EVERYBODY WANTS TO JOIN THE fleaBITE BAND follows fleaBITE on a wild musical mission: to form the greatest insect band the world has ever heard. With his trusty travel companions, The Fabulous Fleamales, he sets off across Aotearoa (New Zealand), usually hitching a ride on the nearest dog.
In every small town, fleaBITE meets a new insect musician desperate to kick-start their career before their life cycle runs out. Across 13 episodes, listeners meet 13 wonderfully eccentric bugs, each with their own personality, quirks, and instrument of choice.
Along the way, kids get a fresh look at species we often fear or squirm at. Are dust mites eating skin flakes really so different from us eating cornflakes? And have cicadas been perfecting percussion for millions of years?
fleaBITE already has a loyal following in New Zealand, Australia, and the USA for our quirky, award-winning kids’ music and animated videos. EVERYBODY WANTS TO JOIN THE fleaBITE BAND takes our sound in a bold new direction, while keeping the cheeky humour that fans love.
Created with support from Creative NZ.
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Cruisey Suzy the Southern Ant (from Stewart Island, New Zealand) is a top sheila who showcases the rhythms of the thumb piano (or mbira).
21 Dec 2020
WIREMU THE WORM
Despite Wiremu the Worm’s (from Pukekohe, New Zealand) long and ancient history, he is passionate about the synthesiser.
Made with help from Creative NZ.
14 Dec 2020
SHELLEY THE KAURI SNAIL
Shelley the Kauri Snail (from Waitakere Ranges, New Zealand) instrument of choice, the tuba, looks just like her own shell.
Made with help from Creative NZ.
7 Dec 2020
GAVIN THE TUNNELWEB SPIDER
Gavin the Tunnelweb Spider (from Blenheim, New Zealand) might look scary but he’s a fabulous weaver and a fine bass player.
Made with thanks to Creative NZ.
30 Nov 2020
RAEWYN THE HUHU GRUB
Raewyn the Huhu grub (from Karamea, New Zealand) takes a break from her busy schedule to toot the flute.
Made with help from Creative NZ.
23 Nov 2020
BORIS THE BORER
Boris the Borer (from Nelson, New Zealand) is a borer in more ways than one. But he’s a dab hand at the accordion.
Made with help from Creative NZ.
16 Nov 2020
STEPHANIE THE STICK INSECT
Among her many talents, Stephanie the Stick Insect (from New Plymouth, New Zealand) is a marimba player. She can also grow a new leg if she damages an old one.
Made with help from Creative NZ.
9 Nov 2020
MARCO THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY
Beautiful Marco the Monarch Butterfly (from Foxton, New Zealand) showcases the joyful sound of the Cuban guitar (or tres).
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1 Nov 2020
MAGGIE THE MITE
Maggie the Mite (from Sanson, New Zealand) plays a ukulele that can only be seen with a microscope.
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25 Oct 2020
WALTER THE WASP
Walter the Wasp (from Levin, New Zealand) is a punk rocker who upsets the neighbours with his loud electric guitar.
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18 Oct 2020
CAMILLA THE CRANEFLY MASTER
fleaBITE wants to start a new insect band. He travels round New Zealand (via dog) with his musical sidekicks The Fabulous Fleamales.
At each small town, fleaBITE interviews an insect musician keen to get their musical careers started before their life cycle ends.
5 Oct 2020
MARAMA THE WETA
fleaBITE wants to start a new insect band. He travels round New Zealand (via dog) with his musical sidekicks The Fabulous Fleamales.
At each small town, fleaBITE auditions an insect musician keen to get their musical careers started before their life cycle ends.
This week fleaBITE travels to Hastings, New Zealand to interview Marama the Weta. Marama plays the baritone saxophone cos it’s got a mellow night-time vibe… just like her.
Weekly episodes are available on all podcast platforms so don't forget to review and subscribe!
Made with the help of Creative New Zealand ❤️
27 Sept 2020
SIMON THE CICADA
fleaBITE wants to start a new insect band. He travels round New Zealand (via dog) with his musical sidekicks The Fabulous Fleamales.
At each small town, fleaBITE interviews an insect musician keen to get their musical careers started before their life cycle ends.
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