Benny Elder + Kial Malone at Franks Wild Years

Benny Elder spent his days in the mines and his nights with a guitar and a dream.

A mechanical engineer by trade but a storyteller by heart, 31 year old Hobart born now Brisbane based musician Benny Elder has taken a leap of faith, and has begun turning his music dreams into reality.

At 12 years old he discovered his love for music when gifted Blink 182s self titled album, however it wasnt until ten years later he would begin crafting his own songwriting; taking influence from Blink 182 as well as artists like Passenger, Bob Dylan, Chris Stapleton, John Mayer, Ed Sheeran and Luke Combs.

Benny Elder is a multi-genre storyteller ready to stand beside the popstars and carve his own story.

Kial Malone is an award winning songwriter from the Southern Tablelands of Australia (Gundungurra Country).

Since starting out on his journey as a singer/songwriter in 2024, Kial has established himself as one of Australias emerging alt-country artists, releasing two singles and securing rotation on CMT Australia, performing two headline tours and a number of festivals, and supporting the likes of Ash Grunwald and Adam Newling on their National tours.

At the 2025 Tamworth Country Music Festival, his song My Old Man won Best Song in the Fretfest songwriting competition, which has previously featured artists such as Pete Murray and Daniel Champagne.

His southern Americana and Country influences are deeply rooted in his music, and best showcased in his captivating live show, with Kial and his band engaging crowds with their eclectic country rock, high octane blues, and slow tormenting ballads.

A humble storyteller, Kial weaves deep imagery and unapologetic honesty, with his brooding vocals and gut-punching acoustic guitar, to tell a unique tale of the human experience.