Neighbours Theme Gets Mardi Gras Makeover And No-One Knows What To Make Of The Dance Remix

You've never heard the famous song like this before.

Having aired nearly every day for 34 years, there’s not many people who don’t know the iconic theme tune to Aussie soap Neighbours – but you’ll never have heard it like this before.

Bosses have put a donk on the classic song in celebration of Sydney Mardi Gras, and if we’re being honest, we’re really not sure how to feel.

While there has been many incarnations of the theme over the years, this version has been created by composer and producer Dariush Etemad, and sees a thumping beat accompany the familiar lyrics.

The remix will be used as the soap’s float takes part in the Mardi Gras parade this weekend, which honours the recent wedding of characters David Tanaka and Aaron Brennan.

Although the track is a one-off, it has left fans of the show will a lot of thoughts.

There were those who were like ‘wt actual f?’...

Just hearing that 'club remix' they've done of the #neighbours theme tune. Well that's certainly different. XD

— Sam (@IAreSam) February 28, 2019

That #Neighbours theme tune remix is a reminder that we never need a Neighbours theme tune remix.

— NeighboursTube (@NeighboursTube) February 28, 2019

Can’t say I watch Neighbours so I’m unaware of what this is for/the meaning behind it. But, WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO THE THEME TUNE. What is the monstrosity? #Neighbours pic.twitter.com/m8vLDp9sZb

— Upload TV (@UploadTV_) February 28, 2019

A Mardi Gras remix of the ‘Neighbours’ theme song. I... umm, okay.https://t.co/RN4rYn2QEM

— Michael Farrer (@MichaelFarrer92) February 28, 2019

And then there were those who became weirdly addicted...

I thought I’d listen to this out of curiosity. It’s an actual banger. I didn’t realise I needed the Mardi Gras 2019 Remix of the Neighbours theme song, but here we are. https://t.co/G9tsxubbud

— Samuel Draper (@smldraper) February 28, 2019

They’ve only gone and remixed the #Neighbours theme tune for Mardi Gras! Amazing! 🏳️🌈😀 https://t.co/m52qhvprgj

— Dickie's Ticker (@DickiesTicker) February 28, 2019

The #Neighbours theme as a club banger is weirdly addictivehttps://t.co/spfNIbqxi3

— Katie Baillie (@Katielbee) February 28, 2019

The remix no one asked for, but everyone needs (just like good #Neighbours) https://t.co/4gsAWkubR8 via @YouTube

— Gilmour Boy (@mr_gilmour) February 28, 2019

But either way, the soap’s participation in the Mardi Gras celebrations is a huge deal

#Neighbours’ part in @sydneymardigras means everything to the people who make the show happen.

We're so proud of everyone involved in bringing the first same sex marriage in a drama to Australian TV screens and in continuing representation on Ramsay Street #SydneyMardiGras 🌈 pic.twitter.com/ycVIMI9aCL

— Neighbours (@neighbours) February 26, 2019

As part of the festivities, Courtney Act has filmed a special cameo role in Neighbours, which will air next year.

The former RuPaul’s Drag Race and Celebrity Big Brother star posted a picture of herself with actors Takaya Honda and Matt Wilson, who play David and Aaron.

“I’M GONNA BE ON NEIGHBOURS!!!” she told fans on Instagram.

“Right, that’s it, I’m done, I’m hanging up my wig. I’ve reached Peak ’Straya. The mythical Fair Go. Advance Australia Fairy!”

It was also recently announced that Loose Women panellist Janet Street Porter, singer Jess Glynne and band Hanson have also filmed cameos on the soap, which airs on Channel 5 here in the UK.

Neighbours’ Mardi Gras celebrations are much more cheery than what is currently unfolding on screen, however, as fans are gearing up to say goodbye to long-standing resident Sonya Rebecchi.

The much-loved character, played by Eve Morey, will die in the arms of her husband Toadie next week, following her stage four ovarian cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.

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