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Since January 2009 I have been a part of the awesome group called Hi-5.

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.” *

For me Hi-5 is a special job, I quite simply get to do what I love. I have the honour of working with very special charities…

The Starlight Children’s Foundation, World Vision and many others.

I get the honour of being able to teach children all over the world through my Hi-5 segment ‘Making Music’ how to find a love for music, and I get the oppertunity to make a child’s day just by walking into the room, that’s special.

Stevie, Casey, Fely, Lauren and Tim from Hi-5

Stevie, Casey, Fely, Lauren and Tim from Hi-5

I have always been a ‘people person’ and being a member of Hi-5 you are always meeting thousands of fun people. Not only do I get to meet them but I get to work with them.

The people in Hi-5 who are most special to me are of course my awesome cast mates… Lauren Brant, Casey Burgess, Fely Irvine and Stevie Nicholson, these four people rock.

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What is your favourite Hi-5 Songs?

There are so many but right now I guess

Hi-5 Series 11 Favourites: Happy Monster Dance and Zoo Party and You’re my Teddy Bear.

Hi-5 Series 12 Favourites: Happy House, Martian Groove and Tippy Tippy Toes.

Hi-5 Songs from Series Previous:

Santa Claus is Coming, L.O.V.E, Ready or Not.

Those would be my Favourite Hi-5 Songs for now.

What is best part of being in Hi-5?

That’s easy, it’s the children. On tour, the best part of the day is performing for them. The children no-matter which country or state or town are always so excited to see us and share in all the fun we have. It reminds you of how special it is to be doing this job every day. I am very fortunate.

What is your all time Favourite Boy’s/Girl’s Name?

I like the name Wiremu. Pronounced Wid-eh-mu. It is Maori for William. Every Wiremu I have met has been a great guy. Like it or not that always affects your decision when choosing names.

What are you most proud of?

I am proud of being affiliated with amazing Charities. Stevie, Casey, Lauren, Fely and I are all Ambassadors for World Vision Australia, The Starlight Foundation and The Premier’s Reading Challenge.

With the help of them we can make a difference to many children from all over the world.

What is life like outside of Hi-5?

Anything outdoors, I love it. I Sail, Kayak, Run, Camp, Hike, Fly RC Planes, Cycle.

Anything to do with the Arts, I love that also. I’m talking Music, Drama, Dance, Massive Productions, Tiny Productions.

I was very fortunate to grow up in an area in New Zealand called Blenheim. It is a small town that I feel shaped the way I live my life today, Blenheim is surrounded by beautiful things. For example The Marlborough Sounds, Wairau River, The Wither Hills it is all there. So I spent the most of my childhood exploring and enjoying the land that I was living in.

But also the town had and still has a very strong Arts Community. So I grew up learning about Music, Drama and always at Musical Rehearsals, both my own and my families/friends, and then finding things to do around the stunning countryside. Be it Sailing, Hiking, Mountain Biking or even Soap Box Racing.

Even though I have left Blenheim now I still live my life this way. When I can I am always finding adventure outdoors and when it comes to anything in the Arts it is my passion.

KEEP IN TOUCH

Feel free to leave a message here on my blog.

Or you can find me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter if you like.

Thoughts and Good Vibes to ALL!

Tim Maddren

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