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* Helena Harris
* [[Posie Graeme-Evans]]
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| endtheme             = "Hi-5 Theme" (Reprise)
| composer             = Chris Harriott
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| language             = English
| num_series           = 14
| num_episodes         = 595
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((collapsible list|title=((nobold|Various))|bullets=on|[[Kris Noble]] (1999–2002)|Helena Harris (2003–2008)|Noel Price (2009–2011)|Julie Greene (2017)))
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| runtime              = 30 minutes
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* Kids Like Us (1999–2008)
* [[Endemol Australia|Southern Star]] (1999-2001, 2008–2011)
* [[Nine Films and Television]]
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| network              = [[Nine Network]]
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| related              = ''[[Hi-5 House]]'' 
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'''''Hi-5''''' is an Australian [[sitcom television series]], originally produced by Kids Like Us and later [[Endemol Australia|Southern Star]] for the [[Nine Network]], created by Helena Harris and [[Posie Graeme-Evans]]. The program is known for its educational content, and for the cast of the program, who became a recognised musical group for children outside of the series, known collectively as [[Hi-5 (Australian group)|Hi-5]]. It has generated discussion about what is considered appropriate television for children. The series premiered on 12 April 1999 on the Nine Network. 

The series is designed for a pre-school audience, featuring five performers who educate and entertain through play, movement and music, which is an integral part of the series. The segments of the show are based on an educational model. The original cast was composed of [[Kellie Crawford]], [[Kathleen de Leon Jones]], [[Nathan Foley (singer)|Nathan Foley]], [[Tim Harding (musician)|Tim Harding]] and [[Charli Robinson]]. By the end of 2008, this line-up had been completely phased out and replaced with a new group of performers. ''Hi-5'' received three [[Logie Awards|Logie Television Awards]] for [[Logie Award for Most Outstanding Children's Program|Most Outstanding Children's Program]].

Harris and Graeme-Evans ended their involvement with the series in 2008 when the program was sold to Southern Star and the Nine Network. The final episode of ''Hi-5'' aired on 16 December 2011 as a result of the Nine Network selling the property in 2012. A spin-off series, ''[[Hi-5 House]]'', aired on [[Nick Jr. (Australia)|Nick Jr.]] from 2013 to 2016, produced with no involvement from Nine. The network renewed its partnership with the brand in October 2016 and produced a revived series with a new cast, which aired on [[9Go!]] in 2017.

==Format==
''Hi-5'' is a variety-style series for preschoolers which features music as an integral part of its premise. Aimed at children aged between two and eight, the series incorporates educational trends with a pop music appeal, using song and movement to capture the attention of children.<ref name="bbc.co.uk"/> The series employs central themes of exploration and discovery, providing children with an opportunity for a "sensitive exploration of their world".<ref name="returntonine"/> ''Hi-5'' encourages children to "take a joyous and active part in life", with active participation encouraged.<ref name="series10"/><ref name="returntonine"/> The program features five presenters who are collectively known as Hi-5, and perform songs as a group as well as presenting individual segments. All segments are integrated with music as a tool to highlight the key concepts of each episode.<ref name="craze"/>

The ''Shapes in Space'' segment focuses on visual and spatial awareness, with the presenter exploring shapes, colour and everyday materials such as boxes and playdough.<ref name="abouthi5">((cite web|date=2001|title=About Hi-5|url=http://ninemsn.com.au/kids/hi5/abouthf.asp|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010413163931/http://ninemsn.com.au/kids/hi5/abouthf.asp|archive-date=13 April 2001|access-date=22 April 2020|work=[[NineMSN]]|publisher=Nine Entertainment))</ref> [[Musicality]] is explored through ''Making Music'', with an emphasis on pitch, rhythm, beat, melody, and using a variety of real and pretend instruments.<ref name="circus"/> The presenter of ''Body Move'' encourages children to participate in movement and dance, developing physical coordination and motor development.<ref name="abouthi5"/> Linguistics and aural skills are at the centre of the ''Word Play'' segment, featuring a puppet named Chatterbox who assists in the exploration of language through stories and rhymes.<ref name="circus"/> ''Puzzles and Patterns'' has a focus on logical thinking and mathematics, with a puppet named Jup Jup used as a tool for the presenter to complete puzzles or solve problems.<ref name="circus">((cite web | url = http://www.girl.com.au/hi-5-travelling-circus-dvd.htm| title = ''Hi-5'' Travelling Circus DVD| work = Girl.com.au | date = 2007 | access-date = 14 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201226014744/https://www.girl.com.au/hi-5-travelling-circus-dvd.htm|url-status=live|archive-date=26 December 2020))</ref>

The final segment in which the cast comes together is entitled ''Sharing Stories'', where a story is told that explores interpersonal relationships and emotions.<ref name="abouthi5"/> The episodes are bookended with a ''Song of the Week''; a pop-style feature song which corresponds with the weekly theme and sets an educational topic for the week's episodes.<ref name="series10"/>

The 2017 revived series featured new puppet characters, the Jupsters, who were introduced as the family of previously established character Jup Jup.<ref name="series17"/> The revival also retained a segment introduced in ''[[Hi-5 House]]'', entitled ''The Chatterbox''. This segment focuses on the discovery of language through simple words and phrases, and features the puppet Chatterbox, who teaches a toy robot named Tinka (Ellen Wright-Folan) how to speak.<ref name="onscreenasia1">((cite news|url=http://www.onscreenasia.com/article/tv-asia-plus-web-exclusive-interview-with-julie-greene-executive-producer-of-hi-5/12500 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160311233805/http://onscreenasia.com/article/tv-asia-plus-web-exclusive-interview-with-julie-greene-executive-producer-of-hi-5/12500|last=Mirrah Amit|first=Nur|date= 18 June 2013 |title=Interview with Julie Greene, Executive Producer of Hi-5 |newspaper=On Screen Asia |publisher= Contineo Media |access-date= 25 February 2016 |archive-date = 11 March 2016))</ref>

==Production==
===Conception===
[[File:Hi-5 performing Jan 06 in Wellington NZ.jpg|thumb|left|Original cast, 2006 L–R: [[Nathan Foley (singer)|Nathan Foley]], [[Charli Robinson]], [[Kellie Crawford]], [[Kathleen de Leon Jones]] and [[Tim Harding (musician)|Tim Harding]].|alt=A distant stage shot of five performers, all are in bright clothes and have their right hand raised in the air. All have headset microphones, most are facing to their right and dancing. Behind them are movable sections, each is brightly coloured.]]
''Hi-5'' was created in 1998 by television producer Helena Harris, who had worked on ''[[Bananas in Pyjamas]]''. She and co-producer [[Posie Graeme-Evans]] (''[[The Miraculous Mellops (TV series)|The Miraculous Mellops]]'', ''[[Mirror, Mirror (TV series)|Mirror, Mirror]]'')<ref name="Mirac">((cite web | url = http://www.australiantelevision.net/miraculousmellops.html | title = ''The Miraculous Mellops'' | last = Zuk | first = Tony | publisher = Australian Television Information Archive | date = 10 May 2006 | access-date = 27 February 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201226015411/http://www.australiantelevision.net/miraculousmellops.html |archive-date=26 December 2020 ))</ref><ref name="Mirro">((cite web | url = http://www.australiantelevision.net/mirrormirror/index.html | title = ''Mirror, Mirror'' | last = Zuk | first = Tony | publisher = Australian Television Information Archive | date = 25 March 1999 | access-date = 27 February 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309224613/http://www.australiantelevision.net/mirrormirror/index.html |archive-date=9 March 2016 ))</ref> developed the series as preschool entertainment.<ref name="bbc.co.uk"/> The name of the series was derived from the [[high five]] gesture.<ref name="youtube1">((cite AV media | people = Nathan Foley | date = 26 March 2011 | title = Hi-5 Singapore Special | url =https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyZYFxy58Fw | access-date = 25 February 2016 | minutes = 1:30, 4:20 | publisher = [[YouTube]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107073401/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyZYFxy58Fw|archive-date=7 January 2016|url-status=live ))</ref> 

