Fans of Bluey, the hit preschool series on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney+, can get ready to dance — with the U.S. release of Bluey: The Album from BBC Studios and Demon Music Group LTD on January 22 across all major streaming platforms. The first singles “Keepy Uppy,” “Here Come The Grannies”, and “Instrument Parade” as well as the “Bluey Theme Tune” and it’s extended version, are available now to stream and download from Amazon, Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube Music.
Bluey: The Album is the perfect soundtrack for family fun and play at home or an outdoor adventure. The album features 17 tracks, all original compositions from Season 1, including music from fan favorite episodes such as “Keepy Uppy,” “Grannies,” “Pool,” and “The Creek,” as well as two new versions of the catchy theme tune. Bluey’s composer, Joff Bush, composed the album with his music team and the cover artwork is designed by Bluey creator Joe Brumm of Ludo Studio. The soundtrack will be released in the U.S. and Australia, with other regions to follow later in the year.
Harriet Newby-Hill, Brand Director, BBC Studios said, “Music plays an important part of the storytelling in Bluey and beautifully encapsulates the warmth, energy and humor of the series. We’re thrilled to bring fans of all ages a collection of songs that captures the joyful and heartfelt spirit of Bluey!”
Adrian Sear, Commercial Director, Demon Music said, “Everyone remembers their first album so we’re excited that this could be the first album for many young Bluey fans and provide the soundtrack for their own played-filled adventures.”
Bluey composer, Joff Bush said, “I’m incredibly proud and honored to be a part of something as special as Bluey. This album is for fans young and old and I hope they enjoy listening to it as much as I loved creating it.”
Season 1 of Bluey arrives on DVD in the U.S. for the first time beginning January 26, available at BBC Shop and Amazon. Two new compilation DVDs featuring all 52 episodes from Season 1 of the hit series will allow kids and families nationwide to immerse themselves in Bluey’s fun-filled, imagination-fuelled adventures any time. The two Bluey releases from BBC Studios, Bluey: Season One: The First Half (January 26) and Bluey: Season One: The Second Half (February 9), will contain episodes 1-26 and 27-52, respectively, and will be available for an SRP of $19.99 each.
Bluey is a multi-award-winning Australian children’s series that has taken Australia and the U.S. by storm and is charming audiences across the globe. Loved by parents and children for its heartfelt and funny portrayal of family life and celebration of play, the series follows Bluey, a 6-year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures that unfold in unpredictable and hilarious ways, bringing her family, friends and community into her world of fun.
In June 2019, BBC Studios struck a global broadcast deal with Disney to premiere Bluey on Disney Junior and Disney+ in all territories outside Australia, New Zealand and Greater China. Bluey arrived stateside with an impressive pedigree and reached 16 million total views across Disney Channel and Disney Junior in Q4 2019. Q1 2020 marked Bluey as a top 6 Disney Junior series with kids and girls 2-5, and a top 5 series with boys 2-5. Across Disney Junior and Disney Channel in Q1 2020, Bluey reached 15.6 million individuals over the age of 2, reaching 21% of all kids 2-5.* This summer, Bluey ranked number 1 on DisneyNOW for 17 weeks.** The second season of Bluey reached 11 million individuals over the age of 2 across Disney Channel and Disney Junior.***
In Australia, Bluey is the most watched series ever on ABC iview, with over 480 million plays across series 1 and 2.**** The series has enjoyed critical success internationally, winning an International Emmy Award in the ‘Pre-school’ category in March 2020.