The Hooley Dooleys were an Australian children's music and performance act which began in 1996. Their material was aimed at children between the ages of two and seven.[1] They originally appeared on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), but then appeared on commercial television and as a live touring act. Early members of the group were David Butts, Antoine Demarest and Bruce Thorburn; director and producer was Jacqueline Cairns; and the early childhood advisor was Angela McLean.[2]
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 Members of the Hooley Dooleys with firefighters of Fire and Rescue NSW, 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Children's |
| Years active | 1996–2009 |
| Labels | ABC, ABC Music, EMI, Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. |
| Past members |
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By 1998, the group was directed and produced by Jane Davidson.[1] In November that year David Brearly of The Australian reported that there were hostilities between management and the entertainers regarding marketing and conflict of interests.[3]
At the ARIA Music Awards of 1999 their fourth studio album, Pop!, won the Best Children's Album trophy.[4] The group was nominated in the same category in seven other years.[5]
By 2000, their producer and director was Colin Bromley,[6] and, by 2004, Thorburn had left the group with Butts and Demarest set to continue.[7] In June 2006, they ended their association with the ABC, and entered into a new distribution deal with Warner Bros.[8]
For their 2006 material, additional voices were provided by Kirsten Butts – wife of David Butts – and Mal Heap; they were produced by Jill Coleburn, and directed by Missy Stephens-Gaha.[9][10] In February 2007 The Australian's Michael Bodey and Jim Gaines described how The Hooley Dooleys had "broken free in contentious circumstances", the group had been restricted at the ABC to "merely bit players below the [network's] premier suite of money-spinners, The Wiggles, Bananas in Pyjamas and Play School".[8] The group planned to enhance their associated characters: Tickle the Doodat, to promote tolerance; Russell the Muscley Kangaroo, (health and fitness); Penelope Perfect (creativity); and Captain Catastrophe (safety).[8]
By 2008, Butts was the only original member of the group which consisted of seven performers.[9] New characters were Lou Lou, Katie, Adam and Ginner, which joined Tickle, Russell and Captain.[11] The ensemble toured rural New South Wales in July 2009,[12] however The Hooley Dooleys disbanded later that year.
Cast
editOriginal members
edit- David Butts, (b. 6 August 1961) Blue – saxophone, keyboards, guitar, vocals, songwriter, producer (1996–2009)[7]
- As of 6 August 2008, Butts' 47th birthday, was married to his wife, Kirsten and the couple had four children.[9] Butts also had a daughter from a previous relationship.[9] He had studied at Sydney Conservatorium of Music and then worked as a music teacher before forming The Hooley Dooleys in 1996.[9]
- Antoine Demarest, (b. 8 November 1972) Red – trombone, keyboards, guitar, vocals, songwriter, producer (1996–2006)[7]
- As of April 2003, Demarest, aged 30, and his wife, Jane, had a daughter named Tara.
- Since having been in the Hooley Dooleys, Demarest had been actively continuing a music career including later forming a new group with Bruce Thorburn called Loop De Loop and even releasing his own album in 2013 called Ant-1.
- Bruce Thorburn, (b. 10 February 1960) Yellow – violin, keyboards, guitar, vocals, songwriter, producer (1996–2003)
- As of April 2003, Thorburn, aged 43, and his wife, Mandy, had three children - twin daughters Ella and Ruby and son Oscar.
- Since having left the Hooley Dooleys, Thorburn would later reunite with Demarest in forming a new comedy group called Loop De Loop.
