association (ABIA) awards for Best Ceremony Music artist
- March 2017 – Awarded Top 10 supplier Australia wide in the (ABIA) National Designer Dream Awards for Best Ceremony Music artist.
- May 2016 – Awarded #1 Victorian supplier in the ABIA awards for Best Ceremony Music artist
- May 2015 – Awarded #2 Victorian supplier in the ABIA awards for Best Ceremony Music artist
Benny can be booked as:
- Piano Soloist
- Duo with Female vocalist (Paula Gentile)
- Duo with Cellist (Margarita Iourgaeva) or Violinist (Aleksandra Shamrak)
- Trio (Piano, Cello, Violin or Vocalist)
Benny can provide with no additional cost to booking
- Portable Digital Stage Piano ( Roland FP30 available in White or Black) for venues without a piano.
- PA Speakers
- Wireless Microphone
Benny has performed at many wedding reception venues including
- Stones of the Yarra Valley
- Lake House Daylesford
- Montsalvat
- The Gables Malvern
- Tatra Receptions
- Bram Leigh
- Wattle Park Chalet
- Church 364,
- Providence Gully Sandon,
- Linley Estate
- Windsor Hotel
- Quat Quatta
- RACV Club Melbourne
- Como House plus many. many more.
Other Highlights
- 2019 Released Album: Popular Piano Songs, Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions, Volume 3
- 2017 Released Album: Disney & Pixar Piano classics album
- 2014 Released Album Popular Piano Songs, Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions Volume 2 which is available in the store or on iTunes
- 2013 Released Album Popular Piano Songs, Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions Volume 1 which is available in the store or on iTunes
- 2013 CLOC Musical Theatre production of Guys and Dolls – Pianist
- Amassed over 7M streams on Spotify, 14M views on Soundcloud music page and over 1M views on Youtube page
Benny performs at
- Melbourne and surrounding areas
- Mornington Peninsula
- Yarra Valley
- Daylesford , Ballarat and Geelong
- Up to 150kms within Melbourne
- Additional areas upon request.
Benny can also provide portable baby grand piano available in white to provide that ‘wow’ factor for your event (additional cost to hire). With a wide and varied repertoire Benny can provide the perfect background to complement your event. To discuss how best he can meet your event please use the contact form for a no-obligation quotation. For Wedding bookings Benny will offer you a free pre-wedding music consultation, the music consultation will give you an opportunity to discuss what music you would like, and may provide an opportunity to hear Benny play some pieces that you may be considering.