Harris stated that her inspiration for ''Hi-5'' came partly from living in England, where she realised that children are the same around the world, and expected the show would appeal universally, with accessible themes such as family and animals.<ref name="bbc.co.uk">((cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/norfolk/stage/HI5_helena_harris.shtml | last = Binns | first = Rachel | work = Norfolk on Stage | title = Hi-5 Comes Alive at the Theatre Royal | publisher = [[BBC Online]] | date = 5 February 2004 | access-date = 20 February 2016|pages=[http://www.bbc.co.uk/norfolk/stage/HI5_helena_harris.shtml 1], [http://www.bbc.co.uk/norfolk/stage/HI5_helena_harris_2.shtml 2]|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20160107073401/http://www.bbc.co.uk/norfolk/stage/HI5_helena_harris.shtml | archive-date = 7 January 2016|url-status=live)) Note: Article is published across two pages.</ref> Harris strove to incorporate items of current interest to engage with the children and keep them interested in the show.<ref>((cite web | url = http://anthillonline.com/tv-production/ | last = Ryan | first = Paul | work = Australian Anthill | title = TV production | date = 1 October 2005 | access-date = 20 February 2016 | archive-date = 6 January 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100106162426/http://anthillonline.com/tv-production/ | url-status = live ))</ref> The creators saw the need for "life-affirming" television for rapidly maturing preschoolers, and found that most children learned from shows which incorporated movement and song.<ref name="Ref-1">((cite thesis | chapter-url = https://www120.secure.griffith.edu.au/rch/file/729e04d9-6c13-d33b-3f06-db209d5ba376/1/01Front.pdf | last = Keys | first = Wendy | type = PhD | title = Grown-Ups in a Grown-Up Business | chapter = Chapter 6: Production Companies 1 | publisher = [[Griffith University]] Research Collections | date = 31 August 2004 | pages = 131–151 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170118041955/https://www120.secure.griffith.edu.au/rch/file/729e04d9-6c13-d33b-3f06-db209d5ba376/1/01Front.pdf | archive-date = 18 January 2017| access-date = 19 February 2019)) Note: some information is available at the front section of the thesis.</ref> The creators believed pre-schoolers have matured beyond programs such as ''[[Here's Humphrey]]''.<ref name="abouthi5"/><ref name="Ref-1"/>

The series was pitched to the Nine Network through Harris and Graeme-Evans' joint independent production company, Kids Like Us. It was picked up by the network within days of being pitched, and officially ordered after two weeks.<ref name="1999MorningHerald">((cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/119705377/ |format=PDF |title=Second banana no more|work=[[The Sun-Herald]] |publisher=Nine Entertainment |pages=64|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201213141702/https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/119705377/|archive-date=13 December 2020|url-status=live|date=5 September 1999 |access-date=2 April 2018))</ref> Harris stated that the network's enthusiasm for the show emanated from the executives' young children.<ref name="1999MorningHerald"/><ref name="theage2005"/> A pilot was filmed in mid-1998,<ref name="posiearchive">((cite web | url = http://posiegraemeevans.net/my-television-life/ | title = My Television Life | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150321071238/http://posiegraemeevans.net/my-television-life/| url-status = dead| publisher = Posie Graeme-Evans | archive-date=21 March 2015| date = 2015 | access-date = 1 October 2019 |quote=We produced a pilot in mid 1998. The series rolled in October that year.))</ref> which was shown to a test audience. No changes were made to the format after the test.<ref name="researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au">((cite thesis |last=Hynd |first=Anna |date=2006|title=Evaluating four and five-year old children's responses to interactive television programs |type=Thesis |publisher= [[Murdoch University]] |url=http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/85/2/02Whole.pdf |pages=41, 42 |access-date=20 February 2016|url-status=live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200710045235/https://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/85/2/02Whole.pdf | archive-date = 10 July 2020))</ref> After being commissioned, the [[Hi-5 (series 1)|first full series]] began production in October, and had concluded by December.<ref name="posiearchive"/><ref name="Ordered"/> The Nine Network initially signed a co-venture with Kids Like Us to produce two 45-episode series of the show and the first went to air on Nine on 12 April 1999.<ref name="Ref-1"/><ref>((cite news |url= http://televisionau.com/2013/04/special-australian-tv-history-timeline-pt-2.html |last1= Bayley |first1= Andrew |last2= Knox |first2= David |date= 26 April 2013 |title= Special: Australian TV History Timeline Pt 2 |newspaper= televisionau.com |access-date= 20 February 2016 |archive-date= 20 February 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160220160833/http://televisionau.com/2013/04/special-australian-tv-history-timeline-pt-2.html |url-status= live ))</ref><ref name="theage2005">((cite news|url=https://www.theage.com.au/news/tv--radio/hi5s-magic-act/2005/11/15/1132016790061.html?page=fullpage | last= Debelle | first = Penelope | date = 16 November 2005 | title= Hi-5's magic act |newspaper= [[The Age]] |publisher= Nine Entertainment |access-date= 20 February 2016|url-status=live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181009172109/https://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/hi-5s-magic-act-20051116-ge18vb.html?page=fullpage | archive-date = 9 October 2018))</ref><ref name="PremiereDate">((cite news |url=http://kidscreen.com/1999/06/01/25638-19990601/ |last=Mazurkewich |first=Karen |date=1 June 1999 |title=The Kids Licensing Biz Down Under |newspaper=Kidscreen |publisher=Brunico Communications|quote=On April 12, the terrestrial station launched a new variety series called Hi-5. |access-date=18 February 2018 |archive-date=18 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180218091227/http://kidscreen.com/1999/06/01/25638-19990601/ |url-status=live ))</ref> ''Hi-5'' was granted a P classification, deeming it specifically designed to meet the needs and interests of pre-schoolers and allowing it to be broadcast on the Nine Network with a 30-minute runtime commercial-free.<ref name="candp">((cite web | url = http://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/aba/tv/content/requirements/children/documents/c%20and%20p%20programs%201998-2004.pdf| title = C and P programs 1998–2004| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120227221502/http://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/aba/tv/content/requirements/children/documents/c%20and%20p%20programs%201998-2004.pdf| url-status = dead| publisher = [[Australian Communications and Media Authority]] | archive-date=27 February 2012| date = September 2005 | pages = 6 | access-date = 13 October 2016))</ref> The first series was produced for [[United States dollar|US$]]20,000 to US$30,000 for each episode.<ref name="Ordered">((cite news|url= http://kidscreen.com/1998/12/01/23812-19981201/|title= Hi-5 for edu-music show |newspaper= [[Brunico Communications|Kidscreen]] |publisher=[[Brunico Communications]] |date=1 December 1998|access-date= 13 October 2016|url-status=live|archive-date=26 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201226020424/https://kidscreen.com/1998/12/01/23812-19981201/))</ref> A fashion line for children, based on the costuming featured on the program, was released alongside the premiere of the show.<ref name="PremiereDate"/> Graeme-Evans only served as a co-producer for the first two series.<ref>((cite web|last=Boland|first=Michaela|url=https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/graeme-evans-gives-triumph-a-hi-five-20021028-k1yi4|title=Graeme-Evans gives triumph a hi-five|work=[[Australian Financial Review]]|publisher=Nine Entertainment|date=28 October 2002|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105150313/https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/graeme-evans-gives-triumph-a-hi-five-20021028-k1yi4|archive-date=5 January 2021|access-date=5 January 2021|url-status=live))</ref>

