The Jitterbugs Show

* MAIN STAGE ACT

* INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED

* FIRST CLASS CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT

* UNIQUE

* HIGH ENERGY

* INTERACTIVE

* ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SHOW

 

Sensational children’s show.  Interactive, entertaining and educational.   The children love the bug theme & all the friendly and colourful characters in the show. A non-stop, interactive musical extravaganza. The Jitterbugs are in their 20th year of performing national and international. 

 

The best Eco friendly show ever! The show is filled with non-stop entertainment and educational segments which encourage interactive audience participation. With gentle messages The Jitterbugs characters through song and dance teach the children from an early age the importance of caring for our environment.  Hug Bug & Snug Bug the sensational Lady Bugs, Jessie the gor-jess butterfly, Feebee the boogying bumble bee, Snappy the Happy Crocodile, Hopsie the Ballerina Bunny and Frogodile all want to contribute to our beautiful earth and teach the children the importance of caring for our world and caring for us bugs. ‘We are the beginning of the food chain, without us bugs there would not be any fish or birds. Without bees there wouldn’t be any plants or trees”. It would be a very dark world.

 

The Jitterbugs show apart from being very entertaining is also educational and very, very interactive. Within this non-stop song and dance musical show we talk about bugs - “Where they live, where they sleep, where they come from, what they eat & drink, and what they produce”. The show is filled with fitness, exercise, safety segments, environmental segments and lots of excitement. Even the mums, dads, Grandma’s and Grandpa’s get hooked on this sensational show!"

 

 

TESTIMONIALS

“The Jitterbugs performed live, as part of the 2016 Summer at the House program. They were a pleasure to work with and the performances were fun, high energy and a big hit with our audiences. A great addition to our summer program”  Jamie Dawson, Senior Producer, Sydney Opera House

Green and groovy and just so much fun! As the MC of the annual Variety Club Kids Christmas party I can tell you The Jitterbugs WOW our crowd of some 15,000 kids, parents and teachers.  The kids are straight up dancing and of course learn while they are at it.  I’d like to thank The Jitterbugs for their generosity in donating their time and their talents each year for our party.   Moira McLean  TV PRESENTER & MC 

 

We were very lucky to secure The Jitterbugs for our annual community event, Australia Day Celebrations Carss Bush Park 2011and 2012. Their communication throughout the process was fantastic. They were also able to provide all the professional documentation we required as a pre-requiste to engaging their services without fuss. On the actual day, they followed all of our instructions and gave our young audience a compelling and exciting performance. The Jitterbugs were fresh, fun and informative. Thank you, Jitterbugs, for making Australia Day 2011 & 2012 at Carss Bush Park a great success. We look forward to working with you again. All the best!!  

Bridget Keating, Events Coordinator,  KOGARAH CITY COUNCIL

 “Your professionalism, the Jitterbugs friendliness, and great organization skills made our family day Dec. Christmas Party a very memorable one.  Despite last minute changes and add on tasks, you did it with a smile and delivered a spectacular show, not to mention the vibrant costumes with the lively Jitterbugs bursting into songs which mesmerized both the kids and adults too.

Highly recommend for corporate family days and entertainment for kids” 

Melanie Joisce,  Executive Assistant,  HYUNDAI  MOTOR COMPANY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

“The Jitterbugs performed for our companies Xmas Family Day November 2010 and truly made it a special event for young and older.  The performance, story line, costumes, music was great and they topped it off by getting our Santa involved and helped giving out presents to kids. Thank you Jitterbugs for making it a truly great and memorable event.

Many thanks and until next year!!”

Samantha Crisford-Eade,  HR Manager - Australia and New Zealand, S C JOHNSON

Hi Ellen, Thanks again for coming along and entertaining the kids at the Royal Motor Yacht Clubs Annual Kids Christmas Party Newport. Although I could not be there on the day the reports from our members was that it was a fantastic morning of entertainment, singing and dance. I hear that the kids loved the spider the best and were also extremely excited to see the crocodile slither down the stairwell… Both the parents and children were most entertained and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

Karen Baldwin,  General Manager,  ROYAL MOTOR YACHT CLUB

“On behalf of 5000 special kids and carers, many, many thanks for supporting Variety and participating in the 2010 & 2011 Variety Children's Christmas party. It is really appreciated in what must be an incredibly busy time of year for you all.

