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The Wiggles respond to Australian city blasting ‘Hot Potato’ nonstop near homeless camp
The Wiggles have responded to reports than an Australian city played their song ‘Hot Potato’ on loop near a homeless shelter.The ABC reported that the city of Bunbury had been blasting their song nonstop near the Graham Bricknell Music Shell, where a regular makeshift shelter had been established.Bunbury Mayor Jayson Miguel said that this use of ‘Hot Potato’ was intended to discourage “people to congregate permanently in an area and to deter antisocial behaviour”. Miguel further claimed that music had been playing near the shelter “for more than six months without incident”, saying it was a standard practise across the state.However, it was reported that the music was switched off on Thursday (November 2) following public outcry and an intervention from The Wiggles.“The Wiggles’ music is created to bring joy and happiness to children and families around the world,” a spokesperson for the band said.
