Nickelodeon Australia and KFC Big Bash League Renew Partnership for Fourth Season

Nickelodeon and KFC Big Bash League set to launch into fourth consecutive season

Nickelodeon will be synonymous with the KFC Big Bash League (BBL) once again in 2019-20, with Cricket Australia announcing the renewal of the partnership between the global kids’ entertainment brand and the league!

With families making up 36% of total ticket sales over the season, the renewed deal will see Nickelodeon continue to strengthen the BBL’s position as one of the top family-friendly entertainment options of the Australian summer.

The celebrate the fourth year of the partnership, players from all eight KFC BBL clubs joined a range of characters from Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants, club mascots and Woolworths Cricket Blast Kids at Sea World on the Gold Coast.

The 2019-20 partnership will see Nickelodeon ‘NICKify’ eight BBL matches throughout the season, beginning Friday, December 27 on the Gold Coast, when the Melbourne Stars take on the Adelaide Strikers at Metricon Stadium, all the way through to the BBL Final on Saturday, February 8.

Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants will headline this season’s activities, with the iconic TV character celebrating his 20th Anniversary with the best summer ever! The friendly sponge will invite a select few fans on the field-of-play during innings breaks to take part in the ultimate Bikini Bottom challenge in hopes of winning a family holiday to Nickelodeon Land at Sea World on the Gold Coast, including accommodation at Sea World Resort & Water Park. Then, come the KFC BBL Final, one lucky family will win an exclusive trip to Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana in the Caribbean.

Off the field, the ‘Nick Squad’ will be entertaining kids, and big kids at heart, with a range of fun activities including ‘Nicket’ - Nickelodeon’s take on cricket, a pineapple glasses hut with a bedazzle station, and new water play activities, featuring pineapple water bombs to keep kids cool throughout the day.

Cricket Australia Head of Big Bash Leagues, Alistair Dobson said: “We’re really excited to partner with Nickelodeon for the ninth season of the KFC BBL.”

“We believe this will be one of the most exciting BBL seasons to-date, and we look forward to working with Nickelodeon once again to deliver more fun and enjoyment to our fans across the country.”

General Manager (GM) and Vice President (VP) of Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand Ben Cox said: “Our partnership with BBL over the past three seasons has gone from strength to strength, and we are looking forward to making our fourth season the best yet with the inclusion of everyone’s favourite sponge, SpongeBob SquarePants!”

“At Nickelodeon, we put kids first with everything we do, and our partnership with BBL allows us to add an extra layer of fun for kids to enjoy during a day at the cricket.”

General Admission prices for the upcoming BBL season are on sale now, with adult tickets starting from $20, kids tickets from $5, and family tickets from $42.50*.

BBL|09 will feature 56 home and away matches across 42 days from December to February in what is expected to be one of the biggest seasons to date. To view the full fixture for the upcoming BBL|09 season, visit www.bigbash.com.au/fixtures.

To purchase tickets or for more information about BBL|09, visit www.bigbash.com.au/tickets.

The nominated matches with Nickelodeon attendance are:

DATE - MATCH - STADIUM

Friday, 27 December, 2019 - Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers - Metricon Staidum, Gold Coast

Tuesday, 31 December, 2019 - Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Friday, 3 January, 2020 - Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat - Blundstone Arena, Hobart

Tuesday, 7 January, 2020 - Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers - GMHBA Stadium, Geelong

Sunday, 12 January, 2020 - Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers - MCG, Melbourne

Wednesday, 15 January, 2020 - Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars - Optus Stadium, Perth

Saturday, 25 January, 2020 - Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades - SCG, Sydney

Sunday, 26 January, 2020 - Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers - Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney

Saturday, 8 Frbruary, 2020 - BBL Final - TBC

* Prices based on cash purchase at the venue, subject to availability. A one off agency fee from $6.95 per transaction applies, payable at checkout on the ticket agent website. Tickets for matches at Optus Stadium are subject to a $5 public transport levy for all purchasers. Tickets for matches at the Gabba and Metricon Stadium are subject to a $2 public transport levy for all purchasers. The levies will be added on top of the ticket price of all tickets. Excluding Hobart Hurricanes matches. For more information about ticket options in your state, see www.bigbash.com.au/tickets




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Originally published: Thursday, November 28, 2019.

