Australian children's band "The Wiggles" has negotiated an exclusive licensing-rights deal with the Walt Disney Company. The arrangement will permit overseas performers to audition as members in non-Australian Wiggles bands. New Wiggles bands will be first launched in Taiwan and Japan. Wiggles business manager, Mike Conway, said Asian audiences have responded well to the band's music.
Possible licensing in France, Germany and Italy is also being investigated. Conway noted that overseas programs will be very similar to the original Australian concept, but will be performed in other languages by local artists.
Possible licensing in France, Germany and Italy is also being investigated. Conway noted that overseas programs will be very similar to the original Australian concept, but will be performed in other languages by local artists.