From the smiles and dancing way back from the stage, the Jitterbugs were a real hit. Everyone enjoyed their involvement and interaction.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

I look forward to seeing you again
Best wishes”
Marg White ,  Variety Club of Australia,  VARIETY CLUB OF AUSTRALIA

“The Jitterbugs performed at Darling Harbour on Australia Day to a capacity crowd of all ages, who were totally entertained and thrilled by their performance. In a time where there is an abundance of very ordinary, patronising and mostly derivative children’s entertainment, I was delightfully surprised by the very original, highly energetic and very entertaining performance. Their show is a very polished show performed by extremely dedicated performers and their costumed friends who have an undeniable talent for entertaining children. We will be having them back very soon!”          

Sal Sharah,  Events Co-ordinator, Performance,  DARLING HARBOUR

‘The Jitterbugs’ features uniquely bug characters on stage throughout the show with lots of audience participation and giveaways. Entertainment for the kids during school holidays has become “BIG” business which in the past have been dominated mostly by the guys - namely “The Wiggles” and “The Hooley Dooleys” and have proven very popular with the kids. But, Watch out guys!  ‘The Jitterbugs’ are on your trail!”      

Norm Bakker,  Entertainment Manager,  HORNSBY RSL CLUB

 ‘The Jitterbugs’ School Holiday performances during the recent April NSW School Holidays ‘The Jitterbugs’ performed two high energy shows over 3 days at St Ives Shopping village. Their colourful characters and energetic young performers kept the crowds enthralled and delighted. We had strong attendance at all shows and this translated into full capacity participants in other activities offered in the centre before and after the shows. We believe that it was the attraction of The jitterbugs that brought the crowds into the centre. Customers from outside of our traditional trading zone came just for ‘The Jitterbugs’. Ellen and her crew were highly professional adopting their performance to suit the environment and the audience. Ellen made sure that two distinct shows were performed each day to encourage the audience to stay until the next show. This tactic worked very well with strong attendances of over 100 at each show. More importantly the residual impact at our retailers (especially food and beverages) was noticed with increased activity in the adjacent food court between shows. St Ives Shopping Village will definitely be booking ‘The Jitterbugs’ again for next year’s program of holiday entertainment. Please feel free to contact the undersigned should you wish to discuss our recommendations further.”

Sue McKindlay,  Marketing Manager,  ST IVES SHOPPING VILLAGE

“The Jitterbugs brought in the crowds with their “Get Up & Go” show

at Winston Hills Mall during January, 2006.

Their high energy show attracted huge audiences and their effervescent personalities coupled with great performances kept the crowds completely entertained. Their professionalism shined through as seasoned artists.

Great voices, cute costumes, catchy music, infectious energy and great fun. You couldn’t do better for a holiday show that actually entertains.

Great cast and good management!”

Kerry Christoff,  WINSTON HILLS MALL

 “We have been associated with The Jitterbugs for 8 years.

The Jitterbugs have proven to be very popular with our youngsters. The Jitterbugs are so popular we had to go from one night a month to two.

Our partnership with The Jitterbugs has been one of the best moves we have made.”

Karen Newlan,  Promotions Manager, Club Five Dock

 

 “The Jitterbugs” presentation is “bright and tight”, reflecting long hours of rehearsal but at the same time they never appeared to lose touch with their audience, be it the young on whom their act is focused or the older folk who were obviously entertained as well. Someone in my hearing said, “Look out the Wiggles!” I think they may be right. The Jitterbugs is a class kids act that stretches further than most! I was most impressed.”  

F. John MacKenzie,  Events Co-ordinator,  WESTFIELDS

 ““We broadcast the Classic Hits 2WS breakfast show once a month from a different school around Sydney… we call it Back To School Friday and I must say that ‘The Jitterbugs’ have been a great additive to all our shows. Greg Pace presenter/producer from 2WS says “The children absolutely LOVE them and when all the characters come out to do their thing, it’s really hard to contain them…talk about excited!!!”

