Singapore – activeTV’s ABC production of Wacky World Beaters has been nominated in the Category of Children’s Non-Fiction at this year’s Rockie Awards.

The 20 x 24’ series follows the zany antics of Hosts Amberley and Gilly as they set off on a global adventure to find the world’s ultimate wacky sport.

Of the 6 nominated programmes, Wacky World Beaters is the only Australian show in this Category amongst a diverse range of shows representing excellence from across the World.

“We are very proud that Wacky has been nominated for this prestigious Award,” said Executive Producer, Amanda Peppard. “We were thrilled with the instant popularity of the series when it screened on ABC3 last year and now for the show to be recognised by the industry tops it all off.”

The series was an immediate hit when it aired in 2014 on the Australian children’s public digital television multichannel ABC3, achieving a significant 70% increase in average audience, compared to the 2013 timeslot average.

Peppard credits the show’s success to the small but hard working and experienced cast and crew who crisscrossed the globe to shoot in 11 countries in as many weeks. 

“We set out to bring a world of diverse peoples and cultures to our young audience’s screen,” said Peppard, “and in doing so we pushed the boundaries of what can be achieved on a factual kids show’s budget and schedule”.

It is no wonder the activeTV team were able to pull it off, the prodco’s credits include many versions of The Amazing Race franchise around the world.  Other children’s programmes include 91 x 30 of the hugely successful Prank Patrol Australia (sold to multiple territories including CBBC, ZDF, RAI), a series of 3on3 for ABC3 and Game On, a youth skewed reality game show produced for Starhub in Singapore.

Wacky World Beaters was developed and produced in association with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, produced with the assistance of Film Victoria and distributed by the Australian Children’s Television Foundation.