===Development===
''Hi-5'' received a total of three [[Logie Awards|Logie Television Awards]], two for [[Logie Award for Most Outstanding Children's Program|Most Outstanding Children's Program]] in 2000 and 2001 and one for Most Outstanding Children's Preschool Program in 2004.<ref name="2000logies">((cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127054330/http://www.tvweeklogieawards.com.au/logie-history/2000s/2000/ |url=http://www.tvweeklogieawards.com.au/logie-history/2000s/2000/ |title=Logies Timeline 2000 |work=[[TV Week]]|publisher=[[Bauer Media Group]] |archive-date=27 January 2013 |access-date=27 February 2016 |url-status=dead))</ref><ref name="2001logies">((cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130410114522/http://www.tvweeklogieawards.com.au/logie-history/2000s/2001/ |url=http://www.tvweeklogieawards.com.au/logie-history/2000s/2001/ |title=Logies Timeline 2001 |work=TV Week |publisher=Bauer Media Group |archive-date=10 April 2013 |access-date=27 February 2016 |url-status=dead))</ref><ref name="2004logies">((cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130410114546/http://www.tvweeklogieawards.com.au/logie-history/2000s/2004/ |url=http://www.tvweeklogieawards.com.au/logie-history/2000s/2004/ |title=Logies Timeline 2004 |work=TV Week |publisher=Bauer Media Group |archive-date=10 April 2013 |access-date=27 February 2016 |url-status=dead))</ref> In 2005, it was stated that one episode would cost an estimated [[Australian dollar|A$]]50,000 to produce, and that a [[feature film]] was in early development.<ref name="hindi">((cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv--radio/hi5-in-hindi/2005/07/27/1122143892219.html |date=27 July 2005|title=Hi-5 in Hindi |newspaper= [[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |publisher=Nine Entertainment |agency = Australian Associated Press (AAP)|access-date= 18 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201226021824/https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/hi-5-in-hindi-20050728-gdlriy.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 December 2020))</ref> The 300th episode of ''Hi-5'' was celebrated in 2005.<ref name="hindi"/> Harris stated that by 2007, "''Hi-5'' [was] still evolving and maintaining its relevance and freshness".<ref name="series8"/> Nine reportedly signed a two-year deal with the producers in 2007.<ref name="deal2007">((Cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/humphrey-beware-nine-may-bone-you-20070213-gdpgng.html|title=Humphrey, beware: Nine may bone you|date=13 February 2007|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|publisher=Nine Entertainment|access-date=4 October 2018|archive-date=26 December 2020|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201226032435/https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/humphrey-beware-nine-may-bone-you-20070213-gdpgng.html|last=Hawthorne|first=Mark))</ref> The Hi-5 brand was purchased by the Nine Network, along with production company Southern Star, in March 2008, from previous owners Harris and Graeme-Evans.<ref name="direction">((cite news|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2008/03/nine-buys-hi-5-brand.html |date= 11 March 2008 |title=Nine buys Hi-5 brand |first=David|last=Knox|newspaper=TV Tonight |access-date= 6 December 2020|url-status=live|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20201206043442/https://tvtonight.com.au/2008/03/nine-buys-hi-5-brand.html | archive-date =6 December 2020))</ref> Robinson recalled that she had tried to depart from the programme after eight years but producers convinced her stay, and that the following years working on the show were her favourite.<ref name="podbean1">((cite AV media | people = Vinyl Soul | date = 27 October 2015 | title = Ep 15: Charli Robinson & The Hard Aches | url-status=live|url =http://vinylsoulpod.podbean.com/e/ep-15-charli-robinson-the-hard-aches/ | access-date = 21 February 2016 |interviewer= G., Aiden | minutes = 9:30 | publisher = PodBean |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209123152/http://vinylsoulpod.podbean.com/e/ep-15-charli-robinson-the-hard-aches/|archive-date=9 December 2020))</ref>

[[File:Stevie Nicholson, 2011 (4).jpg|thumb|[[Stevie Nicholson]], Surry Hills, November 2011|alt=An upper body shot of a 27-year-old man. He is standing with his hands tucked into his pants' pockets and smiling. Behind him are hoarding signs with names of commercial sponsors.]]
Nine committed to five new series of ''Hi-5'' in 2009 with a new generation cast, to be aired until 2013.<ref name="newlook2009">((cite news|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2009/02/5-seasons-for-new-look-hi-5.html|last=Knox|first=David|date=24 February 2009 |title=5 seasons for new look Hi-5|newspaper=TV Tonight|access-date=2 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221195416/https://tvtonight.com.au/2009/02/5-seasons-for-new-look-hi-5.html|archive-date=21 February 2016|url-status=live))</ref> However, only three of these planned series were produced. The eleventh series debuted on 31 August 2009.<ref name="series11"/> Brand directors Martin Hersov and Cathy Payne said "we're very excited to be launching the next phase of ''Hi-5''".<ref name="newlook2009"/> Of the cast change, executive producer Noel Price stated that ''Hi-5'' was designed so that its popularity would not solely rely on the appeal of cast members as individuals.<ref name="price"/> The 500th episode of ''Hi-5'' was celebrated in 2010 during the twelfth series.<ref name="series12"/> By this series, Price stated the producers aimed to recreate the success of the earlier episodes by "captur[ing] that earlier innocence".<ref name="price">((cite news|url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/8073638/focus-behind-the-fun/|last=Fox|first=Tiffany |date=5 October 2010| title = Focus behind the fun | work = [[The West Australian]] | publisher = [[Seven West Media]] |editor1 = Yeap, Sue|access-date= 27 April 2015|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109153446/https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/8073638/focus-behind-the-fun/))</ref> The thirteenth and final series of the original ''Hi-5'' premiered on 17 October 2011, in which the program's musical history was recognised by reintroducing previous songs to a new generation of fans.<ref name="series13"/>

===Cancellation===
In June 2012 the Nine Network announced that the Hi-5 brand has been sold in its entirety to Asian equity group, Asiasons, following Nine's reported financial difficulties.<ref name="onscreenasia1"/><ref name="smartcompany1">((cite news |url=http://www.smartcompany.com.au//growth/economy/26460-hi-5-sold-off-to--250-million-asian-private-equity-group/ |last=Schmidl |first=Engel |date=21 June 2012 |title=Hi-5 sold off to $250 million Asian private equity group |newspaper=Smart Company |access-date=22 February 2016 |archive-date=8 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208215316/https://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/economy/hi-5-sold-off-to-250-million-asian-private-equity-group/ |url-status=live ))</ref><ref name="autogenerated5">((cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/business/channel-nine-on-brink-as-banks-circle-20120925-26jpx.html|last1=Kruger |first1=Colin|last2=Hawthorne|first2=Mark|date= 26 September 2012 |title=Channel Nine on brink as banks circle |newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald |publisher= Nine Entertainment |access-date= 25 February 2016|url-status=live|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20201206034943/https://www.smh.com.au/business/channel-nine-on-brink-as-banks-circle-20120925-26jpx.html | archive-date =6 December 2020))</ref> ''Hi-5'' would no longer be produced by Nine and therefore the thirteenth series became the last. A spin-off series entitled ''[[Hi-5 House]]'' was created under new management to continue the ''Hi-5'' concept. The new series was produced independently from Nine and aired on [[Nick Jr. (Australia)|Nick Jr.]] from 2013 to 2016.<ref name="onscreenasia1"/><ref name="revival"/>

