Teeny Tiny Stevies

Teeny Tiny Stevies
Teeny Tiny Stevies
Origin	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres	Children's
Years active	2015–present
Labels	ABC Kids
Members	Bethany 'Beth' Stephen; Sibylla 'Byll' Stephen
Website	www.teenytinystevies.com

Teeny Tiny Stevies are an ARIA Award-winning Australian children's music group established in 2015 by sisters Bethany 'Beth' and Sibylla 'Byll' Stephen. The Stephen sisters also perform as the indie folk band The Little Stevies.^[1]

Biography

In 2015, Beth Stephen and Byll Stephen started writing children's songs. Prompted by Byll Stephen's experience with her three-year-old child, the pair wrote a song about the challenges of toilet training before writing and recording a full-length album.^[2]

Teeny Tiny Stevies' debut album Useful Songs for Little People was offered to the public through The Little Stevies’ website and featured the songs "I Ate a Rainbow" and "Family (Love Is Love)". One of the tracks from the album, "Baby in Mum's Tummy", was a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition ^[3]

After performing at shows and festivals, the band's second album, Helpful Songs For Little People, was released in February 2018 by ABC Kids, and was nominated for the ARIA Award for Best Children's Album.^[4] The album features the singles "Boss of My Own Body" and "Boy Or Girl Colour".

In April 2020, the band shared a new song on social media, called "Stay Home", which helped explain the COVID-19 Pandemic to children.

Teeny Tiny Stevies' third studio album, Thoughtful Songs for Little People was released August 2020, featuring the singles "Had You to Teach Me", "Superpower" and "Good for Your Health". The album won the 2020 ARIA Award for Best Children's Album,^[5] and also won the Best Children's Album at the 2021 AIR Independent Music Awards.

Animated Music Videos

Teeny Tiny Stevies' music videos, animated by illustrator Simon Howe, are broadcast regularly on ABC Kids TV.^[6]

Sesame Studios produced a video for the song 'By My Side'.^[7]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title	Album details	Peak chart position
Title	Album details	AUS
Useful Songs for Little People	Released: 13 December 2015^[8] Label: Love Your Records Formats: CD, DD, streaming	—
Helpful Songs for Little People	Released: 16 February 2018^[9] Label: ABC Kids Formats: CD, DD, streaming	—
Thoughtful Songs for Little People	Released: 7 August 2020^[10] Label: ABC Kids Formats: CD, DD, streaming	33
How to Be Creative	Released: 27 May 2022 Label: ABC Kids Formats: CD, DD, streaming	—

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
Title	Details
What Rhymes with Christmas	Released: 11 November 2022 Label: ABC Kids Formats: CD, DD, streaming

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (known colloquially as the AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2021	Thoughtful Songs for Little People	Best Independent Children's Album or EP	Won	^[11]^[12]
2023	How to Be Creative	Best Independent Children's Album or EP	Won	^[13]^[14]

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2018	Helpful Songs for Little People	Best Children's Album	Nominated
2020	Thoughtful Songs for Little People		Won
2022	How to Be Creative		Nominated	^[15]

References

^ Recital Centre, Melbourne. "Teeny Tiny Stevies". Melbourne Recital Centre. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
^ Stevies, Teeny Tiny. "About Us". Teeny Tiny Stevies. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
^ Amcos, APRA. "Aussies Smash". APRA. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
^ ARIA Awards. "Nominees for Best Children's Album 2018". ARIA Official. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
^ "ARIA Awards 2020 Nominees". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 13 October 2020.
^ TV, ABC KIDS. "Teeny Tiny Stevies on ABC KIDS TV". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. ABC. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
^ Sesame Studios. "By My Side". YouTube. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
^ "Useful Songs for Little People - DD". Apple Music. 13 December 2015. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
^ "Helpful Songs for Little People - DD". Apple Music. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
^ "Thoughtful Songs for Little People - DD". Apple Music. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
^ "Details confirmed for 2021 AIR Awards as nominees announced". The Music. 2 June 2021. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
^ "2021 AIR Awards Winners". Scenstr.com.au. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
^ "Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023". Music Feeds. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
^ "King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards". Music Feeds. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
^ Lars Brandle (12 October 2022). "Rüfüs Du Sol Leads 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees (Full List)". The Music Network. Retrieved 12 October 2022.