Festival Tickets Are Now Available
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors
Barron River Guitars & Ukuleles
John Pasqua – Drummer
Our sponsors have donated beautiful ukuleles for our raffles. If you want to check them out and get your raffle tickets click here Raffle Tickets
CONCERTS – Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights
We have some great artists performing at our concerts which will be held in the beautiful Kenilworth Hall. The concerts will be held on the evenings of Friday 24th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May. Times will be in the program.
WORKSHOPS
The morning activities start with Tai Chi at 8:30 in the hall, followed by workshops for ukulele, drumming, singing, and a very fun Ceilidh with The Ukulele Scotsman on Saturday afternoon in the hall.
JAM SESSIONS
Jam sessions will be held in the village marquee at various times in the afternoons. The big jam with the Sunshine Coast Ukulele Masters band TOTALLY UNDEDCIDED with artists joining in with us.
OPEN MIC SESSIONS
Wander through the town to the Kenilworth Pub and put your name down for the Open Mic sessions which will be held every afternoon from 1-3pm. Put your name on the board or just sit down with a drink and enjoy the entertainment. The village marquee will be holding an open mic session at various times during the festival. Times to be advised
POETS CORNER – Sunday morning in the Festival Village – 8:30am
Tai Chi – Friday, Sat & Sun mornings – start at 8:30 to 9:30 – gold coin fee
JAMS AROUND THE CAMPSITES
SING IN THE CHOIR WITH JEN – Saturday in the hall – late morning
CEILIDH WITH THE UKULELE SCOTSMAN – Saturday afternoon time tba
Ceilidh Dancing is the Scottish equivalent of an Australian Bush Dance. Graeme, a Ceilidh Caller/ Instructor for more than two decades, has run events around the world for Community Groups and Large Festivals. Fun for everyone.
CAMPING -Kenilworth Showground
Camping at the Showgrounds is so much fun with lots of neighbors to meet and have a Jam Session with. The sound of Ukuleles playing and the singing throughout the camp is wonderful. There are powered and unpowered sites for your caravan or tent.
To book your camp/caravan site contact the Kenilworth Showgrounds- Click the link below
https://www.kenilworthshowgrounds.org.au/camping-grounds
You don’t have to book your campsite unless you want to ensure that you get a powered site.
It is preferable to the showgrounds manager that payment is made by card on the day/night you arrive. Please use the Charles St entrance office on the right.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NVvmvce8DuF1fWn37
THE UKULELE SCOTSMAN – Performing on Sunday Night
Graeme “The Scotsman” McColgan is a Scottish Musician and Ceilidh Caller who swapped the dreich drizzle of Scotland for the Sunny Shores of Sydney. Graeme who plays the ukulele, has a true passion for Celtic Music, captivating crowds with a distinct blend of Traditional Folk and Contemporary influences.
MAMA JUJU & THE JAM TARTS- Performing Saturday Night
The versatility and combined experience of this band makes it hard to categorise. Mama Juju & The Jam Tarts can liven up any event. Quirky, unique music, stunning vocal harmonies, exciting song arrangements, a touch of naughtiness, and an infectious energy. Mama Juju & The Jam Tarts play original songs that feature ukulele but also like to find and arrange kooky, unusual, or unexpected songs for the ukulele. From sweet jazz through to sassy blues and electrified rock ukulele complemented by a solid rhythm section of drums and bass. The lineup also includes flute, a genuine 1980s keytar- red for extra speed, guitar, harmonica, and whatever other instruments they can lay their hands on. Their instrument-swapping antics and confusion about who is playing what just adds to the onstage chaos.
AJ & JENNY- Performing on Saturday Night
Since multi-instrumentalist, arranger and composer AJ Leonard visited Hawaii in 2006 and developed a serious itch for the ‘jumping flea’ he has pretty much become a one-instrument man and one of Australia’s pioneering ukulele players. After attending the VCA, Jenny Rowlands continued her study of the cello overseas and has performed professionally throughout the classical scene in Australia. Their appreciation of classical music, Tin Pan Alley tunes, Tropicana, and music from films combined with AJ’s love of historical fact and Jenny’s classical flare to present concertgoers with a musical experience that crosses time zones – combining timeless melodies with an irresistible blend of abandon and precision.
MICK ANGELOUS & MARG
Mick & Marg, this fabulous duo will keep us all busy with performances, jam sessions, and open mic sessions in the festival village.
ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE – Performing on Friday night.
These talented teenagers play complex ukulele and vocal arrangements of classical and modern pop and rock songs and fiery instrumentals. The girls will have you mesmerised with their Ukulele skills and Vocal Harmonies.
TOTALLY UNDECIDED – from Sunshine Coast Ukulele Masters
TOTALLY UNDECIDED – have been leading the Sunshine Coast Ukulele Masters sessions for almost 16 years with lots of fun and a riot of laughter at times. Lynne on vocals & harmonies, ukulele and Irish Penny Whistle, Geoff on vocals & ukulele, Karen on keyboards and vocals, Richard on ukulele bass. We also have the pleasure of Jeff on slide and Geoff on ukulele & guitar when we are lucky enough to get them to join us.
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