===Revival===
The Nine Network renewed its partnership with the Hi-5 franchise in October 2016 and announced its plans to revive ''Hi-5'' with a new cast in 2017.<ref name="revival">((cite news|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/10/nine-reviving-hi-5.html|last=Knox|first=David|date=14 October 2016 |title=Nine reviving ''Hi-5''|newspaper=TV Tonight |access-date= 14 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018203206/https://tvtonight.com.au/2016/10/nine-reviving-hi-5.html|archive-date=18 October 2016|url-status=live))</ref> Executive producer Julie Greene stated "we're really excited to be working with Nine to develop a reinvigorated ''Hi-5'' show".<ref name="returntonine">((cite press release|url=http://www.nineentertainmentco.com.au/2016/10/18/08/59/hi5-returns-on-nine#FlKRIJUsf31Gv8Sr.99 |last= Stamper |first=Michelle |date=18 October 2016 | title = Hi-5 Returns To Nine | work=[[Nine.com.au]] | publisher = [[Nine Entertainment]] |access-date= 23 October 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161120005702/http://www.nineentertainmentco.com.au/2016/10/18/08/59/hi5-returns-on-nine |url-status=dead | archive-date=20 November 2016))</ref> The revival would feature a new cast and set, but retain the original team of producers and writers.<ref name="revival"/> [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] of [[Nine Entertainment]], Hugh Marks, revealed his role in the program's reintroduction, citing his belief that the series would still be relevant in an updated climate, while expecting significantly lower viewership.<ref name="govinquiry">((cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/australian-commercial-television-networks-want-to-scrap-childrens-content-quota-20170720-gxfdsg.html|last=Quinn|first=Karl|date=20 July 2017|title=Australian commercial television networks want to scrap children's content quota|newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald|publisher=Nine Entertainment |access-date=9 October 2018|archive-date=21 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170721073613/https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/australian-commercial-television-networks-want-to-scrap-childrens-content-quota-20170720-gxfdsg.html|url-status=live))</ref> After auditions were held in November 2016, the new cast was revealed in December.<ref name="9honey">((cite news|url=http://honey.nine.com.au/2016/12/14/16/28/hi5-comeback|last=Malbon|first=Abigail|date=15 December 2016 |title=This children's TV favourite is making a return to screens|newspaper=[[Nine Digital#9Honey|9Honey]] |publisher=Nine Entertainment|access-date= 15 December 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200809024419/https://honey.nine.com.au/latest/hi5-comeback/7f73a85b-d25a-492f-8851-69a9cfd0d027 |url-status=live | archive-date=9 August 2020))</ref><ref name="auditions">((cite news|url= http://www.9jumpin.com.au/show/today/today-takeaway/2016/october/hi-5-auditions/|date=27 October 2016 |title=Hi-5 is reforming|newspaper=Nine.com.au|publisher=Nine Entertainment|access-date= 28 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128201110/http://www.9jumpin.com.au/show/today/today-takeaway/2016/october/hi-5-auditions/|archive-date=28 November 2016|url-status=dead))</ref> The series began production in January 2017 and premiered on Nine's multichannel, [[9Go!]], on 15 May.<ref name="series17">((cite news|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2017/04/returning-hi-5-4.html|last=Knox|first=David|date=27 April 2017|title=Returning: ''Hi-5''|newspaper=TV Tonight |access-date=28 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902142211/https://tvtonight.com.au/2017/04/returning-hi-5-4.html|archive-date=2 September 2017|url-status=live))</ref><ref name="newlook">((cite news|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/12/new-look-hi-5-cast.html|last=Knox|first=David|date=16 December 2016|title=New-look Hi-5 cast|newspaper= TV Tonight|access-date= 16 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171018191543/https://tvtonight.com.au/2016/12/new-look-hi-5-cast.html|archive-date=18 October 2017|url-status=live))</ref> A second series of the revival was planned for 2018, before filming was halted and the Australian production office was closed.<ref name="ausproductionclosed">((cite news|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/09/hi-5-closes-production-office-new-cast-expected.html|last=Knox|first=David|date=29 September 2018|title=Hi-5 closes production office, cast changes ahead. |newspaper=TV Tonight |access-date=29 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010012852/https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/09/hi-5-closes-production-office-new-cast-expected.html|archive-date=10 October 2018|url-status=live))</ref><ref name="series18classification">((cite news| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180718084304/https://www.acma.gov.au/-/media/Community-Broadcasting-and-Safeguards/Information/Excel/Programs-granted-C-and-P-classification---2017-18-xlsx.xlsx?la=en | url = https://www.acma.gov.au/-/media/Community-Broadcasting-and-Safeguards/Information/Excel/Programs-granted-C-and-P-classification---2017-18-xlsx.xlsx?la=en | archive-date = 18 July 2018 | title = Programs granted C and P classification - 2017-18 | format=Excel | publisher = Australian Communications and Media Authority | access-date = 18 July 2018 ))</ref><ref name="series18filming">((cite news|url=http://hillsfocus.com.au/?p=551|date=11 January 2018|title=Celebrate Australia Day with Hi-5|newspaper=The Sydney Hills Focus|access-date= 23 March 2018|url-status=live|archive-date=20 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320231741/http://hillsfocus.com.au/?p=551))</ref>

==Educational theory==
''Hi-5'' was designed by educational experts to appeal to contemporary, "media-literate" children by relating to their world.<ref name="bbc.co.uk"/> The series has been described as "for the kids of today".<ref name="abouthi5"/><ref name="theage2005"/> The cast are presented as older siblings to the children, educating the audience in a fun and entertaining way, through "play based learning", rather than appearing as adults who are teaching them.<ref name="superdudes">((cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/learning-from-kids-with-hi-5 | last = Kaur | first = Gurveen |date=7 September 2015 |title=Learning from kids with Hi-5 |newspaper=[[The Straits Times]]|publisher=[[Singapore Press Holdings]] |access-date= 27 February 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151117030926/https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/learning-from-kids-with-hi-5 | archive-date=17 November 2015|url-status=live))</ref> The educational theories of the series are disguised with music and entertainment, with the multiple layers of the show catering for a wide range of ages in the audience, while being primarily aimed at those aged 2–8.<ref name="bbc.co.uk"/><ref name="researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au"/> The real-life messages of the show are reinforced in an entertaining way.<ref name="superdudes"/>

Harris and Graeme-Evans based the series around an underlying educational structure, primarily using Howard Gardner's [[theory of multiple intelligences]]. It is recognised that each child learns in a different way, and each cast member has a specific segment within the show which targets a different aspect of learning, ranging from logical-mathematical thinking to a focus on linguistic skills, to cater to a child's individual learning approach.<ref name="abouthi5"/> Harris observed that most viewers had a favourite cast member, believing that children generally "respond more favourably to the presenter who models the learning style they prefer".<ref name="researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au"/><ref name="superdudes"/> The use of multiple segments is also designed to hold the attention span of young children.<ref name="circus"/> The skills of pre-numeracy and pre-literacy are a focus of the educational theory, to prepare children for learning at school, while also encouraging self-confidence and expression.<ref name="shouldwatch">((cite web|url=http://womensweekly.my/work-n-family/what-should-your-kids-watch-on-tv/ |title=What Should Your Kids Watch On TV?|newspaper=The Weekly|publisher=Woman's Weekly|date=17 November 2015 |access-date=15 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151212071943/http://womensweekly.my/work-n-family/what-should-your-kids-watch-on-tv/|archive-date=12 December 2015|url-status=dead))</ref> According to the show's website, ''Hi-5'' also uses [[Piaget's theory of cognitive development]], providing a learning experience that promotes individual growth.<ref name="hi-5world1">((cite web|url= http://school.hi-5world.com/files/Hi-5_House_of_Learning_AboutUs_Approach.pdf | title = The Hi-5 House of Learning Approach | publisher = Hi-5world.com |url-status=dead | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20160107073401/http://school.hi-5world.com/files/Hi-5_House_of_Learning_AboutUs_Approach.pdf | archive-date =7 January 2016| access-date= 19 February 2019))</ref> 

Music and movement play a large part integrating the elements of ''Hi-5'' together, with music reinforcing the central ideas which the series presents, while also being entertaining. Physical interaction is encouraged, and heavily featured to make the show relatively fast-paced, originally to replicate the energy of contemporary music videos.<ref name="researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au"/> Dancing is featured, with a focus on movements that increase the integration between the left and right sides of the brain.<ref name="youtube1"/><ref name="hi-5world1"/>

==Cast==
The program features five presenters who are known collectively as Hi-5. The cast became a recognised musical group for children, outside of the television program. 

