Hi-5 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hi-5
Original members, 2006 (L–R: Nathan Foley, Charli Robinson, Kellie Crawford, Kathleen de Leon Jones and Tim Harding)
Genre	Children's Edu-tainment
Created by	Helena Harris Posie Graeme-Evans
Starring	Nathan Foley Kathleen de Leon Jones (to 2006) Sun Park (mid 2006+) Tim Harding(to 2007) Kellie Hoggart Charli Delaney Stevie Nicholson (mid 2007+)
Voices of	Tim Harding as Jup-Jup Noni McCallum as Chats
Theme music composer	Chris Harriott
Opening theme	"Five in the Air"
Country of origin	Australia
Original language(s)	English
No. of series	9
No. of episodes	385
Production
Executive producer(s)	Kris Noble
Producer(s)	Helena Harris
Production location(s)	TCN-9 Sydney
Running time	Variable
Release
Original network	Nine Network
Picture format	576i (SDTV)
Audio format	Stereo
Original release	1999 – Current

Hi-5 is a popular Australian TV show for children. It first aired in 1999. The show is also known as a pop music group for young kids. The original members were Nathan, Kellie, Charli, Tim, and Kathleen.

The group sings, dances, and acts. They create fun and educational content. Hi-5 is very popular with children. It is also enjoyed by many other age groups.

What is Hi-5?

Hi-5 is designed to be a very bright and happy show. It helps children learn through music and movement. The show focuses on different themes in each episode. These themes include numbers, shapes, words, and feelings.

The performers use catchy songs and simple dances. This helps kids understand new ideas. They also use puppets like Jup-Jup and Chats. These characters add to the fun and learning.

The Original Members

Before Hi-5 started, all the original members had some TV experience. They had appeared in commercials or small roles. However, Hi-5 became their biggest success. The group quickly gained fans across Australia and beyond.

The original cast brought a lot of energy to the show. They helped make Hi-5 a household name. Their performances were always full of joy and excitement.

Awards and Achievements

Hi-5 has won several important awards. These awards show how much people love the program. They have won two Logie Awards. Logie Awards are voted for by the Australian public.

The show won for "Most Outstanding Children’s Program." This award highlights its quality and popularity. Winning these awards proved Hi-5's success in children's television.

Popular Hi-5 Songs

Hi-5 is famous for its many catchy songs. These songs often teach lessons or encourage movement. They have released many albums over the years. One recent album is called Boom Boom Beat!, which has 20 tracks.

Here are some of their well-known songs:

• "Friends"
• "Rain Rain"
• "Three Wishes"
• "Celebrate"
• "Robot One"
• "Hi-5 theme song"

Images for kids

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  Stevie Nicholson, Surry Hills, November 2011.

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  Lauren Brant and Dayen Zheng, The Ivy Ballroom, Sydney, November 2012