Additional sources: Mirage News, Cricket World.

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Nickelodeon Australia Gears Up for 'Crash The Bash' Season Three

Update (30/12): Nickelodeon Australia has announced the exciting news that actor Miah Madden will be coaching Crash the Bash with Lee Carseldine!

Update (12/11): KFC Big Bash League Renew Partnership with Nickelodeon for Third Consecutive Season!

Cricket Australia has today announced the renewal of the partnership between global kids’ entertainment brand, Nickelodeon and the KFC Big Bash League (BBL) for a third consecutive season!

The renewed deal follows the success of two seasons in partnership, as Nickelodeon continues to work closely with Cricket Australia to strengthen the BBL’s position as a one of the top family-friendly entertainment options of the Australian summer.

The exciting 2018-19 partnership will include the roll-out of new at-match activations and gameplay featuring the Australian debut of costume characters for Nickelodeon’s newly released Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a third season of the Logie Award-nominated TV series, Crash The Bash, and huge prize giveaways for fans throughout the BBL season.

Nickelodeon will activate at eight BBL matches throughout the season beginning Thursday 3 January in Geelong when the Melbourne Renegades take on the Adelaide Strikers at GMHBA Stadium, all the way through to the BBL Final on Sunday 17 February.

At the eight ‘Nick-ified’ matches this season, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be giving away family trips to Nickelodeon Land at Sea World on the Gold Coast, including accommodation at Sea World Resort. Fans will also compete in fun-filled challenges on the field-of-play during innings breaks, while Nickelodeon’s ‘Nick Squad’ will be making a comeback to entertain families off the field with inflatables and water play activations to keep kids cool throughout the day.

There will also be an opportunity for one lucky family to win an exclusive trip to New York City at the BBL|08 Final. The incredible prize includes return flights to New York City, five nights’ accommodation and a variety of family experiences to enjoy.

Cricket Australia Head of Big Bash Leagues, Kim McConnie said: “It’s a pleasure to be partnering with Nickelodeon for the eighth season of the KFC BBL.

“This summer, more fans will be able to enjoy the fast-paced on-field action than ever before, as the competition moves to a full Home and Away fixture.

“We believe this will be one of the most exciting BBL seasons to-date and we look forward to working with Nickelodeon once again to deliver more fun and enjoyment to our fans across the country”

General Manager and Vice President of Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand Ben Cox said “We are thrilled to once again be partnering with the BBL to provide blockbuster kids entertainment both on and off the field.

“Nickelodeon’s mission is to make the world a more playful place and we are excited to be giving kids around the country the opportunity to experience our brand in new and irreverent ways”

Logie-nominated TV series, Crash the Bash will again return for a third season, hosted by former cricketer and Australian Survivor finalist, Lee Carseldine. The wacky show designed for kids will be aired on Nickelodeon across the summer and features exclusive behind-the-scenes BBL action including epic sixes, world-class catches and stubborn seagulls.

Crash the Bash will premiere on Nickelodeon, Saturday 12 January between 7am – 10am, until Sunday 17 February. Full episodes of Crash The Bash will also be available on the award-winning Nick Play app after they premiere on TV.

New episodes of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be aired throughout the BBL|08 season on Nickelodeon and the new character costumes will appear for the first time in Australia at the eight ‘Nick-ified’ matches.

General Admission prices for the upcoming BBL season remain unchanged for the eighth consecutive year, with adult tickets from $20, kids tickets from $5, and family tickets from $42.50.

BBL|08 will feature 59 matches across 61 days from December to February in what is expected to be one of the biggest seasons to date. To view the full fixture for the upcoming BBL|08 season, visit www.bigbash.com.au/fixtures.

To purchase tickets or for more information about BBL|08, visit www.bigbash.com.au/tickets.

