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5 Seconds of Summer Bring Out The Wiggles in Melbourne
5 Seconds of Summer surprised fans at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Monday by bringing The Wiggles onstage for the band’s final song, “Everyone’s a Star!”. The crossover brought together two well-known Australian acts and turned the concert finale into a nostalgic moment.
The performance included The Wiggles’ current members and characters Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and the Tree of Wisdom, as well as original Purple Wiggle Jeff Fatt. The show was part of 5SOS’s Everyone’s a Star! World Tour, supporting their sixth album, which reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200. The band has played Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, with Adelaide and Perth still to come on the Australian leg.
In short
- The Wiggles joined 5 Seconds of Summer for a surprise Melbourne finale.
- They performed “Everyone’s a Star!” at Rod Laver Arena.
- The cameo brought together two Australian acts on tour.
Explained simply
5 Seconds of Summer, often called 5SOS, are an Australian pop-rock band formed in Sydney. The Wiggles are an Australian children’s music group known for their songs, colourful characters and generations of young fans.
The two acts come from different parts of Australian pop culture, but both are widely recognised at home and abroad. 5SOS are touring behind their sixth album, while The Wiggles’ long history means their appearance can evoke memories for adults who grew up watching them.