===Original series (1999–2011)===
* [[Kellie Crawford]] (Series 1–10)
* [[Kathleen de Leon Jones]] (Series 1–8)((refn|de Leon Jones made three guest appearances in [[Hi-5 (series 9)|Series 9]].|group=note))
* [[Nathan Foley (singer)|Nathan Foley]] (Series 1–10)
* [[Tim Harding (musician)|Tim Harding]] (Series 1–9)
* [[Charli Robinson]] (Series 1–10)
* [[Sun Park]] (Series 9–10)
* [[Stevie Nicholson]] (Series 10–13)
* [[Lauren Brant]] (Series 11–13)
* [[Casey Burgess]] (Series 11–13)
* [[Fely Irvine]] (Series 11–13)
* [[Tim Maddren]] (Series 11–13)

===Revived series (2017)===
* Courtney Clarke (Series 1)
* Shay Clifford (Series 1)
* Lachie Dearing (Series 1)
* Joe Kalou (Series 1)
* Bailey Spalding (Series 1)

==Episodes==
((Main|List of Hi-5 episodes))

===Original series===
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| episodes10 = 45
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| end10      = ((End date|2008|9|5|df=y))

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| episodes11 = 45
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| end11      = ((start date|2009|10|30|df=y))

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| episodes13 = 45
| start13    = ((start date|2011|10|17|df=y))<ref name="series13">((cite news|url= http://tvtonight.com.au/2011/10/returning-hi-5-3.html|last=Knox|first=David|date=6 October 2011 |title= Returning: ''Hi-5'' |newspaper= TV Tonight|access-date= 22 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305014922/https://tvtonight.com.au/2011/10/returning-hi-5-3.html|archive-date=5 March 2016|url-status=live))</ref>
| end13      = ((start date|2011|12|16|df=y))

))</onlyinclude>

===Revived series===
<onlyinclude>((Series overview
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| color1    = #00EAFF
| link1   = List of Hi-5 episodes#Series 1 (2017)
| episodes1 = 25
| start1    = ((Start date|2017|05|15|df=y))<ref name="series17"/>
| end1      = ((End date|2017|06|16|df=y))

))</onlyinclude>

==Reception==
===Viewership===
The first series of ''Hi-5'' was broadcast in 1999 and quadrupled the ratings and audience share in its timeslot, previously occupied by programs including ''[[Here's Humphrey]]''.<ref name="Ref-1"/> ''Hi-5'' averaged a national audience of 223,000 in 1999, which was a 32.2% increase on ''Humphrey''.<ref name="Ref-1"/> The first four weeks of broadcast achieved an average of 231,000 viewers.<ref name="PremiereDate"/>

''Hi-5'''s highest rating episode in 2001 was watched by 96,000 children aged 0–14. In 2005, ''Hi-5'' was one of the top ten children's programs (classified C or P) on commercial television in the 0–14 age group. Its average audience was 60,000 in this bracket. It was the highest rating P program in the 0–4 age group, receiving an average viewership of 39,000.<ref>((cite news| url = http://www.acma.gov.au/~/media/Research%20and%20Analysis/Information/pdf/children_viewing_patterns_commercial_free-to-air_subscription_television%20pdf.pdf| title = Children's Viewing Patterns on Commercial, Free-to-air and Subscription Television | publisher = Australian Communications and Media Authority | date= May 2007 | access-date = 16 October 2016 |archive-date=18 October 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018221455/https://www.acma.gov.au/~/media/Research%20and%20Analysis/Information/pdf/children_viewing_patterns_commercial_free-to-air_subscription_television%20pdf.pdf))</ref>

''Hi-5'' was consistently the highest rating program on [[Disney Junior (Southeast Asian TV channel)|Disney Junior Asia]] from its premiere in 2012 until 2016.<ref name="recruit">((cite news|url=http://www.theleader.com.au/story/3670381/dream-to-reality-for-shire-hi-5-recruit-dearing/|last=Heary|first=Monica|date=21 January 2016|title=Dream to reality for shire Hi-5 recruit Dearing|newspaper=[[St George & Sutherland Shire Leader]]|access-date=26 May 2016|archive-date=16 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816185836/http://www.theleader.com.au/story/3670381/dream-to-reality-for-shire-hi-5-recruit-dearing/|url-status=live))</ref>

In Australia, the premiere run of the ''Hi-5'' revival in 2017 averaged a viewership of 10,000.<ref name="2017viewership">((cite news|url=http://tvtonight.com.au/2017/07/we-need-more-executives-like-cherrie.html |last=Knox|first=David|date=21 July 2017 |title=We need more executives like Cherrie|newspaper=TV Tonight |access-date=21 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-date=14 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190814210516/https://tvtonight.com.au/2017/07/we-need-more-executives-like-cherrie.html))</ref>

===Critical reception===
The series received generally positive reviews. ''Hi-5'' was described by US magazine [[Brunico Communications|Kidscreen]] as a "combination of [[Spice Girls]]-esque musical performances and ''[[Sesame Street]]'' educational content".<ref name="Ordered"/> The cast's performance was described by Sally Murphy of ''Aussiereviews.com'' as "bright, full of music and catchy tunes,"<ref>((cite news| archive-url = https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20110208130000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/121007/20110209-0000/www.aussiereviews.com/article1574.html | url = http://www.aussiereviews.com/article1574.html | last=Murphy |first=Sally | archive-date = 8 February 2011 | title = DVD Review: ''Hi-5 Playing Cool'' | newspaper = Aussiereviews.com | access-date = 28 February 2016 ))((cbignore|bot=medic))</ref> with the original line-up praised by the website's Magdalena Ball for their "consistent camaraderie, [and] varied and well coordinated talent as singers, performers, and dancers."<ref>((cite news | archive-url = https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20110208130000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/121007/20110209-0000/www.aussiereviews.com/article1785.html | url = http://www.aussiereviews.com/article1785.html | last = Ball | first = Magdalena | archive-date = 8 February 2011 | title = DVD Review: ''Hi-5 Space Magic'' | newspaper = Aussiereviews.com | access-date = 28 February 2016 ))((cbignore|bot=medic))</ref> Ball credited their appeal to the members being positive role models.<ref>((cite news | archive-url = https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20110208130000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/121007/20110209-0000/www.aussiereviews.com/article1616.html | url = http://www.aussiereviews.com/article1616.html | last = Ball | first = Magdalena | archive-date = 8 February 2011 | title = DVD Review: ''Hi-5 Holiday'' | newspaper = Aussiereviews.com | access-date = 28 February 2016 ))((cbignore|bot=medic))</ref>