The nominated matches with Nickelodeon attendance are:

Thursday 3 January 2019
Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong

Saturday 5 January 2019
Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder
Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast

Sunday 13 January 2019
Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers
Spotless Stadium, Sydney

Sunday 20 January 2019
Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat
SCG, Sydney

Thursday 24 January 2019
Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder
Optus Stadium, Perth

Sunday 27 January 2019
Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat
MCG, Melbourne

Tuesday 29 January 2019
Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat
Blundstone Arena, Tasmania

Sunday 3 February 2019
Adelaide Strikers v Brisbane Heat
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Sunday 17 February 2019
BBL Final
TBC

At the eight ‘Nick-ified’ matches this season, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be giving away family trips to Nickelodeon Land at Sea World on the Gold Coast, including accommodation at Sea World Resort. Fans will also compete in fun-filled challenges on the field-of-play during innings breaks, while Nickelodeon’s ‘Nick Squad’ will be making a comeback to entertain families off the field with inflatables and water play activations to keep kids cool throughout the day.

There will also be an opportunity for one lucky family to win an exclusive trip to New York City at the BBL|08 Final. The incredible prize includes return flights to New York City, five nights’ accommodation and a variety of family experiences to enjoy.

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Australia: KFC BBL|07 Celebrats Millionth Attendee Mark With Iconic Nickelodeon Sliming

The one millionth attendee to KFC BBL|07 was celebrated in typical Nickelodeon fashion!

Australia - Fans have flocked to KFC BBL|07 for the big hits, big wickets and big entertainment the competition offers, but one lucky family at tonight’s Brisbane Heat match against the Hobart Hurricanes at the Gabba received an extra special Big Bash experience, as a member of their family became the one millionth fan to attend BBL this season!

The Walker family were greeted with fanfare as they came through the turnstiles, with Heat player Joe Burns and Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles waiting to surprise them and help celebrate the milestone in style. The Walker family not only received a Big Bash golden ticket, entitling the family tickets to any match of their choosing next BBL season, millionth fan Milla was treated to a iconic Nickelodeon sliming at the match, an honour Nickelodeon only bestows upon those who deserve it most!

The fun-filled celebrations at match for the one millionth fan reflect the fun and excitement that has attracted fans of all ages to the KFC BBL again this season and made it a major part of the Australian summer, according to Cricket Australia’s Head of Big Bash, Kim McConnie:

“It was amazing to surprise our one millionth fan of BBL|07 with a fun-filled Big Bash welcome and we are excited to have had more than one million people come and enjoy the BBL action for a third consecutive year.

“The strong attendances we have seen this season demonstrate the enthusiasm people all around the country continue to have for the Big Bash and the fun and entertainment it delivers throughout the summer, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who has come along and been a part of the fun this season.”

The crowd of 34,543 at the Gabba tonight means a total of 1,013,761 fans have attended the regular season of KFC BBL|07, with strong attendances at the finals series set to push the season attendance to record highs.

Following the success of BBL|06, Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand recently renewed their exciting, family-friendly partnership with the KFC Big Bash League (BBL). The new one-year deal ensures that Nickelodeon continues to work closely with Cricket Australia to further strengthen the KFC BBL’s position as one of the best family entertainment options in the country this Summer. The partnership will see the roll-out of a range of new and exciting at-match activities, digital promotions and more throughout the upcoming Big Bash season.

For the second year running, Nickelodeon will also be working with CA to bring slime covered fun to the KFC BBL and Rebel WBBL through children’s television show Crash the Bash. Hosted by former professional cricket player and Australian Survivor finalist, Lee Carseldine alongside kid-favourite Kristy Best, the series is jam-packed with fun stunts, pranks and jokes as Nickelodeon goes behind the scenes of the BBL and WBBL this summer.

Visit nick.com.au/crashthebash to find out more about Crash the Bash season two, as well as watch videos, including full-length episodes, play games, view photos and much more!

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Sources: Big Bash League BBL, Triple M.

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'Crash The Bash' Season 2 | Dare, Supersonic Eavesdropper & Super Awkward Interview | Nickelodeon Australia And New Zealand

Crash the Bash is back! Hosted by Kristy Best and Lee Carseldine! Get ready to splash, dash, crash and bash with Crash the Bash, Wednesdays at 5:30pm (AEDT), only on Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand! Check out these hilarious Crash the Bash videos!:

Would you do this dare??



Learn how to play the game 'Drinks Break' with Declan & Harrison. Click to play http://bit.ly/2EhsSw4



Introducing The Supersonic Eavesdropper!



