Benno Ernst expresses himself as a guitarist, singer, and bassist in numerous bands and projects. As Niño, he lives and breathes his passion, playing his own authentic music, which is presented on this website.
The full biography can be found here: bennoernst.ch/infos
ABOUT
NIÑO's music is pure, profound, virtuoso in its simplicity, emotional, and genuine. A distillation of over 1000 concerts with more than twenty ensembles. A rich treasure trove of stories and sounds, melted down and cast into forms that couldn't be more authentic.
NIÑO is a Swiss musician who celebrates the simplicity of the interplay between guitar and voice in his songs.
His live show brings together a number of elements: the charm of folk, the power of rock, the freedom of jazz – superb songwriting, driving rhythms, soaring harmonies, and striking contrasts. NIÑO lives his songs, immerses himself in them, and lets them unfold on their own.
NIÑO lives as freely and wildly as possible, is a restless idler, opportunist and realist with a weakness for utopias.
NIÑO has been performing on stage for more than 20 years and has released six albums, two EPs and several singles as a solo artist to date.
Since 2026, NIÑO has been accompanied by guitarist Valentin Jakob whenever appropriate.
Key points:
- Since 2003, over 1300 concerts played with various bands at home and abroad.
- Support act by José Gonzales, Maggie, Pierce & EJ, among others
- Release of 6 albums, 2 EPs and various singles to date as NIÑO
- Film score for "The Adventures of a Mathematician", dragonflyfilms Berlin, Warner Brothers
- Musical contribution to the SRF documentary film: “Dark Black Eye – The Poet Paul Haller”
- Multiple grants and awards from the Aargau Board of Trustees and other funding bodies
- Pro Argovia Artist with Chommerbuebe (2008), Sugar and the Josephines (2010), Nebel Leben (2022) and NIÑO (2026)