Other characters
edit- Russell the Muscley Kangaroo – (1996–2009)
- Tickle the Doodat – (1997–2009)
- Chalk and Cheese the Cockatoos – (2002)
- Poss the Possum – (2002–2005)
- Captain Catastrophe – (2004–2009)
- Penelope Perfect – (2004–2006)
- Lou Lou – (2007–2008)
- Katie – (2007–2008)
- Adam – (2007–2008)
- Ginner – (2007–2008)
Awards
editARIA Music Awards
edit| Year | Nominated works | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Splash | Best Children's Album | Nominated |
| 1998 | Ready Set... Go! | Nominated | |
| 1999 | Pop! | Won | |
| 2001 | Keep on Dancing | Nominated | |
| 2002 | Roll Up! Roll Up! | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Wonderful | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Super Dooper | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Smile | Nominated |
APRA Music Awards
edit| Year | Nominated works | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Hooley Dooleys | Most Performed Children's Work | Nominated |
| 1999 | Ooga Chuga (In The Jungle) | Nominated |
Albums
edit- The Hooley Dooleys (1996)
- Splash (1997)
- Ready, Set... Go! (1998)
- Pop! (1999)
- Keep on Dancing (2000)
- Roll Up! Roll Up! (2001)
- Oopsadazee (2002)
- Wonderful (2003)
- Super Dooper (2004)
- Smile (2005)
Videography
edit- The Hooley Dooleys (1997)
- Ready, Set... Go (1998)
- Pop! (1999)
- Keep on Dancing (2000)
- Roll Up! Roll Up! (2001)
- The Hooley Dooleys to the Rescue (2002)
- Oopsadazee (2002)
- Wonderful (2003)
- All Together Now (2004)
- Super Dooper (2004)
- At the Farm (2005)[13]
- How 2 Exercise (2006)[10]
- How 2 Go to School (2006)[14]
- How 2 Give at Christmas (2006)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Davidson, Jane; The Hooley Dooleys (1998), The Hooley Dooleys, Ready, Set – Go!, ABC Video (Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)). National Library of Australia, retrieved 6 May 2014
- ^ Lumsden, Virginia; Cairns, Jacqueline; McLean, Angela; The Hooley Dooleys (1997), The Hooley Dooleys, ABC for Kids (Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)). National Library of Australia, retrieved 5 May 2014,
Summary: In this their first video the Hooley Dooleys are joined by their furry friends, Russell the muscley Kangaroo and Tickle the doodat. Credits: Executive producer, Virginia Lumsden; Producer, director, Jacqueline Cairns; Writers, The Hooley Dooleys; Early childhood advisor, Angela McLean. Cast: The Hooley Dooleys are David Butts, Antoine Demarest and Bruce Thorburn
. - ^ Brearly, David (24 November 1998). "Rumpus in Aunty's Nursery". The Australian. News Corp Australia. p. 13. ISSN 1038-8761.
- ^ "ARIA Awards – History: Winners by Year 1999". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 5 May 2014.
- ^ "ARIA Awards – Search Results 'Hooley'". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 5 May 2014.
- ^ The Hooley Dooleys; Butts, David; Bromley, Colin; Demarest, Antoine; Thorburn, Bruce; Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Roadshow Entertainment (2000), Keep on Dancing, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC): Roadshow Entertainment. National Library of Australia, retrieved 6 May 2014
- ^ a b c The Hooley Dooleys; Butts, David; Demarest, Antoine (2004), Super Dooper, ABC Music (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). National Library of Australia, retrieved 6 May 2014
- ^ a b c Bodey, Michael; Gaines, Jim (22 February 2007). "Band Strikes Hooley Dooley of a Deal". The Australian. News Corp Australia. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
- ^ a b c d e Clohesy, Bernadette (24 August 2008). "Expert in the Family". Sun Herald. Archived from the original on 6 May 2014. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ a b The Hooley Dooleys (2006), How 2 Exercise, Warner Bros. Entertainment Australia. National Library of Australia, retrieved 6 May 2014
- ^ "The Hooley Dooleys Now on Tour Around Australia". Entertainment Depot. 6 May 2008. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "Hooley Dooley!". The Bingara Advocate. Bingara, NSW. 1 July 2009. Archived from the original on 7 May 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ^ The Hooley Dooleys; Butts, David; Demarest, Antoine (2005), Smile, The Hooley Dooleys Touring Company: ABC Music (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). National Library of Australia, retrieved 6 May 2014
- ^ The Hooley Dooleys (2006), Go to School, Warner Bros. Entertainment Australia. National Library of Australia, retrieved 6 May 2014