Catch this SUPER awkward, badly edited interview from Crash The Bash! Wednesday 5:30pm on Nick.



Badly-Edited Slightly-Awkward Interview featuring John Hastings from the Melbourne Stars.

Visit nick.com.au/crashthebash to find out more about Crash the Bash season two, as well as watch videos, including full-length episodes, play games, view photos and much more!

More Nick: KFC BBL Announces Renewed Partnership With Nickelodeon Australia For BBL|07 | WBBL!

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'Crash The Bash' Season 2 | Get Set To Splash, Dash, Crash And Bash | Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand

Crash the Bash is back! Hosted by Kristy Best and Lee Carseldine! Get ready to splash, dash, crash and bash, Crash the Bash starts Wednesday 20th December 2017 at 5:30pm (AEDT), only on Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand!



Visit nick.com.au/crashthebash to find out more about Crash the Bash season two, as well as watch videos, play games, view photos and much more!

More Nick: KFC BBL Announces Renewed Partnership With Nickelodeon Australia For BBL|07 | WBBL!

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How Nickelodeon Australia & New Zealand Stays #1 | Nickelodeon Upfront 2018

Multi Channel Network (MCN), Australia's most progressive media advertising company, recently chatted to Vanessa Winley, the director of Ad Sales and Brand Partnerships at Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Australia & New Zealand, on the success of Nickelodeon in 2017, and what's in store for 2018 - including a third season of Nickelodeon Slime Cup!

What have been the stand out successes on Nickelodeon for 2017?

Fuelled by local productions, tent pole events and world-leading pre-school properties, Nickelodeon Networks wrapped its financial year (October 2016 – September 2017) retaining the #1 position among children 0-12 for the second year in a row – which is a great result!

A few of the biggest successes for us include the second season of Nickelodeon’s locally produced series SLIME CUP, which had an average audience increase of 36% from 2016, among the target demographic of children 5-12.

Another stand out was our first ever Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards for Australia and New Zealand, simulcast on Nickelodeon and FOX SPORTS and ranking number one in its time slot for children 5-12. This project was particularly exciting because it was a six-week immersive entertainment experience across all screens, with local content featuring superstar athletes being distributed via the Nick Play app, online at nick.com.au, and on television, allowing kids to catch behind-the-scenes footage and stunts with their favourite sporting stars.

Lastly, the Nick Jr. PAW Patrol Honorary Pup Squad is a great example of how we engaged existing audiences with exclusive stunts, competitions and content across the network. The eight week multi-platform stunt was tailored to suit a client’s needs, while leveraging this powerhouse franchise. The PAW Patrol page and its competition page were the top two pages on the website across the period, showing strong demand for multiplatform campaigns.

What’s coming in 2018 across broadcast and digital?

We’re excited that a lot of our key tent poles and local productions will be returning for 2018. We’ll kick off the year with Crash the Bash, Kids’ Choice Awards express from the US in March and SLIME CUP on-ground auditions will follow before a premiere in June.

We’re also expanding our local short form content with the launch of Nickelodeon digital content verticals. We’ll be bolstering Nick Sports making it the go-to location for kids who want entertaining sporting content or games. We’ll also focus on new digital offerings, the exploration of augmented reality and new technologies, that will help create impactful online experiences.

Our mission is to continue to create the most talked about experiences of all time, so we will continue immersive on-ground activations surrounding our powerhouse content. From cinema activations, to publicity stunts and live events, this is will be a key focus for marketing efforts in the coming year.

Tell us a bit more about Crash the Bash?

Based upon a long history of connecting kids with the sports they love, Nickelodeon is creating more partnership opportunities with content production, promotions, prizing and activations on and off the field. We know sport is a passion point for Aussie kids and a great chance for brands to engage with thousands of people. We confirmed a second year of our partnership with Cricket Australia and the Big Bash League and in addition to ramping up our on-the-ground activations at matches across the country, we’ll also be doing a second season of the BBL and WBBL children’s television show aptly named Crash The Bash.

Crash the Bash premieres on Nickelodeon just before Christmas and runs all the way through January. There are lots of sponsorship opportunities with the program and other Nickelodeon summer programming.

For partnership opportunities with Nickelodeon please contact your MCN representative on 02 9209 6300.