The program has generated debate about what is considered appropriate television for children. In a 2011 survey by the Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM), ''Hi-5'' was identified by parents as a "controversial program", eliciting both positive and negative evaluations about its quality.<ref name="ACCM2011survey">((cite web | url = https://www.aracy.org.au/publications-resources/command/download_file/id/139/filename/Television_and_young_children_-_Quality,_choice_and_the_role_of_parents_-_what_the_experts_and_parents_say.pdf | title = Television and young children - Quality, choice and the role of parents: what the experts and parents say | publisher = The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) | date = November 2011 | pages = 43, 48, 81 | access-date = 18 May 2017 | url-status = live | archive-date = 14 April 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130414015340/http://aracy.org.au/publications-resources/command/download_file/id/139/filename/Television_and_young_children_-_Quality,_choice_and_the_role_of_parents_-_what_the_experts_and_parents_say.pdf ))</ref> Some surveyed parents expressed concern that the clothes and costuming of the cast was inappropriate for a young audience, and labelled it as "premature sexualisation".<ref name="ACCM2011survey"/> However, in 2002, Harris stated that the producers were very careful about addressing body image issues and keeping the cast "concealed", believing ''Hi-5'' helped to influence appropriate fashion in young people.<ref>((cite news| url = http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/09/26/1032734268035.html | last = Brady | first = Nicole | title = First watch: the role of TV in children's lives | newspaper = The Age | publisher = Nine Entertainment| date= 26 September 2002 | access-date = 18 May 2017 |url-status=live |archive-date=26 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201226045634/https://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/first-watch-the-role-of-tv-in-childrens-lives-20020926-gdumrf.html ))</ref>

Joly Herman of [[Common Sense Media]] questioned the quality and consistency of the program's educational material, noting the use of music as "arbitrary".<ref>((cite news| url = https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/hi-5 | last = Herman | first = Joly | title = Hi-5 TV Review | newspaper = [[Common Sense Media]] | access-date = 18 May 2017 |url-status=live |archive-date=26 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201226053205/https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/hi-5 ))</ref> On the contrary, a sample of parents in the ACCM survey praised ''Hi-5'', listing it as an example of a musical program which is not "coupled with commercialism".<ref name="ACCM2011survey"/>

==Release==
===Broadcast===
The first series of ''Hi-5'' was sold to New Zealand and Singapore. In 2000, there were expression of interests from Britain, Canada, Germany, Israel and South Africa.<ref name="Ref-1"/> The TV series had a successful premiere in the UK in early 2003.<ref name="bbc.co.uk"/><ref>((cite news|url=http://www.theretailbulletin.com/news/hi5_is_a_unique_uk_success_story_20-10-04/ |date=20 October 2004 |title= Hi-5 is a unique UK success story |newspaper= The Retail Bulletin |publisher= The Retail Bullentin Events Ltd |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002142640/http://www.theretailbulletin.com/news/hi5_is_a_unique_uk_success_story_20-10-04/ |archive-date=2 October 2015 |access-date= 1 October 2019))</ref> Initially, Harris expected that the series would become formatted into international versions, however, she was so confident with the original cast that the Australian series was sold overseas instead.<ref name="bbc.co.uk"/> On pay-TV in Australia, ''Hi-5'' premiered on [[Nick Jr. (Australia)|Nick Jr.]] in 2003.<ref name="nickjr2004">((cite news|url=http://kidscreen.com/2004/01/01/nickaus-20040101/ |last=Lees|first=Nancy|date=1 January 2004 |title=Got It Need It: Nick Jr. Australia to relaunch and up its preschool programming budget|newspaper=Kidscreen |publisher=Brunico Communications|access-date=1 October 2017|url-status=live|archive-date=26 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201226052226/https://kidscreen.com/2004/01/01/nickaus-20040101/))</ref> The programme debuted in the US for the first time in 2014, with episodes featuring the original cast premiering on [[KCET]].<ref name="kcet">((cite news|url=http://www.genesisgroupunlimited.com/companynews.php |last=Alumia |first=Angelica|date=4 February 2014 |title= KCET Presents the U.S. Premiere of Acclaimed Australian Preschool Series, ''Hi-5'' |publisher= Genesis Group Unlimited |access-date= 14 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201226051606/http://www.genesisgroupunlimited.com/companynews.php|archive-date=26 December 2020|url-status=live))</ref>

The 2017 revival series was released on online streaming service [[Stan (company)|Stan]] on 1 October 2017.<ref name="stan">((cite news|url=https://www.businessinsider.com.au/heres-whats-new-on-stan-netflix-australia-foxtel-now-and-amazon-prime-in-october-2017-9 |last=Brandy|first=Daniella|date=30 September 2017 |title=Here's what's new on Stan, Netflix Australia, Foxtel Now, and Amazon Prime in October|newspaper=[[Business Insider]] |publisher=[[Axel Springer SE]]|access-date=1 October 2017|url-status=live|archive-date=26 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201226052001/https://www.businessinsider.com.au/heres-whats-new-on-stan-netflix-australia-foxtel-now-and-amazon-prime-in-october-2017-9))</ref>

===Home video===
((main|List of Hi-5 home video releases))
Compilation home video releases of ''Hi-5'' have been distributed on VHS and DVD in Australia by [[Roadshow Entertainment]].<ref name="roadshow">((cite news|url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/5448254?q&sort=holdings+desc&_=1495683799026&versionId=41013659|date=2002 |title=Hi-5 [videorecording] : star dreaming.|newspaper=[[Trove]] |publisher=[[National Library of Australia]] |access-date= 25 May 2017|archive-date=6 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206143647/http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/5448254?q&sort=holdings+desc&_=1495683799026&versionId=41013659|url-status=dead))</ref>

==Other media==
===Music===
((main|Hi-5 (Australian group)))
With the television series using music as an integral part of its concept, the cast of the series became a recognised musical group for children outside of the show. The debut album of the group, ''Jump and Jive with Hi-5'', corresponded with the first series of the show and was released in September 1999 by [[Sony Music Australia|Sony Music]], reaching No.&nbsp;33 on the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Albums Chart]].<ref name="aus charts">((cite web | url = http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Hi-5 | title = Discography Hi-5 | last = Hung | first = Steffen | work = Australian Charts Portal | publisher = Hung Medien | access-date = 25 February 2016 | archive-date = 19 October 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161019214313/http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Hi-5 | url-status = live ))</ref> The group performed at venues such as the [[Newcastle Civic Theatre]] in their first year.<ref name="craze">((cite news|url=http://15min.org/articles/1999/september/8/clublink_2.html |date=8 September 1999 | title = Hi-5 – New Kids' TV Craze | work = The Newcastle Post – TE Liftout [Archive]|access-date= 20 February 2016|url-status=live|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20030613100947/http://15min.org/articles/1999/september/8/clublink_2.html | archive-date =13 June 2003))</ref> Hi-5 won five consecutive ARIA Awards for [[ARIA Award for Best Children's Album|Best Children's Album]], their albums received multiple sale accreditations, and four releases reached the top&nbsp;10 on the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Albums Chart]].<ref name="aus charts"/><ref name="aria cert 2002">((Cite certification|region=Australia|type=album|certyear=2002))</ref> The group also toured nationally every year, with sell-out national tours of their early stage shows, in venues such as the [[Sydney Opera House]].<ref name="Ref-1"/> In 2001, the group members said they did not expect that Hi-5 would become so successful; Robinson explained it was not until they went on tour that they realised their popularity.<ref name="earlyinterview"/>

