EVERYBODY WANTS TO JOIN THE fleaBITE BAND

<p>fleaBITE wants to start a new insect band. He travels round New Zealand (via dog) with his musical sidekicks The Fabulous Fleamales. </p> <p>At each small town, fleaBITE interviews an insect musician keen to get their musical careers started before their life cycle ends.</p> <p></p> <p>Over 13 episodes we introduce 13 eccentric insect characters and their instrument of choice.</p> <p>We also give kids an insight into species we usually regard with fear or disgust. </p> <p>Is a dust mite eating skin flakes really so different from us eating corn flakes? </p> <p>Have cicadas really been percussionists for millions of years? </p> <p></p> <p>fleaBITE already has a following in NZ, Australia and the USA for our quirky, award-winning kids’ music and animated clips. </p> <p>EVERYBODY WANTS TO JOIN THE FLEABITE BAND takes fleaBITE’s music in a whole new direction while retaining our trademark cheeky humour.</p> <p></p> <p>Made with help from Creative NZ.</p>

SUZY THE SOUTHERN ANT

Cruisey Suzy the Southern Ant (from Stewart Island, New Zealand) is a top sheila who showcases the rhythms of the thumb piano (or mbira).

12-28
07:54

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.

12-21
08:26

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.

12-14
06:22

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.

12-07
06:05

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.

11-30
05:09

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.

11-23
06:01

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.

11-16
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MARCO THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY

Beautiful Marco the Monarch Butterfly (from Foxton, New Zealand) showcases the joyful sound of the Cuban guitar (or tres). Made with help from Creative NZ

11-09
06:38

MAGGIE THE MITE

Maggie the Mite (from Sanson, New Zealand) plays a ukulele that can only be seen with a microscope.

11-01
06:45

WALTER THE WASP

Walter the Wasp (from Levin, New Zealand) is a punk rocker who upsets the neighbours with his loud electric guitar

10-25
04:55

CAMILLA THE CRANEFLY MASTER

Camilla the Crane Fly (from Christchurch, New Zealand) is a classy lady and a talented harp player.Weekly episodes are available on all podcast platforms so don't forget to review and subscribe!Made with the help of Creative New Zealand ❤️

10-18
04:55

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 ❤️

10-05
05:30

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.

09-27
05:45

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