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	'''Hi-5''' is an ]n children's musical group formed in 1998 which is associated with the ] ].		'''Hi-5''' is an ]n children's musical group formed in 1998 which is associated with the ] ].

			==Origins of the group==
	==History==
	In 1998, television producer Helena Harris, creator of '']'', created "Hi-5" when her two children outgrew Bananas. She and co-producer ] decided the new show would be aimed at children of all ages, would include educational trends as fun and games, and would feature music and movement that would attract children's attention.		In 1998, television producer Helena Harris, creator of '']'', created "Hi-5" when her two children outgrew Bananas. She and co-producer ] decided the new show would be aimed at children of all ages, would include educational trends as fun and games, and would feature music and movement that would attract children's attention.

	The ]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 ]s for "Best Children's Album" (in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004),<ref>, girl.com.au</ref> won three consecutive Australian ]s (the Australian awards for television performance and production recognition) for "Most Outstanding Children's Preschool Program" in 2000, 2001 (tied with ]) and 2004.		The ]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 ]s for "Best Children's Album" (in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004),<ref>, girl.com.au</ref> won three consecutive Australian ]s (the Australian awards for television performance and production recognition) for "Most Outstanding Children's Preschool Program" in 2000, 2001 (tied with ]) and 2004.

			== Band members ==
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	== Personnel ==
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	===Current members===		===Current members===
	* ] (2007–present)		* ] (2007–present)
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	===Former members===		===Former members===
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	* ] (1998–2006)
	* ] (1998–2007)
	* ] (1998-2008)
	* ] (1998–2008)
	* ] (1998–2008)
	* ] (2006-2008)		* ] (2006-2008)
	* ] (2009–2011)		* ] (2009–2011)
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	* ] (2009–2013)		* ] (2009–2013)
	* ] (2009–2014)		* ] (2009–2014)

			===Original members===
			* ] (1998–2007)
			* ] (1998–2007)
			* ] (1998-2008)
			* ] (1998–2008)
			* ] (1998–2008)

	===Puppets===		===Puppets===
	* Chats, voiced by:
	:* ] (1998–2002)
	:* ] (2002-04)
	:* Erin Marshall (2004–06)
	:* Noni McCallum (2006–08)
	:* Natalie Duarte (2008–09)
	:* Alycce Martins (2010)
	:* Brianne Turk (2011)
	:* Teigan Nash (2012)
	:* Mary Lascaris (2013-present)

			* '''Chatterbox ("Chats")'''
	* Jup-Jup, voiced by:

	:* ] (1998–2007)
			- Voiced by ] (1998–2002)
	:* Noni McCallum (2007–08)
			<br />
	:* Natalie Duarte (2008–09)
			- Voiced by ] (2002-2004)
	:* Alycce Martins (2010)
			<br />
	:* Brianne Turk (2011)
			- Voiced by Erin Marshall (2004–2006)
	:* Teigan Nash (2012)
			<br />
	:* Ainsley Melham (2013-present)
			- Voiced by Noni McCallum (2006–2008)
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			- Voiced by Natalie Duarte (2008–2009)
			<br/>
			- Voiced by Alycce Martins (2010)
			<br/>
			- Voiced by Brianne Turk (2011)
			<br/>
			- Voiced by Teigan Nash (2012)
			<br/>
			- Voiced by Mary Lascaris (2013)

			* '''Jup-Jup'''

			- Voiced by ] (1998–2007)
			<br />
			- Voiced by Noni McCallum (2007–2008)
			<br/>
			- Voiced by Natalie Duarte (2008–2009)
			<br/>
			- Voiced by Alycce Martins (2010)
			<br/>
			- Voiced by Brianne Turk (2011)
			<br/>
			- Voiced by Teigan Nash (2012)
			<br/>
			- Voiced by Ainsley Melham (2013)

