Ben Thatcher

Ben Thatcher is an Aria-nominated Children’s Artist known for his contributions to the realm of music tailored for young audiences. As the founder of Major Minor Music Australia, he passionately champions and supports Australian music crafted specifically for children and families. With a career spanning three decades in early childhood education, Ben has garnered recognition as an award-winning early childhood teacher. However, his journey has been marked by personal challenges, as he grapples with the realities of living with a chronic illness called PSC, which ultimately led to his withdrawal from active teaching due to ill health. Intriguingly, Ben's past also includes a unique upbringing, as documented by Cleo magazine in the 1980s, revealing his experience of growing up within a cult environment.