Ben Hughes is a 3× World Whip Cracking Champion, multiple Australian Champion and experienced competitive whip cracker and performer.

Specialising in the Australian stockwhip, Ben combines precision, double-handed routines, accuracy and genuine showmanship. His professional whip cracking demonstrations are family-friendly and suited to event programs across Australia.

For Ben, whip cracking is more than competition or entertainment—it is a remarkable Australian skill worth preserving, practising and passing forward. The sound of the Australian stockwhip has echoed across stations, showgrounds and rural communities for generations. Its use demands control, timing and a deep understanding of the whip itself.Through championship routines, public demonstrations and live performances, Ben introduces new audiences to the history, craftsmanship and skill behind the Australian stockwhip. Every performance honours where the tradition came from while helping it remain visible, respected and alive for future generations.

Ben offers a range of entertainment options that can be adapted to suit different events, including:

• High-impact feature performances
• Single and double-handed whip cracking
• Championship-level routines and demonstrations
• Australian stockwhip skills and heritage demonstrations
• Short feature performances for corporate events, conferences and functions
• Multiple scheduled performances throughout festivals and larger events
• Custom performances to suit the event and audience