The Mini Pop Kids make a stop in Greater Sudbury Feb. 16 as part of their cross-Canada tour.
From the 80s to now, the Mini Pop Kids have been entertaining global audiences for decades with their family-friendly spins on the world’s most popular songs; for the past 15 years the Mini Pop Kids have been Canada’s #1 children’s music group, with over a million albums sold, and topping the iTunes and Billboard charts.
First launched in the 1980’s the original Mini Pops featured talented children singing pops hits of the day. It went on to sell millions of albums worldwide.
Now that the original Mini Pops’ fans have grown up and have children of their own, K-Tel re-launched the Mini Pop Kids in 2004 in Canada.
With an entirely new cast and look, the Mini Pop Kids are back with the 17th series of their famous compilation.
This brand new show features family-friendly versions of the year’s biggest hits, including songs by Ariana Grande, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars — plus throwback favourites fans of all ages will enjoy. In storied tradition, this isn’t just a show, it’s an experience for the whole family.
Their new album features 24 newly-recorded songs, including 22 covers, and two originals, “Get Loud” and “Take Flight” encouraging children and families to sing along together.
The album will be available to stream and purchase on all music streaming and download services Nov. 16.
Each year, more than 500 hopefuls audition to be a part of this legacy act, and many Mini Pop Kids have gone on to perform with the biggest names in the biz, including Justin Bieber, Beyonce, and on national TV and Broadway.
This year sees a completely new cast ages ranging from 10-12 including Kayleigh from Whitby, Avery from Mississauga, Kylie from Palgrave, Jasmine from Aurora, Peyton from Newmarket, Carter from Collingwood and Eliseo from North York.
Mini Pop Kids have helped raise more than $30,000 for SickKids this year so far.
The crew recently performed at the Toronto Hospital’s #GetLoud fundraising event with The Barenaked Ladies and Magic!, and are set to donate a portion of the proceeds from their new single “Get Loud” as a mark of their continued support.
The group performs twice at Laurentian University's Fraser Auditorium Feb. 16 — there's a 2 p.m. matinee as well as a 6 p.m. performance.
Tickets, which cost between $36.77 and $81.77, are available through Sudbury Theatre Centre's box office. Visit sudburytheatre.com.
