Benny Tipene

Benny Tipene
Birth nameBenjamin Tipene
Born (1990-04-19) 19 April 1990
Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand
OriginPalmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
GenresIndie folk, pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, guitarist
InstrumentGuitar
Years active2009–present
LabelsSony Music New Zealand
Websitefacebook.com/bennytipene

Benjamin Tipene (born 1990) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and musician. He is known for his appearance on the first New Zealand series of The X Factor where he was the last contestant eliminated Competing in the Boys category, he was mentored by Ruby Frost. His debut single "Walking on Water" was released on 29 July 2013 and debuted at number two on the Official New Zealand Music Chart and was certified platinum.