More Nick: KFC BBL Announces Renewed Partnership With Nickelodeon Australia For BBL|07!

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KFC BBL Announces Renewed Partnership With Nickelodeon Australia For BBL|07

Original Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand Press Release via Nickelodeon Trade:

KFC BBL ANNOUNCES RENEWED PARTNERSHIP WITH NICKELODEON FOR BBL|07

Cricket Australia has today announced the renewal of the exciting, family-friendly partnership between global kid’s entertainment brand, Nickelodeon and the KFC Big Bash League (BBL).

The new one-year deal follows the success of the partnership during BBL|06 and ensures Nickelodeon will continue to work closely with Cricket Australia to further strengthen the KFC BBL’s position as one of the best family entertainment options in the country this Summer. The partnership will see the roll-out of a range of new and exciting at-match activities, digital promotions and more throughout the upcoming Big Bash season.

For the second year running, Nickelodeon will also be working with CA to bring slime covered fun to the KFC BBL and Rebel WBBL through children’s television programming. The show is set to be hosted by former professional cricket player and Australian Survivor finalist, Lee Carseldine alongside kid-favourite Kristy Best, and will be jam-packed with fun stunts, pranks and jokes a Nickelodeon goes behind the scenes of the BBL and WBBL this summer.

Nickelodeon will be at matches throughout KFC BBL|07 as well as the opening weekend of the Rebel WBBL|03 on 9 and 10 December at North Sydney Oval. Nickelodeon will bring free family entertainment to the grounds and fans at selected Nick Sports matches^ will have the chance to win great prizes including family passes to Nickelodeon Beach at Wet’n’Wild Sydney, or one of two family trips to Nickelodeon Land at Sea World on the Gold Coast with economy airfares, transfers, four nights’ accommodation at Sea World Resort and Water Park and a Family super pass included.

In addition, young fans and families who attend the Nick Sports matches this season will also be able to experience a range of exciting Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles themed Nickelodeon activities. Some of these activities include appearances from the four Turtles (Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael) and their favourite reporter April O’Neil, Jumbo Inflatable Cricket, Nickelodeon Cricket Kit Giveaways and other fun surprises.

There will also be two exclusive opportunities to win incredible family holidays to the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles in March. One Prize will be given away at the W/BBL Final, while the second will be an online campaign running the length of the season. This major prize includes return economy airfares to LA for two adults and two children, transfers, five nights’ accommodation, and four tickets to the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.

The digital competition will require fans to sign up to the BBL website OR simply post on their social media channels, using the hashtag #BBLKCA, and post a photo of themselves and their family enjoying a BBL match either at the ground or from home. A winner at the end of each match will be selected to win a $100 BBL store voucher prize, and at the end of the season one of these lucky fans will be in the running to win the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards experience.

At the W/BBL Final, fans will be picked from the crowd to take part in a competition at-match to win the other family trip to LA for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Nickelodeon for the seventh season of the BBL” said Cricket Australia Head of Big Bash League, Kim McConnie. “The relationship with Nickelodeon strengthens our position as one of the best family entertainment options in the country and we can’t wait for them to deliver more fun and enjoyment for our fans this Summer.

“We believe this is going to be one of the most exciting Big Bash seasons to date, and we look forward to bringing the fast-paced on-field action and family-friendly off-field atmosphere to our fans across Australia with the support of Nickelodeon”.

Ben Cox, General Manager and Vice President of Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand is thrilled to be bringing back for another year of blockbuster fun and family entertainment throughout the summer. “Cricket fans can get ready for a whole new Nickelodeon experience on-ground at the BBL this summer when family favourites the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles attend games across the country. As a fans first company, being able to bring Nickelodeon experiences to life is the perfect way for us to continue to connect with kids and families.”

Tickets to the KFC Big Bash League are now on-sale, with tickets from $20 for adults, $5 for kids and family tickets for $42.50*, making BBL|07 the seventh consecutive year prices have remained unchanged.

To purchase tickets or for more information about BBL|07 and WBBL|03, visit www.bigbash.com.au

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Cricket Australia tunes in with Nickelodeon renewal

Kids’ entertainment brand continues partnership with T20 Big Bash League.