I think that it’s great that ‘The Jitterbugs’ are out there with this energetic colourful show that’s really hard to ignore… sooner or later you feel the URGE  to get up with all the kids and dance around. Someone once said, “Work like you don’t need the Money and Dance like there’s no one Watching… and it’s True…” ‘The Jitterbugs’ are always Fun, Energetic & Entertaining, a hardworking outfit that everyone loves… and the ones that are unaware of them, well…they’re missing out!””

Greg Pace,  Presenter- Producer,  RADIO STATION 2WS

“On behalf of Parramatta City Council, I would like to extend our gratitude for your great work at the Australia Day Celebrations. ‘The Jitterbugs’ delivered a fantastic show, enjoyed by children and adults alike. The choreography, costumes and repertoire were truly first class. Australia Day in Parramatta attracted record crowds this year- estimated at 180,000 throughout the day-and it is council’s belief that it was the standard of entertainment that brought the people to the park in droves. The program included James Morrison, Rhonda Burchmore, Spice Power Tribute Show, Fireworks and it was great to have ‘The Jitterbugs’ as part of that outstanding program.”   

Heather Evans,  Events Co-ordinator,  PARRAMATTA CITY COUNCIL

 Previous performances include major venues -

• Sydney Opera House 2016 x 4 shows
• Carols in the Domain Christmas 2015
• Olympic Regatta Stadium Penrith City Council Australia Day 2015
• Darling Harbour Australia Day 1999 & 2000,
• Darling Harbour along with High 5
• Parramatta Park Australia Day 1999 & New Years Eve 1999-2000
• Carols by Candle Light The San Hospital Wahroonga 2000 &  2003,
• Parramatta Olympic Festival 2000, 
• Birkenhead Point Easter 2000,
• Coogee RSL, 
• Castle Hill RSL,
• Ryde- Eastwood Leagues Club,
• Epping RSL,
• Hornsby RSL, 
• Asquith Leagues,
• Mosman RSL,
• Rooty Hill RSL,
• Cronulla Sharks Leagues,
• Blacktown Workers,
• Dural Country Club,
• Hakoah Club Bondi,
• Mt. Pritchard Com. Club,
• The Galston Club, Cessnock RSL,
• Pittwater RSL,
• Wentworthville Leagues,
• Doyalson RSL,
• Drummoyne RSL,
• Canley Heights RSL & Westfield Shopping towns Hornsby,
• Miranda & Hurstville, Pymble Town Hall,
• Fairs & Festivals for City Councils,
• Westmead Children’s Hospital -Teddy Bears Picnic Superdome 2002 & 2004(audience 10,000)
• Burwood RSL Christmas 2002 (audiences 700)
• North Sydney Leagues Club Christmas Party (audience 1,300)
• State Transit Authority Fun Day (audience 10,000)
• Parramatta City Councils
• Spring Carnivale along with Diesel (audience 5,000)
• Parramatta City Council New Years Eve Celebrations (audience 8,000) 2005
• Liverpool City Council Australia Day,
• Menangel Races,
• Warwick Farm, Randwick Racecourse,
• Nth Sydney Anzac Memorial Club,
• Seven Hills RSL Club,
• Burwood Festival,
• Club Five Dock,
• Nelson Bay RSL,
• Hill Song Sydney Showground 
• St. Ives Showground,
• Moorebank Sports Club,
• Riverstone RSL,
• Ettalong Memorial Club,
• Winston Hills Mall,
• Australia Day 2006 Kur-in-gai Council (est. 5,000) & Ryde City Council (estimated audience 5,000)
• Make a Wish Foundation Home bush Stadium 2004 & 2006.
• Dec 3rd 2006 was huge with 3 Sold out concerts at St. Mary’s Band Club,
• Seven Hills RSL and Moorebank Sports Club all in one day.
• Club Foster,
• Mudgee Soldiers Club,
• Wentworthville Leagues 2006 2 x Sold Out Concerts,
• Ettalong Memorial Club 2005 & 2006,
• Mingarra Sports Club 2005 & 2006,
