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for|the television series of the same name|Hi-5 (Australian TV series)Use dmy dates|date=February 2011refimprove|date=January 2011Infobox musical artist | name = Hi-5| image =| caption =| image_size =| background = group_or_band| alias =| origin = Sydney, New South Wales , Australia | instrument =| genre = Children's music , edutainment | occupation =| years_active = 1998–present| label = Sony BMG | associated_acts = Hi-5 (American kids' band)|Hi-5 USA Teen Queens | website = http://www.hi-5.com.au| current_members = Casey Burgess (2008–present) Lauren Brant (2009–present) Tim Maddren (2009–present) Stevie Nicholson (2007–present) Dayen Zheng (2012-present)| past_members = Fely Irvine (2009-2012) Sun Park (2006-2008) Nathan Foley (performer)|Nathan Foley (1998-2008) Kellie Crawford (1998–2008) Charli Delaney (1998–2008) Tim Harding (musician)|Tim Harding (1998–2007) Kathleen de Leon Jones (1998–2006) Hi-5 is an Australia n children's musical group formed in 1998 which is associated with the children's television series Hi-5 (Australian TV series)|of the same name .
Origins of the group
In 1998, television producer Helena Harris, creator of Bananas in Pyjamas , created "Hi-5" when her two children outgrew Bananas. She and co-producer Posie Graeme-Evans decided the new show would be aimed at children, would include educational trends as fun and games, and would feature music and movement that would attract children's attention.
The audition s for the hosts and the eventual members that would make up the group were held in June 1998, with the first program broadcast in January 1999. Since then, the group has won five ARIA award s for "Best Children's Album" (in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004), http://www.girl.com.au/hi5_aria_winners_2004.htm Hi-5 Make it 5 Arias, girl.com.au won three consecutive Australian Logie Award s (the Australian awards for television performance and production recognition) for "Most Outstanding Children's Preschool Program" in 2000, 2001 (tied with Round the Twist ) and 2004.
Cast members
Singers and band members
Kathleen de Leon Jones (1998–2006)
Tim Harding (musician)|Tim Harding (1998-2007)
Kellie Hoggart|Kellie Crawford (1998–2008)
Charli Delaney (1998–2008)
Nathan Foley (performer)|Nathan Foley (1998-2008)
Sun Park (2006-2008)
Stevie Nicholson (2007–present)
Casey Burgess (2008–present)
Tim Maddren (Entertainer)|Tim Maddren (2009–present)
Tim Harding (musician)|Tim Harding (1998–2007; completed 9 series/374 episodes)
Kathleen de Leon Jones (1998–2006; completed 8 series/330 episodes)
Puppets
Jup-Jup
– Voiced by Tim Harding (musician)|Tim Harding (1998–2007; series 1–9)
– Voiced by Noni McCallum (2007-present; series 10; Hi-5 Circus)
- Voiced by Natalie Duarte (2008–2010; series 11; Playtime Tour)
Chatterbox (a.k.a. Chats)
– Voiced by Charli Delaney (1998–2002; series 1–4)
– Voiced by Sophie Katinis (2003; series 5; Hi-5 Live Come on and Party Concert)
– Voiced by Erin Marshall (2005–2006; series 7–8; Live Space Magic Concert)
– Voiced by Noni McCallum (2006–2008; series 9–10; Live Action Heroes, Live Circus Stageshow)
- Voiced by Natalie Duarte (2008–present; series 11; Playtime Tour)
Former members' reasons for leaving
In order, first to last:
Kathleen de Leon Jones : left following the birth of her first child with former Savage Garden member Daniel Jones (musician)|Daniel Jones in 2007
Tim Harding (musician)|Tim Harding : left following a serious motorcycle accident in 2007 where he fractured both legs and suffered a serious spinal injury that required intensive care and reconstruction
Charli Delaney : in February 2008 she left to pursue other interests in presenting work, and acting in film and television, in order to "challenge herself".
Kellie Crawford : left to pursue other acting opportunities and to settle down for family, announced in October 2008 that her last show would be at Carols by Candlelight on 24 December 2008.
Nathan Foley (performer)|Nathan Foley : left to concentrate on solo career. Announced in November 2008 that his last show would be at Carols by Candlelight on 24 December 2008.
Sun Park : Quit as she wishes to settle down and get married and maybe have kids. She also noted that she felt she was only temporary replacement for Kathleen de Leon Jones. She announced in December 2008 that her last show would be at Carols by Candlelight on 24 December 2008, with Kellie and Nathan.
Live tours
The band tours annually and visits several countries in which they are popular. These include Australia, New Zealand , Singapore and the United Kingdom .
Tour themes
2000 ''It's A Party (series 1 and 2)
2001 Hi-5 Alive (series 3)
2002 Celebrate (series 4)
2002–2003 Hi-5 Alive (covering songs and acts from series 4)
2003–2004 Come On And Party (series 5)
2005–2006 Space Magic (series 6)
2006–2007 Live Action Hero (series 7)
2007–2008 Circus Stage Show Live (series 8 and 9)
2008 Party Street Tour (Live appearances in regional Australia only, series 8 and 9 reprised)
2008 Playtime Tour (Series 10) Australia Only . Official DVD Tour on sales.
2009 Series 11 in the Philippines
2009–2010 Hi-5 Surprise& #33; Live Tour (series 11)
2012 Hi-5 Holiday! (series 13)
2012-2013 Hi-5 Playing Cool& #33; Live Tour (series 13)
Christmas eve concert
There have been eleven special Christmas Eve concerts, in which the cast sang at Carols by Candlelight. These concerts have been held annually since 2000.
Shows
On 30 October 2009, there was a Hi-5 performance at UK shopping centre Westfield London for its first birthday party.
Discography
Hi-5 has produced a number of compact disc|CDs , at least five of which have gone Gold album|platinum in Australia. In addition, there is a range of DVD's and video s ( Region 4 , PAL colour), as well as games and puzzles.
http://colsearch.nfsa.afc.gov.au/nfsa/search/display/display.w3p;adv=yes;group=;groupequals=;holdingType=;page=0;parentid=;query=Number%3A414361;querytype=;rec=0;resCount=10 HI-5 at the National Film and Sound Archive
Hi-5 Australia DEFAULTSORT:Hi-5 (Australian Band) Category:ARIA Award winners Category:Australian children's musical groups Category:Sony BMG Category:Musical groups established in 1998 Category:1998 establishments in Australia