The music of the show has a distinguishable pop music sound, being described as "pop for kids" by Crawford in 2001 and Foley in 2004.<ref name="earlyinterview">((cite web|url= http://www.girl.com.au/hi5interview.htm | work = Girl.com.au | title = Hi-5 Interview – Aug 2001 | date = August 2001 | access-date = 21 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120509231926/https://www.girl.com.au/hi5interview.htm|archive-date=9 May 2012|url-status=live))</ref><ref name="scotsman1">((cite news|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/what-s-on/hi-5-1-932566 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151117015743/http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/what-s-on/hi-5-1-932566|publisher=[[JPIMedia]] | url-status=dead | date=25 March 2004 | title=Hi-5 | newspaper=[[Edinburgh Evening News]] | archive-date = 17 November 2015 | access-date= 23 September 2020))</ref> Chris Harriott is the primary composer of the show, having written thousands of Hi-5 songs (including feature ''songs of the week'' and shorter ''songlets'') thus creating a sense of musical consistency. Graeme-Evans and Harriott had worked together when he scored the theme for the teen drama series, ''Mirror, Mirror'' (1995).<ref name="Mirro"/> He had previously worked with Harris as a composer on ''Bananas in Pyjamas''; and had individually worked in Australian theatre.<ref name="makeit5arias"/><ref>((cite journal | last = O'Donnell | first = Michelle | date = March 2001 | title = Screenrap – Film & Television Update | url = https://issuu.com/apraamcos/docs/aprap_april_01 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304050836/https://issuu.com/apraamcos/docs/aprap_april_01 | journal = APRAP Magazine | issue = 1 | publisher = [[Australasian Performing Right Association]] (APRA) &#124; [[Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society]] (AMCOS) | page = 20 | access-date = 27 February 2016 | archive-date=4 March 2016))</ref><ref>((cite news|url=http://theatreheritage.org.au/on-stage-magazine/song-dance/item/220-queensland-sings |last=Pinne |first=Peter |date= 5 December 2015|title=Queensland Sings|newspaper=Theatre Heritage Australia|access-date= 24 February 2016|url-status=live|archive-date=26 December 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201226053604/https://theatreheritage.org.au/on-stage-magazine/song-dance/item/220-queensland-sings))</ref> He was originally approached by the creators with the task of writing top ten songs for an age range of 2–6.<ref name="makeit5arias">((cite news|url=http://www.girl.com.au/hi5_aria_winners_2004.htm |date=18 October 2004 |title = Hi-5 Make It 5 ARIAs | newspaper = Girl.com.au |access-date= 24 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120524163201/https://www.girl.com.au/hi5_aria_winners_2004.htm|archive-date=24 May 2012|url-status=live|quote=Today marks another visit to the history books, with Series 6 launching simultaneously in Australia and the UK.)) Note: The [[ARIA Music Awards of 2004]] were held on 17 October 2004; this article was published the following day.</ref> Robinson said members were encouraged to write their own music for the group, and as of 2015, she was still receiving occasional royalty cheques for her work.<ref name="podbean1" /> 

===Spin-off series===
((main|Hi-5 House))
In 2013, a spin-off series entitled ''Hi-5 House'' was created under new management to continue the ''Hi-5'' concept with a refreshed appeal. The new series remained similar to the original concept, but featured a new setting; a house in which the cast members would live and present the show. The Nine Network were not involved in the follow-up series. The series premiered on [[Nick Jr. (Australia)|Nick Jr.]] on 4 November 2013, and ran until 2016.<ref name="onscreenasia1"/>

===International versions===
The international appeal of Hi-5 has led to successful local versions of the television series. In 2002, an [[Hi-5 (American TV series)|American Hi-5 series]] was created, airing from 2003 to 2006 on [[TLC (TV network)|TLC]] and [[Discovery Kids (United States)|Discovery Kids]], also being nominated for a [[Daytime Emmy]] in 2005, 2006, and 2007.<ref>((cite news|url=http://archives.starbulletin.com/2003/02/25/features/index.html|last=Ryan|first=Tim|date=25 February 2003|title=Hi time|newspaper=Starbulletin.com|access-date=25 February 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304230609/http://archives.starbulletin.com/2003/02/25/features/index.html))</ref><ref>((cite news|url=http://www.hittingthestage.com/kimee-balmiero-interview/|last=Tessier|first=Nicole|date=8 January 2013|title=Driven to Succeed – The Kimmee Balmilero Interview|newspaper=Hitting the Stage|access-date=25 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304152607/http://www.hittingthestage.com/kimee-balmiero-interview/|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead))</ref> A [[Hi-5 (British TV series)|UK series]] aired on [[Cartoonito]] in 2008.<ref>((cite news|url=http://www.licensing.biz/news/read/hi-5-dances-onto-cartoonito/036351|last=Loveday|first=Samantha|date=18 September 2008 |title=''Hi-5'' dances onto Cartoonito |newspaper=Licensing.biz|access-date= 25 February 2016|archive-date=22 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222122513/https://www.licensing.biz/news/read/hi-5-dances-onto-cartoonito/036351|url-status=dead))</ref><ref>((cite news|url=http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/london-shows/show/item107546/Hi-5-Surprise-Party!|title=Hi-5 Surprise Party!|date=2009|newspaper=Official London Theatre|access-date= 25 February 2016|archive-date=20 February 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160220125135/http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/london-shows/show/item107546/Hi-5-Surprise-Party!))</ref> After Hi-5's sale in 2012, there was a return to licensing international versions of the program. A Latin American series entitled ''Hi-5 Fiesta'' aired from 2014 to 2016 on [[Discovery Kids (Latin America)|Discovery Kids]], followed by a [[Hi-5 Philippines|local version for the Philippines]] airing over 2015 and 2016, and the debut of an Indonesian series in 2017.<ref>((cite press release |last1=Conde |first1=Carla |last2=Netra |first2=Jaenani |date=26 February 2015 |title=Discovery Kids Latin America acquires Hi-5 series format for Latin America|url=http://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/18506/discovery-kids-latin-america-acquires-hi-5-series-format-for-latin-america |publisher=ACN Newswire |access-date=25 February 2016 |url-status=live|archive-date=26 December 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201226053916/http://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/18506/discovery-kids-latin-america-acquires-hi-5-series-format-for-latin-america))</ref><ref>((cite news|url=http://m.kickerdaily.com/hi-5-to-launch-philippine-version-on-tv5-audition-for-filipino-hosts-announced/|last=Amber|first=Shayne|date=10 February 2015|title=''Hi-5'' to launch Philippine version on TV5; Audition for Filipino hosts announced|newspaper=Kicker Daily News|access-date=25 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222173212/http://m.kickerdaily.com/hi-5-to-launch-philippine-version-on-tv5-audition-for-filipino-hosts-announced/|archive-date=22 December 2015|url-status=dead))</ref><ref>((cite news|url=http://showbiz.liputan6.com/read/3073455/hi-5-akan-hadir-dalam-versi-indonesia|title=Hi-5 Akan Hadir Dalam Versi Indonesia|work=[[Liputan6.com]]|last=Purnomo|first=Sapto|language=id|date=28 August 2017|access-date=13 November 2017|url-status=live|archive-date=26 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201226053851/https://www.liputan6.com/showbiz/read/3073455/hi-5-akan-hadir-dalam-versi-indonesia))</ref>

