About

Ben Throp is a seriously talented musician with deep music and luscious vocals that will stop you in your tracks. He's a singer songwriter with three albums to his name, a loyal following and a solid reputation for a great live performance.

2003 - Groundswell - Songs from the Sleepout

2006 - Mind Over Matter

2012 - Ben Throp & the Intimate Strangers - the House Warming (Live @ Hawkes Bay Opera House)

Ben's music transcends genres. His work is complex and soulful, yet has an underlying uniqueness and identity which weaves its way amongst different styles. His lyrics are meaningful, often encompassing a sense of activism with songs such as Mr Oblivious, Point the Finga, Hope for the Village Idiot, Heavy footprint and Long Time Watching You.

“Stop listening to the Suits who are distant from the Roots of Aotearoa…….” Point the Finga

“It’s not like you are even hiding…..you fatten your wallet while your bellies been widening… andwe all know whose table you’ve been dining…” Long Time Watching You

“We must replenish our energy…..before we plunder the source……hiding your head in the sand won’t help you now…Mr Oblivious “ Mr Oblivious

Other songs are directly inspired by overseas adventures such as ‘You Go, We Go”

“…travelling to foreign countries, it’s fairly safe to say….la vistas were amazing..but the people blew us away….the aroha of the Tangata Whenua….warmed our hearts, fuelled the fires !!…….  

But ultimately Ben’s songs all encompass feelings of hope, courage and love

“May your light surround you….may your love lead the way…..may your mountain guide you….through the rest of your days……” The Blessing

Whilst Ben has performed for 20 years all over NZ and abroad as a soloist, it is his recent collaborations with his band The Intimate Strangers which continue to captivate audiences of all ages. The band is made up of world class musicians from a range of backgrounds and deliver a live performance that has been recently described as… “a sonic and emotional eclipse” - Paul Jeffery

Ben is a musician who firmly believes his best is yet to come and continues to experiment and push the boundaries of his creativity …………