Hi-5 are an Australian children's musical group formed in 1998, which is associated with the children's television series of the same name. As of May 2016, the members are Dayen Zheng, Mary Lascaris, Tanika Anderson, Lachie Dearing and Chris White. The group is aimed at preschoolers, composed of five performers who entertain and educate children through music, movement and play. Hi-5 was created by Helena Harris and Posie Graeme-Evans, initially a television series for the Nine Network, which premiered in 1999. The cast of the show became a recognised musical group for children.