Hi-5 Experience

Hi-5 Experience are a Cowellan band and a Television Series before the Australian band Hi-5 started. They are under Kids for Us. They debuted in 1979 as the first co-ed group and children's music group of Cowell. It aired on Public Television Network from 1980 to present. It was produced by Kimble and Sons Organization (Series 1-3) Film Roman (Series 4-9, 16-27), Endemol Cowell (Series 8-22) and Kids Like Us Productions (Series 7-17). The show is targeted to preschool children and kindergarten children from Cowell. It was distributed by National Media Group Productions.

## History

### The Debut Era

The group was formed in June 1979, with the members Matthew King, Josephine Brooklyn, Aiko Marleen, Patrick Clarkson and Brianna Kimura. They also held a live tour during their debut. Also their television series has debuted. During the debut era, it had made a lot of albums, series and live tours. The TV series premiered on the same year, with the segments named Word Play, Puzzles and Patterns, Shapes in Space, Making Music, Body Move, Sharing Stories and Song of the Week.

### Departure of the Original Members

In 2007, Matthew left the group to purpose a solo career. He was replaced by Rerun in the later year. While in February 2006, Josephine & Breanna left the group to have their own band, in the later year, Kiara & Rosalina joined the group. In 1998, Aiko Chayton left the group because her daughter Sarah Chayton was giving birth to her son Eric Chayton, and she was replaced by Lucinda Gafane. In January 2007, the same year, the remaining original members, Patrick Clarkson had an accident while performing at Simba Lion Prince: The Musical Play. He fell of the stage and broke his wrist. So, he left the group, this caused the new member, whose is Bruce Wong to join the group. The new generation debuted on 1 September, 2005, with a 14th series to premiere.

### The New Generation Era

After the new generation debut, the group continued to tour, sing and acting. In December 2012, Amy Samantha and Rosalina Ericcson went for a ride in a car on a stormy and rainy night. The car tumbled down a steep hill and smashed into the house in the countryside, causing Amy Samantha and Rosalina Ericcson to be sent on the hospital. Later that year, on October, the band has resumed promotions, promoting as a new generation until in 2013.

### Departure of the New Generation members

It was announced in December 2012 that the members Bruce Wong, Rerun Kerterly and Leia Aykroyd are leaving, Leia Aykroyd announced that she will purpose an acting career, Rerun Kerterly announced that he will be a musical actor, while Bruce Wong announced that he will purpose a solo career. The new members, announced on the new year's eve, are Adriana Willow, Duncan Warwick, and Carter Riku. However Amy Samantha and Rosalina Ericcson continued to stay on this group until in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Ruby Delgado's replacement was Lady Magreen.

### New Members & Disbandment

It was announced on 2016 that the remaining members, Carter Riku, Duncan Warwick and Adriana Willow has left the group. Another member Hyosung has also left the group in the same year. The new members, which it will form the new generation are Kiara Takahashi, Erika Sodom, Steven Burton, Joshua Katsuta and Anni Jimenez. In 2020, Hi-5 aired its last season, until its disbandment in 2020, due of their Cowellan offices being moved to Singapore, however, Hi-5 will continue as a touring group only. In 2019, Hi-5 held its concert on Domburton, with Joe David and Bruce Wong returning as touring members, while other 3 members, Kim Watanabe, Joannie Matsuoka and Runa Shimazu are the temporary touring members.

## Television Series

The television series debuted at the same time with the group, on August 1979. It had over 29 series, along with its spin-offs, from 1979 to 2019. It contains Song of the Week, the segments (Word Play, Puzzles and Patterns, Shapes on Space, Making Music and Body Move) and Sharing Stories.

It had over 1000+ episodes as of 2020.

### Genres

Hi-5 is a Children's and Preschool television series.

