Australian teen cancer survivor performs with Benson Boone on Brisbane stage

Thirteen‑year‑old Kenzie Riddle, a Year 7 student from Kingscliff in northern New South Wales, was invited to appear onstage with American singer Benson Boone during his first Australian concert at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. The invitation followed a video the schoolgirl posted with friends, in which they sang Boone’s single “Beautiful Things,” which amassed more than 600,000 views on Instagram.

Boone’s concert, part of his Australian tour, concluded with an emotional finale in which Kenzie joined him onstage to perform the same song. The appearance fulfilled the birthday wish Kenzie had expressed for her 13th birthday, which she said was the only present she wanted amid her second battle with cancer.

The video that sparked the invitation was recorded with the assistance of local Tweed‑area singer‑songwriter Fergus Hogan, who was contacted by one of Kenzie’s teachers. Hogan, 19, said he was eager to help after learning about the teenager’s health challenges and believed Boone would be supportive.

Boone acknowledged the meeting, noting Kenzie’s enthusiasm and the supportive response from fans. He has not commented on the specifics of her medical condition, focusing instead on the shared performance of “Beautiful Things.” The event was documented by the family and shared with media outlets.