Kids’ YouTube sensation Blippi brings world tour to Bonus Arena
By Simon Bristow
Children’s YouTube sensation Blippi will bring his world tour to Hull this year with a visit to the Bonus Arena.
There will be three shows at the Myton Street venue on Saturday, September 23 – at 10.30am, 1pm and 3pm – with tickets going on general sale at 10am on Friday.
Blippi, along with best friend Meekah, inspires curiosity in pre-schoolers around the world by creating content and experiences that are relatable, accessible and make learning fun. Blippi has become a worldwide sensation with more than one billion monthly views on YouTube and more than 50 million fans around the world.
The Hull shows are part of Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, which offers younger audiences the chance to dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special.
Organisers said: “Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party!”
Blippi’s online and broadcast shows are available in more than 20 languages, including ASL, and are distributed by more than 30 global broadcast and streaming partners around the world including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Roku, Virgin Media and Kidoodle.
Meekah, Blippi’s creative, inventive, cart-wheel-loving pal, stars alongside Blippi in Blippi's Treehouse on Amazon and also launched her own YouTube channel in September.
“With new music, characters, monster trucks, and even the Blippi mobile, we’re thrilled to bring Blippi to even more kids and families around the world in a brand new show,” said Stephen Shaw, founder and co-president of Round Room Live.
“Following the success of Blippi The Musical, we’re excited for audiences to create memorable experiences with Blippi, with all the amazing music, production, and energy they expect, but in a way they’ve never seen before.”
“It’s very special to witness the love that our fans have for Blippi and his buddies, and the joy this beloved character brings to families around the world,” said Susan Vargo, head of live events at Moonbug Entertainment.
“Our live experiences bring families together to make memories that will last a lifetime. With Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour fans can expect catchy music, lots of dancing and a whole lot of fun.”
For Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, the character Blippi will be played by professional stage performers selected specifically for the show
Tickets go on general sale on Friday, March 24 at 10am from www.bonusarenahull.com or by visiting Ticketmaster. VIP and hospitality upgrades are also available for all shows – email hull@eu.asmglobal.com for further details.