### Seasons

* Season 1: June-July 1980 *(filmed on August-October 1979)*
* Season 2: June-July 1983 *(filmed on September-December 1982)*
* Season 3: June-July 1985 *(filmed on July-October 1984)*
* Season 4: June-July 1990 *(filmed on September-October 1989)*
* Season 5: June-July 1994 *(filmed on September-November 1993)*
* Season 6: June-July 1995 *(filmed on 1989 & 1993)*
* Season 7: June-July 1998 *(filmed on September 1997-February 1998)*
* Season 8: June-July 1999 *(filmed on January-April 1999)*
* Season 9: June-July 2000 *(filmed on September-November 1999)*
* Season 10: June-July 2001 *(filmed on October-December 2000)*
* Season 11: June-July 2002 *(filmed on July-September 2001)*
* Season 12: June-July 2003 *(filmed on October-December 2002)*
* Season 13: October-November 2004 *(filmed on May-August 2004)*
* Season 14: October-November 2005 *(filmed on January-April 2005)*
* Season 15: October-November 2006 *(filmed on February-May 2006)*
* Season 16: October-November 2007 *(filmed on November 2006-February 2007)*
* Season 17: October-November 2008 *(filmed on November 2007-January 2008)*
* Season 18: October-November 2009 *(filmed on July-August 2009)*
* Season 19: October-November 2010 *(filmed on June-August 2010)*
* Season 20: October-November 2011 *(filmed on April-August 2011)*
* Season 21: October-November 2012 *(filmed on May-August 2012)*
* Season 22: October-November 2013 *(filmed on February-June 2013)*
* Season 23: October-November 2014 *(filmed on May-August 2014)*
* Season 24: October-November 2015 *(filmed on April-August 2015)*
* Season 25: October-November 2016 *(filmed on May-August 2016)*
* Season 26: October-November 2017 *(filmed on April-June 2017)*
* Season 27: October-November 2018 *(filmed on January-April 2018)*
* Season 28: October-November 2019 *(filmed on January-March 2019)*
* Season 29: October-November 2020 *(filmed on June-October 2019)*

### The segments during the series (by members)

#### Word Play (with Chatterbox)

1. Breanna Kimura (Series 1-15)
2. Amy Samantha (Series 16-24)
3. Akai-Bara Gibson (Series 25)
4. Kiara Takahashi (Series 26-29)

#### Puzzles and Patterns (with Jup Jup)

1. Aiko Marleen (Series 1-9)
2. Lucinda Gafane (Series 9-21)
3. Adriana Willow (Series 22-25)
4. Erika Sodom (Series 26-29)

#### Shapes in Space

1. Matthew King (Series 1-16)
2. Rerun Kerterly (Series 16-21)
3. Carter Riku (Series 22-25)
4. Steven Gibson (Series 26-29)

#### Making Music

1. Patrick Clarkson (Series 1-14)
2. Bruce Wong (Series 15-21)
3. Duncan Warwick (Series 22-25)
4. Joshua Katsuta (Series 26-29)

#### Body Move

1. Josephine Brooklyn (Series 1-15)
2. Rosalina Ericcson (Series 15-25)
3. Anni Jimenez (Series 26-29)

## Members

### Original Members (1979–2007, 2023-)

* Aiko Marleen (born 13 June, 1935) (1979–1999, 2015, 2023-)
* Matthew King (born 1 July, 1939) (1979–2007, 2015, 2023-)
* Josephine Brooklyn (born 30 September, 1941) (1979–2006, 2015, 2023-)
* Brianna Kimura (born 8 January, 1946) (1979–2006, 2015, 2023-)
* Patrick Clarkson (born 29 April, 1957) (1979–2007, 2015, 2023-)

### Former Members (1999–2016)

* Lucinda Gafane (born 18 April, 1952) (1999–2012)
* Bruce Wong (born 13 October, 1982) (2007–2012, 2019)
* Rerun Kerterly (born 17 November, 1972) (2007–2012, 2019)
* Rosalina Ericcson (born 7 March, 1972) (2006–2016)
* Amy Samantha (born 26 June, 1976) (2006–2015)

### Former Members (2013–2016)

* Akāi-Bara Gibson (born 17 February, 1965) (2016)
* Adriana Willow (born 16 November, 1973) (2013–2016)
* David Warwick (born 5 May, 1974) (2013–2016)
* Carter Riku (born 22 April, 1974) (2013–2016)

### Current Members (2017–2019)

* Kiara Takahashi (born 1 September, 1995) (2017-2019)
* Erika Sodom (born 13 April, 1996) (2017–2019)
* Anni Jimenez (born 30 December, 1997) (2017–2019)
* Steven Gibson (born 29 April, 1998) (2017–2019)
* Joshua Katsūta (born 2 July, 1999) (2017–2019)

