Who are The Wiggles?
The Wiggles are an Australian children's music group formed in Sydney in 1991. Known for their brightly coloured skivvies and songs such as Hot Potato and Fruit Salad, they became a global entertainment success.
The original members were Anthony Field in blue, Greg Page in yellow, Murray Cook in red and Jeff Fatt in purple. Field, Page and Cook met while studying early childhood education at Macquarie University.
Their songs combine catchy tunes with simple movements, helping young children learn through music and play. Characters such as Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and Captain Feathersword joined their shows.
Global fame
The Wiggles toured the world, sold millions of DVDs and albums, and appeared on television in many countries. At their peak in the 2000s, they were among Australia's highest-earning entertainers.
Over the years, the line-up has changed. Emma Watkins became the first female Wiggle in 2013, wearing yellow, and the group later expanded to include more diverse members.
In 2021, the group's cover of Tame Impala's Elephant topped the triple j Hottest 100, showing their popularity with adults who grew up watching them. They remain a much-loved part of Australian childhood.
Did You Know?
Anthony Field's earlier band, The Cockroaches, had a pop hit in Australia in the 1980s.