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="width:99%;"
|+ List of awards and nominations received by ''Hi-5''
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! scope="col"| Award
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
! scope="col"| Category
! scope="col"| Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| ((Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)))
|-
!scope="row"|ADVIA Awards
|2006
|data-sort-value="Action Heroes"| ''Action Heroes''
|Best DVD Marketing Campaign
|((won))
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="autogenerated1">((cite news|url=http://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/wopapub/senate/committee/eca_ctte/completed_inquiries/2008-10/sexualisation_of_children/submissions/sub101att2.ashx7|date=August 2007 | publisher = Australian Writers Guild – Screen Producers Association of Australia – Australian Communications and Media Authority | title = Children's Television Standards Review|pages=46, 48 |access-date= 26 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307151500/http://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/wopapub/senate/committee/eca_ctte/completed_inquiries/2008-10/sexualisation_of_children/submissions/sub101att2.ashx7|archive-date=7 March 2016 |url-status=live))</ref>
|-
!scope="row" rowspan=4| [[APRA Awards (Australia)|APRA Screen Music Awards]]
|rowspan=2|[[APRA Music Awards of 2002|2002]]
|data-sort-value="Harriott, Chris (for "Opposites Attract")"| Chris Harriott, Lisa Hoppe, Chris Phillips (for "Opposites Attract")
|rowspan=3|Best Music for Children's Television
|((nom))
|rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="australiantelevision2002">((cite web|url= http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/sma2002.html | title = APRA–AGSC Screen Music Awards | publisher = Australian Television Information Archive | access-date = 27 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117030205/http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/sma2002.html|archive-date=17 November 2015|url-status=live))</ref>
|-
|data-sort-value="Harriott, Chris (for songlets)"| Chris Harriott, Various (for songlets)
|((nom))
|-
|[[APRA Music Awards of 2003|2003]]
|data-sort-value="Harriott, Chris (for "Celebrate")"| Chris Harriott, Lisa Hoppe (for "Celebrate")
|((nom))
|style="text-align:center;"| <ref>((cite web|url= http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2000-2010/2003-awards/screen-music-awards/best-music-for-childrens-television/ | title = Screen Music Awards: Best Music for Children's Television | publisher = Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | date = 2003 | access-date = 27 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312053908/http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2000-2010/2003-awards/screen-music-awards/best-music-for-childrens-television/|archive-date=12 March 2016|url-status=live))</ref>
|-
|[[APRA Music Awards of 2005|2005]]
|data-sort-value="Harriott, Chris (for "Making Music")"| Chris Harriott, Leone Carey (for "Making Music")
|Best Original Song Composed for a Feature Film, Telemovie, TV Series or Mini-Series
|((nom))
|style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="making music">((cite web|url= http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2000-2010/2005-awards/screen-music-awards/best-original-song-composed-for-a-feature-film-telemovie-tv-series-or-mini-series/ | title = Screen Music Awards: Best Original Song Composed for a Feature Film, Telemovie, TV Series or Mini-Series | publisher = Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | date = 2005 | access-date = 27 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117032346/http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2000-2010/2005-awards/screen-music-awards/best-original-song-composed-for-a-feature-film-telemovie-tv-series-or-mini-series/|archive-date=17 November 2015|url-status=live))</ref>
|-
!scope="row" rowspan=2| Asian Academy Creative Awards
|rowspan=2|2018
|data-sort-value="Hi-5 (for "Vehicles")"| ''Hi-5'' (for "Vehicles")
|Best Children's Entertainment or Drama
|((won))
|rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="2018awards">((cite news|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/10/asian-academy-creative-awards-2018-national-winners.html|last=Knox|first=David|date=17 October 2018|title=Asian Academy Creative Awards 2018: national winners|newspaper=TV Tonight |access-date=19 December 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404142756/https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/10/asian-academy-creative-awards-2018-national-winners.html|archive-date=4 April 2019))</ref>
|-
|data-sort-value="Hi-5 (for "Cultural Festivals")"| ''Hi-5'' (for "Cultural Festivals")
| Best Preschool Programme
|((won))
|-
!scope="row" rowspan=3|[[Asian Television Awards]]
|2007
|rowspan=3 data-sort-value="Hi-5"| ''Hi-5''
|rowspan=2|Best Children's Programme
|((nom|Runner-up))
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>((cite web|url= http://www.asiantvawards.com/winners/2007-winners/ | work = Asian Television Awards | title = 2007 Winners | access-date = 27 February 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323232031/http://www.asiantvawards.com/winners/2007-winners/|archive-date=23 March 2016))</ref>
|-
|2010
|((nom))
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>((cite news|url=http://philtimes.com.au/15th-asian-television-awards-2010-nominees-announced/|date=18 October 2014|title=15th Asian Television Awards 2010 nominees announced|newspaper=Phil Times|access-date=27 February 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420130751/http://philtimes.com.au/15th-asian-television-awards-2010-nominees-announced/|archive-date=20 April 2013))</ref>
|-
|2017
|Best Preschool Programme
|((won))
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="2017atvnom">((cite web|url= https://www.asiantvawards.com/2017-nominees/ | work = Asian Television Awards | title = 2017 Nominees | access-date = 15 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115143405/https://www.asiantvawards.com/2017-nominees/|archive-date=15 November 2017|url-status=live))</ref>
|-
!scope="row" rowspan=10| [[Logie Awards]]
|[[Logie Awards of 2000|2000]]
|rowspan=10 data-sort-value="Hi-5"| ''Hi-5''
|rowspan=4|[[Logie Award for Most Outstanding Children's Program|Most Outstanding Children's Program]]
|((won))
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="2000logies"/>
|-
|[[Logie Awards of 2001|2001]]
|((won)) (Tied)((refn|''Hi-5'' was tied with ''[[Round the Twist]]''.<ref name="2001logies"/>|group=note))
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="2001logies"/>
|-
|[[Logie Awards of 2002|2002]]
|((nom))
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/logie2002.html |title=2002 Logie Awards |publisher=Australian Television Information Archive |access-date=27 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007012355/http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/logie2002.html|archive-date=7 October 2015 |url-status=live))</ref>
|-
|[[Logie Awards of 2003|2003]]
|((nom))
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/logie2003.html |title=2003 Logie Awards |publisher=Australian Television Information Archive |access-date=27 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007011151/http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/logie2003.html|archive-date=7 October 2015 |url-status=live ))</ref>
|-
|[[Logie Awards of 2004|2004]]
|Most Outstanding Children's Preschool Program 
|((won))
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="2004logies"/>
|-
|[[Logie Awards of 2005|2005]]
|rowspan=5|Most Outstanding Children's Program
|((nom))
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/logie2005.html |title=2005 Logie Awards |publisher=Australian Television Information Archive |access-date=27 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006222127/http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/logie2005.html|archive-date=6 October 2015 |url-status=live ))</ref>
|-
|[[Logie Awards of 2006|2006]]
|((nom))
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/logie2006.html |title=2006 Logie Awards |publisher=Australian Television Information Archive |access-date=27 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007004213/http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/logie2006.html|archive-date=7 October 2015 |url-status=live))</ref>
|-
|[[Logie Awards of 2008|2008]]
|((nom))
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/logie2008.html |title=2008 Logie Awards |publisher=Australian Television Information Archive |access-date=27 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007001542/http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/logie2008.html|archive-date=7 October 2015 |url-status=live))</ref>
|-
|[[Logie Awards of 2010|2010]]
|((nom))
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/logie2010.html |title=2010 Logie Awards |publisher=Australian Television Information Archive |access-date=27 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007002733/http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/logie2010.html|archive-date=7 October 2015 |url-status=live))</ref>
|-
|[[Logie Awards of 2011|2011]]
|((nom))
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/logie2011.html |title=2011 Logie Awards |publisher=Australian Television Information Archive |access-date=27 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007020113/http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/logie2011.html|archive-date=7 October 2015 |url-status=live))</ref>
|-
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==Notes==
((reflist|group="note"))

==See also==
* [[List of longest-running Australian television series]]

==References==
((Reflist))

==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150704220608/http://www.hi-5world.com/content/default.aspx Archived Hi-5 Website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20010312171545/http://ninemsn.com.au/kids/hi5/default.asp/ Archived NineMSN site]
* ((IMDb title|id=0294104|title=Hi-5 (Australia)))

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