## Discography

### Studio Albums

* Hi-5 Experience (1980)
* It's A Party (1983)
* Santa Claus Is Coming! (1983)
* Boom Boom Beat (1985)
* It's A Hi-5 Christmas (1985)
* Celebrate! (1990)
* Jingle Jangle Jingle with Hi-5 Experience! (1993)
* Hi-5 Holiday (1994)
* Some Kind Of Wonderful (1998)
* Wish Upon a Star (1999)
* All The Best! (2000)
* WOW! (2001)
* Fun With Friends (2002)
* Hi-5 Hits! (2003)
* Planet Earth (2004)
* Spin Me 'Round (2005)
* Santa Wear Your Shorts (2006)
* Turn The Music Up! (2007)
* Sing It Loud (2008)
* Hi-5 Land (2009)
* Hi-5 Land: The Solo Collection (2009)
* Big Adventures! (2010)
* Hi-5 Party (2011)
* Listen Up! (2012)
* Just Happy to Be Me (2013)
* Colours of the Rainbow (2014)
* Yeah Everyone! (2016)
* Let's Have Fun Together! (2020)

### EPs

1. Bruce: The Solo Collection (2010)
2. Lucinda: The Solo Collection (2010)
3. Amy: The Solo Collection (2010)
4. Rosalina: The Solo Collection (2010)
5. Rerun: The Solo Collection (2010)

## Home Videos

* Move Your Body (1980)
* Summer Rainbows (1980)
* Star Dreaming (1981)
* Animal Adventures (1983)
* Music Machine (1983)
* Snow Party (1984)
* Time for Hi-5 Experience (1984)
* Playing Cool (1985)
* Five Alive (1985)
* Magical Treasures (1985)
* Hi-Energy (1990)
* Surfing Safari (1990)
* Let's Celebrate (1991)
* It's A Hi-5 Christmas (1994)
* Hi-5 Holiday (1994)
* Come On & Party (1994)
* Space Magic (1995)
* Action Heroes (1998)
* Wonderful Journeys (1998)
* Mix It Up (1998)
* Sharing Wishes (1999)
* Traveling Circus (1999)
* Hey Presto! (1999)
* Let's Get Away (1999)
* Wonderful Fairytale (2000)
* Playtime! (2000)
* Party Street (2000)
* Amazing Discoveries! (2001)
* Go Wild! (2001)
* Fun With Friends (2002)
* Imagine That (2003)
* Stop, Look, Listen (2003)
* Spin Me 'Round (2005)
* Santa Wear Your Shorts (2006)
* Let's Play! (2007)
* Feeling Fine (2007)
* Dream House (2009)
* So Many Animals (2009)
* Songs With Friends (2010)
* Big Adventures! (2010)
* Happy Holidays (2010)
* Hi-5 Rocks! (2011)
* Hi-5 Land (2011)
* Listen Up! (2012)
* Just Happy To Be Me (2013)
* Colours of the Rainbow (2014)
* Yeah Everyone! (2016)

## Live Tours

* Hi-5 Experience Live! (November 3, 1979-December 25, 1982)
* It's A Party: Live in Concert (February 14, 1983–January 30, 1985)
* Hi-5 Alive!: Live in Concert (September 21, 1985–March 7, 1989)
* Hi-5 Christmas Live (December 3, 1987–December 21, 1987)
* Celebrate! Tour (June 7, 1989–November 21, 1989) (Note: Hi-5 Experience’s 10th Anniversary)
* Come On and Party (July 4, 1994–May 27, 1995)
* Space Magic (July 12, 1995–June 29, 1996)
* Energy: Live in Concert (November 12, 1996–April 19, 1998)
* Live Action Heroes (July 5, 1998–May 19, 1999)
* Hi-5 Circus Stage Show (October 13, 1999–January 29, 2000)
* Amazing Discoveries! Tour (May 2, 2001–December 21, 2001)
* Fun With Friends Tour (January 6, 2002–March 20, 2006)
* Santa Wear Your Shorts Big Tour (June 20, 2006–August 19, 2007)
* Feeling Fine Tour (January 9, 2008–May 28, 2009)
* Songs With Friends Tour (January 5, 2010–September 21, 2012)
* The New Generation of Hi-5 Experience Tour (December 18, 2012–April 30, 2013)
* Just Happy To Be Me Tour (November 12, 2013–February 6, 2016)
* The Original Hi-5 Experience Reunion Tour (January 13, 2015-February 20, 2015)
* Yeah Everyone! Tour (November 4, 2016–February 28, 2018)
* Hi-5 Experience Live! In Cicmpillici (August 2, 2019-August 26, 2019)
* Hi-5 Experience Reunion Tour! (May 25, 2023-August 21, 2023)