Bluey to commemorate five years on air with a ‘festival’ celebrating the popular children’s series
Popular animated children’s show Bluey is celebrating five years on air this month.
Since its debut on the ABC in 2018, the adorable Blue Heeler puppy and her family have garnered a worldwide fan base, with broadcasts on international networks like Disney and CBeebies.
Effortlessly incorporating phrases such as ‘keepy uppy, ‘tactical wees,’ and ‘duck cakes’ into the global vocabulary, the show has not only become a beloved children’s favourite but also a pop culture phenomenon.
To celebrate the significant milestone, ABC is going all out.
Beginning on Monday, October 23rd, the network will unveil Bluey Fest.
The popular animated children’s show Bluey is celebrating five years on air this month
Beginning on Monday, October 23rd, the network will unveil Bluey Fest, a month-long extravaganza that promises an immersive exploration of the Heeler family’s universe
This month-long extravaganza promises an immersive exploration of the Heeler family’s universe.
The ABC has hinted at a special invitation for Australians to join in celebrating the half decade of Bluey, hailed as the ‘Biggest Little Show on Earth.’
ABC iView will also be providing a nostalgic journey down memory lane, streaming cherished episodes from the first three seasons of the show.
Produced in Queensland, Bluey uses many Brisbane locations as inspiration.
Launched in 2018 on the ABC, Bluey was soon hailed for its refreshing characters, and earned rave reviews from critics and parents alike, who applauded its good-natured storylines and riffs on modern parenting.
One of the few kids’ shows enjoyed by parents and children in equal measure, Bluey would eventually go on to win a string of awards worldwide, including a Kids Emmy in 2019 for its tear-jerker episode ‘Sleepytime’.
Launched in 2018 on the ABC, Bluey was soon hailed for its refreshing characters – particularly Bandit as a capable and astute father as opposed to a bumbling background character common in kids’ programming
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