Children Song of Year: Little Blue by Levity Beet

Friday 17 July, 2009
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APRA Children’s Song of the Year – ‘Little Blue’ by Levity Beet

A catchy ditty about the world’s smallest penguin ‘Little Blue’ by Kapiti Coast based Levity Beet was recognised as the 2009 APRA Children’s Song of the Year, tonight (Friday July 17) in Christchurch.

Levity Beet (aka APRA Member Nicholas Hollis) is a travelling storyteller and musician who has produced two albums 'Little Blue and the Living Treasure Band' 13 tracks about NZ native animals and one vegetable; and an album of action songs, music games and fun tunes for younger children called 'How Much Is That Piranha In Your Gumboot'. (Both available via www.amplifier.co.nz)

Children’s music champion and APRA Board Member, Arthur Baysting says: “Levity’s ‘Little Blue’ turns the worthy genre of environmental songs upside down with a crazy, catchy number that kids will find irresistible. His Little Blue Penguin is heading for musical stardom.”

Presented at the same event, the What Now Children’s Video of the Year award went to ‘Buttons’ by new outfit 123 Tree. Voted for by the viewers of What Now, ‘Buttons’ was a clear favourite – written by Sheree Swords & Bryan Bell (ex. Dead Flowers) and video created by Alex Kuzelicki. 123 Tree is a new children’s show starring a magic tree and the toys he brings to life; including an accident prone robot called Buttons. www.123-tree.com

The other finalists for both awards were Geoff Duncan & Emma Sutherland for ‘Be The Star You Are’ performed by the Dancestars and Jamie Burgess for ‘Lets Go’ performed by ThePlops with video created by Tree Top Productions.

ENDS

About APRA: The Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) collects and distributes licence fees for the public performance and communication (including broadcast) of its members’ musical works. Public performances of music include music used in pubs, clubs, fitness centres, shops, cinemas, festivals, whether performed live, on CDs or played on the radio or television. Communication of music covers music used for music on hold, music accessed over the internet or used by television or radio broadcasters. www.apra.co.nz

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