Feb 22

One of my favourite bands growing up in the 90s was the #googoodolls who are playing in Melbourne next week. Here is the full version of #iris arranged for piano & cello that Bec and I performed for canapés at Carlton Gardens. @googoodollsofficial ...
Feb 22

Beautiful ceremony yesterday at the glorious Carlton Gardens for Caro & Oli’s wedding
Bec and I performing the classic Your Song as guests arriving
Ceremony
Bride walk in - If I Ain’t Got You
Signing of Papers - At Last / Your Song
Exit - This will be / You Make My Dreams Come True
Canapés (nearly 2 hours) but some highlights were:
When you say nothing at all (Ronan Keating)
Can’t take my eyes off you (Frankie Valli)
I’ve got you under my skin (Frank Sinatra)
Something Stupid (Frank Sinatra)
Unforgettable (Nat King Cole)
L.O.V.E (Nat King Cole)
Stand By Me (Ben E King)
Plus many Brooklyn Duo covers!!
Celebrant: @celebrationsbysheereen
Event Hire/Styling: @thesmallthingsco
Thanks to Steve @vibeentertainmentcompany for taking the video!
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Feb 12

Eleanora & Adam’s ceremony & canapés on the rooftop / sky deck of @luminare.southmelbourne with Port Phillip Bay in the background. The mirror reveal by @eventra was stunning!
Walk In - Time after time
Signing of papers - Love me like you do & Can’t Help Falling in love
Exit - This Will Be An Everlasting Love
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Dec 28

As 2024 nears an end I’d like to thank anyone who streamed my music this year particularly on #spotify achieving 20M streams for the first time and 2.3M unique listeners. Thanks friends, industry colleagues, family for the continued support. #grateful ...
Nov 23

Bec and I played @tanglewoodestate today for Chloe & Tom’s wedding. We had a brief moment to play ‘Your Song’ prior to the guests arriving which was the couple’s signing song. ...
Oct 27

New black #pianoshell on debut at Flemington for the Melbourne Cup Carnival in the Hill Stand / Terrace Room @flemingtonvrc @dutchgrand.
Enquiries to hire via info@bennymartin.com.au
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Oct 23

Hiring out the piano shell today @thevalleyracecourse for Racing & Fashion launch ...
Aug 29

Thanks to all the brides & grooms who took the time out to vote for me in the recent Australian Bridal Industry Association Victorian awards for 2024 achieving a rating of 95.66%. Congratulations to all artists in the Wedding Instrumentals category. Thankyou @abiaweddings for the recognition. Full list of all winners/runners up & finalists across all wedding categories link in bio. ...
Aug 24

Piano & cello @thetrust_melbourne today for Hailey & Gareth’s wedding.
Hailey walked down to Can’t Help Falling in Love & Signed sealed delivered for the exit
Florist: @anatomyofflowers
Celebrant: @lelien____
Wedding planner/stylist: @the.goodsmiths
Get in touch if you would like to hire a white baby grand portable #pianoshell. Black shell & keyboard available very very soon :)
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Aug 4

#pianoshell set up yesterday at the beautiful venue @thetrust_melbourne for Emily & Jake’s wedding.
Bridesmaids entrance music: Howie Day Collide
Bride Walk in: River Flows In You
Signing ceremony: Lana Del Ray- Young and Beautiful
Exit: Can’t Take My Eyes Off you
Celebrant: @ashleymimmacelebrant was amazing
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May 28

Soundcheck #yellow #coldplay #pianocello with Bec on #cello at the gorgeous @stonesoftheyarravalley for Alice & Vincent’s wedding today.
Thanks to wedding planner @jessiezhou_design for taking the video
Celebrant: @trevorricecelebrant
Bridesmaid entry: Love is Simple (Original artist David Tao)
Bride entry: First Love (Hikaru Utadu)
Signing papers: Growing Fond of You (Karen Mok)
Exit: I’m Yours (Jason Mraz)
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Mar 24

Piano in the forest? Yes it’s possible!. Incredible location @forestweddings yesterday for Nathan & Amy’s wedding.
Entrance: Nothing Around Us
Signing: Interstellar theme song
Exit: Delilah (Oull me out of this) by Fred Again
Thanks to the staff at Forest weddings (huge shout out to Donna!) for helping me able to get the piano shell & keyboard into the forest.
Suppliers:
Florist: @mountaindaisyflorist
Celebrant: @celebrantmaree
Photographer: @fernandstonephotography_
Videographer: @annetteanddani
#forestweddings #forestwedding
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Mar 18

Piano set up within the beautiful botanical gardens @gardenshouseag yesterday ...
Mar 9

Very hot in Melbourne today nearly 40C 😅
Fortunately inside at St Joseph’s Catholic parish church for Petrina & Daniel’s wedding
A couple of highlights with Rebecca Proietto on cello: Signing Papers (#robbiewillliams #angels and #elliegoulding #lovemelikeyoudo) finishing with Recessional song (#coldplay #yellow)
Petrina walked down the aisle to Can’t Help Falking in Love.
Apologies on audio a bit of background noise.
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Mar 4

Recently performed @tatra_receptions for Edmond & Esther’s wedding with Rebecca on cello
Photo Credit: @theberhardts
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Mar 3

Had the privilege to play for a very good friend of mine Matt & Hannah’s wedding yesterday @butlerslanevineyard. Matt was my next door neighbour from my childhood years growing up having to listen to all my practising on the piano.
Hannah walked down the aisle to @vancejoy We’re Going Home.
Thanks to @jampianoman for taking the video.
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Feb 12

Last month performed at Rebecca & Glenn’s wedding at The Ivory, Elsternwick for canapés & reception. It was a wonderful night using the grand piano at the venue for canapés and then had my white shell piano for the reception part of the evening performing with Rebecca Proietto on cello from the MSO. Humbled to receive reviews like these. ...
Dec 22

#haveyourselfamerrylittlechristmas for #pianocello out today on all streaming platforms featuring @thewongjanice on #cello. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks everyone for the support this year and hope you have a save and enjoyable festive season. ...
Dec 14

New Xmas cello & piano cover with @thewongjanice out today on all streaming platforms! Thankyou to everyone who has shared and supported our music this year. Wishing you all a wonderful festive season. ...
Dec 10

What a beautiful setting @rocklea_farm, Stonehaven today for Memory & James wedding.
Memory’s bridesmaids walked down to Can’t Help Falling in Love. Memory walked in to Goodness of God X Oceans (James Wong), Give you Blue (Signing of Papers) and JVKE Golden Hour to exit
Local Geelong Celebrant: Darryl Web
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