The band consists of three theatre performers, Canberra-born Laura Dawson and Miriam "Mim" Rizvi, and Newcastle-born Michael Yore.

In early 2020, The Beanies were signed to the ABC Kids music label, who released their fourth album in April of that year.

[9] The group also began live-streaming concerts, due to live shows being postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and released a single called Quarantunes during that time.

[10] The group also maintains a YouTube channel, where they release music videos, comic sketches, and concert livestreams.

For larger concerts, the trio perform with the 'Big Beanie Band', consisting of a revolving group of Sydney-based session musicians.