• Manly Leagues Club Northern Peninsula Playgroup Association 2006.
• McDonalds McHappy Day Head office Thornleigh 2006,
• Pittwater RSL 2006, PCYC Bankstown 2006,
• Dee Why RSL
• Bankstown Safety Expo 2005 & 2006 at Bankstown Centro,
• Mussellbrook Marketplace,
• Castle Hill RSL 2005, 2006, 2008 SOLD OUT CONCERTS.
• The Sophie Delezio and the Day with Difference Concert at Clontarf  Dec 2006 was a day to remember along with our show at Wahroonga Bush School for the Christie Family Ben & Ella to raise funds for the Oncology ward at the Children’s Hospital Westmead. In 2007,
• The Jitterbugs have entertained thousands of children at
• Fairfield & Prairiewood Leisure Centres,
• Australia Day at Gough Whitlam Park Earlwood,
• AJC Randwick Corporate Fun days for Law Firm Henry Yorke Davis and IAG Insurance,
• the worlds biggest Playgroup Concert at Bicentennial Park Glebe,
• St Ives Shopping Village,
• many playroup concerts including Jindabyne 2007,2008 and a fantastic run of 8 shows at Warringah Mall Brookvale July, 2007.
• Warriewood Square,
• Bass Hill Shopping centre,
• Port Stephens council,
• Temora and West Wyalong Playgroups Oct. 2007,
• Club Five Dock 2004,2005,2006,2008,
• Albury/Wodonga Children’s Fair 2007,
• Corporate for 3M at Luna Park,
• Burwood Council Dec. 2007, 2008
• Kinross Country Muster Albury 2008,
• Burwood RSL,
• Blacktown RSL,
• St. Johns Park Bowling Club,
• Penrith Panthers,
• Holroyd City council’s Kids day out,
• Blacktown Workers,
• Kogarah Library,
• Harbord Diggers,
• Canterbury/Hurlstone Park RSL,
• Windsor Riverview Shopping Centre 2008. Shoalhaven Ex services Club,
• Cooma RSL,
• West Belconnen Leagues,
• The Station Resort Jindabyne,
• TheMean Fiddler,
• Mosman RSL,
• Club Marconi,
• Albury/Wodonga Council Children’s Fair 2007,2008,
• Bowen Fishing Classic Whitsundays,
• The Hills Centre of the Performing Arts,
• Mittagong RSL,
• Goulburn RSL, Boorowa Irish Woolfest, Inala Fair,
• Dubbo Kids at Heart Festival,
• Special Children’s Christmas Party DARWIN,
• Hyundai Corporate,
• Credit Suisse Corporate,
• Vittoria Coffee Corporate Randwick Race course,
• Eureka Funds Management Corporate,
• 3M Corporate Taronga Zoo,
• Cronulla Council Spring Festival
• North Sydney Festival,
• North Sydney Carols by Candlelight 2013,
• Australian Brewery Australia Day 2014
• Chatswood City Council Spring Festivals 2011-2014
• Lane Cove City Council Indigenous Festival & Carols by Candle Light 2014
• Sydney International Regatta Centre Australia Day - Penrith City Council 2015
• Mosman RSL 2015
• Castle Hill RSL 2015
• Auburn Council Spring Festival 2015
• Parklands Foodfest Abbotsbury 2015
• Taren Point Bowling Club 2015
• St Ives North Public School
• Corowa RSL
• Sweet Valley Sounds Music Festival 2016,
• Imperial Centre Gosford,
• Blacktown Library,
• Stanhope Library,
• Revesby Workers Club,
• Annandale Footprints Eco Festival,
• Singleton Annual Show,
• Canterbury Hurlstone RSL,
• Christmas Spectaculars Gateway Church Swansea,
• Everglades Golf Club,
• Penang Gardens Carols along with Star 104fm
• Grand Opening of Darling Harbour Exhibition Centre Dec 2016,
• Regrowth Festival  Hunter Valley 2017,
• Ballerat City Council Melbourne, Moree on a Plate Festival,
• Botanic Gardens Auburn,
• Agricultural Show Hamilton Melbourne
• Solomon Islands Carols performing to 35,000 in Honiara
• Northern Beaches Carols
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