			===Original and former members' reasons for leaving===
			In order, first to last:
			* ]: Left following the birth of her first child with former ] member ] in 2006, and permanent leaving in July 2007 to focus on raising her child.
			* ]: 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.
			* ]: In February 2008 she left to pursue other interests in presenting work, and acting in film and television, in order to "challenge herself".
			* ]: Left to explore other career opportunities and to settle down and start a family. Announced in October 2008 that her last show would be at ] on 24 December 2008 with Nathan and Sun.
			* ]: Left to concentrate on solo music career. Announced in November 2008 that his last show would be at Carols by Candlelight on 24 December 2008 with Kellie and Sun
			* ]: Left prior to her marriage to Nathan Pezzimenti as she did not wish to be constantly leaving her husband to tour with Hi-5. Announced in December 2008 that her final performance would be at Carols by Candlelight with Kellie and Nathan.
			* ]: Left to pursue other acting opportunities. Her final performance was at the 2011 Carols by Candlelight.
			* ]: Left after getting a role in The Addams Family Broadway Musical. His final performance was in Cebu City, Philippines, on 19 January 2013.
			* ]: Left to pursue a solo music career. Her final performance was in Cebu City, Philippines, on 19 January 2013.
			* ]: Left the band to pursue other acting opportunities. Announced a business venture, Loliboli, on YouTube on 12 June 2014.

			===Replacement of cast===

			* ] was replaced by ] in 2008, who was then replaced by Mary Lascaris in 2013.
			* ] was replaced by ] in 2007.
			* ] was replaced by ] in 2009, who was then replaced by Tanika Anderson in 2014.
			* ] was replaced by ] in 2009, who was then replaced by Ainsley Melham in 2013.
			* ] was replaced by ] in 2006, who was then replaced by Fely Irvine in 2009, and then by Dayen Zheng in 2012.

	==Live tours==		==Live tours==
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	===Christmas eve concert===		===Christmas eve concert===
	~~Hi-5~~ have ~~performed~~ at the ] ~~shows~~ on ~~Christmas~~ ~~Eve~~ from 2000 to 2012.		There have been thirteen special Christmas Eve performances, in which the cast sang at Carols by Candlelight. These performances were held annually from 2000 to 2012.

	===Shows===		===Shows===

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For the television series of the same name, see Hi-5 (Australian TV series) and Hi-5 House.

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Hi-5

Background information
Origin	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres	Children's music, edutainment
Years active	1998–present
Labels	Sony BMG

Members	Stevie Nicholson Dayen Zheng Ainsley Melham Mary Lascaris Tanika Anderson

Past members	Kathleen de Leon Jones Tim Harding Charli Robinson Kellie Crawford Nathan Foley Sun Park Fely Irvine Casey Burgess Tim Maddren Lauren Brant

Website	http://www.hi-5world.com

Hi-5 is an Australian children's musical group formed in 1998 which is associated with the children's television 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 of all ages, would include educational trends as fun and games, and would feature music and movement that would attract children's attention.

The auditions 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 awards for "Best Children's Album" (in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004), won three consecutive Australian Logie Awards (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.

Band members

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Current members

Stevie Nicholson (2007–present)
Dayen Zheng (2012–present)
Mary Lascaris (2013–present)
Ainsley Melham (2013–present)
Tanika Anderson (2014–present)

Former members

Sun Park (2006-2008)
Fely Irvine (2009–2011)
Casey Burgess (2008–2013)
Tim Maddren (2009–2013)
Lauren Brant (2009–2014)

Original members

Kathleen de Leon Jones (1998–2007)
Tim Harding (1998–2007)
Charli Robinson (1998-2008)
Kellie Crawford (1998–2008)
Nathan Foley (1998–2008)

Puppets

Chatterbox ("Chats")

- Voiced by Charli Robinson (1998–2002)
- Voiced by Sophie Katinis (2002-2004)
- Voiced by Erin Marshall (2004–2006)
- Voiced by Noni McCallum (2006–2008)
- Voiced by Natalie Duarte (2008–2009)
- Voiced by Alycce Martins (2010)
- Voiced by Brianne Turk (2011)
- Voiced by Teigan Nash (2012)
- Voiced by Mary Lascaris (2013)

