"Ready Steady Wiggle!"
ABC Commercial has sold two seasons of children’s musical group The Wiggles’ smash hit TV series "Ready Steady Wiggle!" to Sky UK for its new channel Sky Kids. With catchy songs and engaging stories, the series is perfect programming for the channel, which is curated to inspire and entertain preschoolers.
Seen around the world, "Ready, Steady, Wiggle!" is the beloved group’s premier TV offering which features new and fan favourite songs, playful dances and stories grounded in early childhood education principles. Acquired by Sky Kids, the latest season is the first to showcase the talents of eight gender-balanced and diverse Wiggles including Tsehay Hawkins and John Pearce. ABC Commercial holds distribution rights in English-speaking territories for the Wiggles’ current catalogue.
Jessica Ellis, Head of ABC Commercial said: “The Wiggles have brought joy to families around the world for many years and will continue to do so well into the future. ABC Commercial is proud to represent the number one children’s act in the world, and to be working with Sky Kids to bring high quality Australian content to its audiences.”
The Wiggles have entertained millions of families across the world for over 30 years and are looking forward to connecting with a new generation of fans in the UK.
Luke Field, The Wiggles General Manager, said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Sky Kids. 2023 is going to be a banner year for The Wiggles, with our North American tour later this year and a brand-new TV show in the works. As we celebrate our 32nd year of entertaining children around the world, we are excited to continue introducing children in the UK to all the Wiggly fun.”