Cricket Australia (CA) has renewed its partnership with global kids’ entertainment brand Nickelodeon for a further year.

The two parties will once again work together on family-friendly initiatives surrounding CA’s domestic T20 competitions, the KFC Big Bash League (BBL) and the Rebel Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL).

The partnership, which began during last season’s BBL 06 and WBBL 02, will deliver a range of free at-match family entertainment activities and digital promotions throughout the 2017/18 Big Bash season. These will include a competition giving young fans the opportunity to win family tickets for the final of the WBBL, to played on 4th February 2018 at an as-yet unconfirmed venue.

For the second year running, Nickelodeon will also be working with CA to produce a kid’s television show hosted by former Queensland Bulls all-rounder Lee Carseldine.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Nickelodeon for the seventh season of the BBL,” said Kim McConnie, CA’s head of BBL. “The relationship with Nickelodeon strengthens our position as one of the best family entertainment options in the country and we can’t wait for them to deliver more fun and enjoyment for our fans this summer.

“We believe this is going to be one of the most exciting Big Bash seasons to date, and we look forward to bringing the fast-paced on-field action and family-friendly off-field atmosphere to our fans across Australia with the support of Nickelodeon.”

The 2017/18 BBL begins on 19th December while the women’s tournament begins on 9th December. The two competitions will culminate in a double-header finals day on 4th February.

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More information about the WBBL opening weekend carnival at North Sydney Oval can be found on bigbash.com.au.

Nickelodeon Family Fun:

Enjoy loads of free Nickelodeon activities across the entire opening weekend! Meet eveyone’s fave butt-kicking amphibians, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, bowl the bounciest bowls ever on the Crash the Bash inflatable (you could also be on TV!) and enjoy a good old fashion game of Nicket!

More Nick: Nickelodeon Australia Gears Up For "Crash The Bash" Season Two!

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Nickelodeon Australia Gears Up For "Crash The Bash" Season Two

This summer, Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand is bringing viewers the ultimate front row seat to all the action on the ground at the Big Bash League with the 6-episode second season of Nickelodeon's hit series, Crash the Bash, airing Wednesdays at 5:30pm from Wednesday 20th December 2017!

BBL Cricketers with Crash The Bash 2016 hosts Ollie McCormack and Kristy Best

Crash the Bash is a cricket show but not about cricket … kinda… It's a show about what happens between the balls, around the overs, in the stands and behind the scenes of the BBL and WBBL.

Join hosts, Kristy Best (SLIME CUP) and former cricketer and Australian Survivor star Lee Carseldine, as they bring all the excitement from the cricket pitch into Australian and Kiwi lounge rooms.

T20 Big Bash league manager Anthony Everard

Jam-packed with fun stunts, pranks, jokes and international cricket stars acting like you've never seen before, Crash the Bash goes in and around the Big Bash League to bring you all the action every week. You won't believe what the crazy hosts come up with!

Crash the Bash has a nose for the weird, wonderful and way-out. From stubborn seagulls that refuse to leave the pitch, to watermelon chomping kids that become overnight viral stars; if it's goofy, funny or freaky, its in.

Online at nick.com.au, fans can find out more about Crash the Bash and the BBL, watch exclusive videos, play fantastic games, and view awesome photos.

The Big Bash is one of the most popular sports leagues in the world. With heaving stadiums packed with crazy cricket-fans – the Big Bash is insanely popular with families in particular, so Nick thought "what the hang…let's make a BBL show for kids"!

It's Slime Time!

This is Nickelodeon's second year of Crash The Bash, a content collaboration between a sporting body and a global children's entertainment brand, which provides young fans with more opportunities to interact with the BBL and Rebel WBBL than ever before.

About Nickelodeon Networks

Nickelodeon, now in its 38th year globally and 23rd year in Australia, is a globally recognised and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brand for kids and family. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes both locally produced and global television programming plus consumer products, digital applications, theme parks, recreation, books and feature films.

Nickelodeon Australia has been named Channel of The Year twice by ASTRA and won numerous industry awards. Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels air 24 hours a day, seven days a week and are seen in over 2.3 million households via Foxtel (Channel 701) and Fetch TV (Channel 146). Outside of the United States, Nickelodeon is a part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. www.nick.com.au.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Australia & New Zealand To Premiere 'Tiny Christmas' On Friday 19th December 2017!