Jup-Jup

- Voiced by Tim Harding (1998–2007)
- Voiced by Noni McCallum (2007–2008)
- Voiced by Natalie Duarte (2008–2009)
- Voiced by Alycce Martins (2010)
- Voiced by Brianne Turk (2011)
- Voiced by Teigan Nash (2012)
- Voiced by Ainsley Melham (2013)

Original and 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 in 2006, and permanent leaving in July 2007 to focus on raising her child.
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 Robinson: 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 explore other career opportunities and to settle down and start a family. Announced in October 2008 that her last show would be at Carols by Candlelight on 24 December 2008 with Nathan and Sun.
Nathan Foley: Left to concentrate on solo music career. Announced in November 2008 that his last show would be at Carols by Candlelight on 24 December 2008 with Kellie and Sun
Sun Park: Left prior to her marriage to Nathan Pezzimenti as she did not wish to be constantly leaving her husband to tour with Hi-5. Announced in December 2008 that her final performance would be at Carols by Candlelight with Kellie and Nathan.
Fely Irvine: Left to pursue other acting opportunities. Her final performance was at the 2011 Carols by Candlelight.
Tim Maddren: Left after getting a role in The Addams Family Broadway Musical. His final performance was in Cebu City, Philippines, on 19 January 2013.
Casey Burgess: Left to pursue a solo music career. Her final performance was in Cebu City, Philippines, on 19 January 2013.
Lauren Brant: Left the band to pursue other acting opportunities. Announced a business venture, Loliboli, on YouTube on 12 June 2014.

Replacement of cast

Charli Robinson was replaced by Casey Burgess in 2008, who was then replaced by Mary Lascaris in 2013.
Tim Harding was replaced by Stevie Nicholson in 2007.
Kellie Crawford was replaced by Lauren Brant in 2009, who was then replaced by Tanika Anderson in 2014.
Nathan Foley was replaced by Tim Maddren in 2009, who was then replaced by Ainsley Melham in 2013.
Kathleen de Leon Jones was replaced by Sun Park in 2006, who was then replaced by Fely Irvine in 2009, and then by Dayen Zheng in 2012.

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 (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 (Regional Australia only, Series 8 and 9 reprised)
2008 Playtime Tour (Series 10)
2009–2010 Hi-5 Surprise! (Series 11)
2011 Turn The Music Up (series 12)
2012–2013 Hi-5 Holiday! (series 13)
2013–2014 Hi-5 House Party Tour (House era, Series 1)
2014-2015 Hi-5 House Hits Tour (House era, Series 2)

Christmas eve concert

There have been thirteen special Christmas Eve performances, in which the cast sang at Carols by Candlelight. These performances were held annually from 2000 to 2012.

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 CDs, at least five of which have gone platinum in Australia. In addition, there is a range of DVD's and videos (Region 4, PAL colour), as well as games and puzzles.

Jump and Jive with Hi-5 (1999) – #33 Australia
It's A Party (2000) – #4 Australia
Boom Boom Beat (2001) – #3 Australia
It's a Hi-5 Christmas (2001)
Hi-5 Holiday (2003)
Hi-5 Hits (and Gift Pack) (2003) – #26 Australia
Hi-5 Christmas Gift Pack (2003)
Hi-5 Holiday Limited Edition (Limited edition – 2004)
Hi-5 Space Magic (2004)
Jingle Jangle Jingle With Hi-5 (2004)
Making Music (2005)
Hi-5 Christmas Gift Pack (Limited Edition 2005)
Wish Upon A Star (2006) – #57 Australia
WOW! (2007) – #30 – Australia
Planet Earth (2008) – #25 – Australia
All The Best (2008)
Spin Me Round (2009)
Turn the Music Up! (2010)
Sing it Loud! (2011)
Hi-5 Hot Hits (2014)

References

Hi-5 Make it 5 Arias, girl.com.au

External links

Hi-5

Members

Original	Kellie Crawford Kathleen de Leon Jones Nathan Foley Tim Harding Charli Robinson
Former	Sun Park Stevie Nicholson Casey Burgess Lauren Brant Fely Irvine Tim Maddren Ainsley Melham Tanika Anderson

Television series

Original	Episodes Series 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Home video
Hi-5 House	Episodes
Revival	Episodes Series 1

International versions

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