Original source: girl.com.au

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Nickelodeon Australia And Network Ten Partner For KFC Big Bash League Coverage; Launch New Show "Crash The Bash"

Australia: The KFC Big Bash League (BBL) and Rebel Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) have announced a new partnership with global kid’s entertainment brand, Nickelodeon, which will bring slime-covered fun to the series' sixth season!

T20 Big Bash league manager Anthony Everard and Nickelodeon GM Jihee Nam

Under the terms of the new agreement, the partnership with Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand will include the launch of Crash The Bash, a BBL kid's TV show produced in collaboration with Network 10, as well as at-match activity and digital promotions over the course of the season.

BBL Cricketers with Crash The Bash hosts Ollie McCormack and Kristy Best

Crash The Bash will be hosted by Ollie McCormack (Toasted TV) and Nickelodeon presenter, Kristy Best (Slime Cup). Crash The Bash will premiere on Ten on Saturday, 24 December at 9.00am, and shown throughout the week on Nickelodeon, as well as across digital platforms.

Crash The Bash is a first-of-its-kind in-content collaboration in Australia between a sporting body and a global children's entertainment brand, providing young fans with more opportunities to interact with the KFC BBL and Rebel WBBL.

Cricket players sliming each other

Nickelodeon will also be at selected matches throughout BBL|06, as well as the opening weekend of the Rebel WBBL on 10 December at North Sydney Oval. At these matches, kids will be treated to a range of Nickelodeon activities and enjoy appearances by characters including SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star and Squidward Tentacles.

Date - Match- Stadium
29 December 2016 - Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers - Etihad Stadium, Melbourne
1 January 2017 - Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder - #TheFurnace, Perth
4 January 2017 - Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars - Spotless Stadium, Sydney
6 January 2017 - Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
10 January 2017 - Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers - MCG, Melbourne
11 January 2017 - Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers - Gabba, Brisbane
14 January 2017 - Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder - SCG, Sydney
21 January 2017 - Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers - Blundstone Arena, Hobart

Fans at selected matches will have even more reason to cheer, with one lucky family at each of the matches winning a family trip to Nickelodeon Land at Sea World on the Gold Coast during the innings break. The prize includes return economy airfares, transfers, four nights' accommodation at Sea World Resort and Water Park, and a Family Super Pass.

Throughout the BBL season, fans will also have the chance to win one of two family holiday to Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2017 in Los Angeles. The prize includes return economy airfares to LA for two adults and two children, transfers, five nights' accommodation, and four tickets to the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

To be in with a chance to win, fans simply need to download the soon to be released Cricket Australia app, attend any match during BBL|06, and take and share a photo of themselves using the Nickelodeon filter featured in the app. One entry from each match will instantly win a $100 BBL Store voucher and go in the running to win the ultimate prize at the end of the season.

At the BBL Final, lucky fans will be picked from the crowd to take part in a competition at-match to win the other family trip to LA for the 2017 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

"Network Ten is delighted to be partnering with Nickelodeon to produce Crash The Bash," David Barham, Network Ten Network BBL executive said. "As an Australian first, it is a real coup for the sport and children's television and further cements Network Ten’s commitment to the KFC BBL and Rebel WBBL."

"We are very excited to be partnering with Nickelodeon, for the sixth season of the KFC Big Bash League," Anthony Everard, Cricket Australia BBL head said. "Nickelodeon is known around the world as one of the most fun and entertaining brands and we can't wait to make their brand a part of the BBL experience for fans.

"The BBL was a huge hit with families last summer because of the fast-paced on-field action and family friendly atmosphere at every match. I am sure that BBL|06 will take things to the next level, thanks to our partnership with Nickelodeon."

"Our partnership with BBL is the perfect way for us to continue connecting with kids and families during an action-packed Australian summer of sport. We are excited to put into play our experience in creating large-scale on-ground activations at what's going to be an incredible BBL season," said Jihee Nam, General Manager, Nickelodeon Networks Australia and New Zealand.

For more information about BBL|06 and tickets, visit www.bigbash.com.au.