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The Nukes at Eggsentric Café Flaxmill Bay Coromandel January 2012

Culture Vulture — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:49:39 +0000

A great night with the Nukes although sadly only one set as preceded by Bosco and Honey. We hadn’t heard The Nukes for a while but were pleasantly surprised that almost all their music was new to us, proving what hard working and talented musicians these guys are! They are also unique in that they [...]

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Coromandel Ukulele Festival Coromandel Town May 19 2012 review

Culture Vulture — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:33:14 +0000

I wasn’t there, but those who were said it was a great fun day with excellent organisation, workshops and concert by The Spice Boys. Around 150 people attended from near and far! Well done to Ukumania for organising this.

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Katikati Ukulele Festival 2012

Culture Vulture — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:31:26 +0000

Katikati Ukulele Festival, 2012, April 20, 21 and 22. Further festival news on http://tinyurl.com/86xepch Participation is the theme of our second ukulele festival and there will be plenty of opportunities for visiting ukulele players to branch out and perform, busking in the street, in the open mike session, or at the music jams. Also, [...]

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Coromandel Ukulele Festival 2012

Culture Vulture — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:53:38 +0000

This year, again at Coromandel Town, on 19 May 2012. Workshops, singing, open mic and a concert by The Old Spice Boys from Australia.

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Ukulele World – Special schools offer 2011

admin — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:50:21 +0000

This fab resource for school uke groups now includes a take home BOOK \ C.D. for $20 per unit. Real progress is achieved by having home access to ukes and resources. The book starts with easy two chord songs and increases in challenge as you work through a set list of 22 uniquely kiwi tracks. [...]

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New Zealand Ukulele Festival 2011

admin — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:46:29 +0000

The provisional date for the 2011 New Zealand Ukulele Festival is 26 November 2011. It is scheduled to be at the Trust Stadium in Henderson West Auckland again. If the organisers do as great a job as they have in previous years, it wil again be a great event for families, kids of all ages [...]

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Kevin Fogarty Ukulele World Book CD DVD

Culture Vulture — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 01:32:16 +0000

Kevin Fogarty, otherwise often known as Mr Ukulele because of his great involvement in promoting all things Uke in NZ, has released a book with CD and DVD. Ukulele World, the exiting new resource, has 22 original songs for ukulele groups and schools. It includes chords and lyrics with helpful tips. A free D.V.D. of [...]

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NZ Ukulele Festival Auckland 2010 review

Culture Vulture — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:25:54 +0000

Another great day organised by the NZ Ukulele Trust with a primary aim of encouraging Ukulele playing amongst school children. Over 200 children from about 100 schools came and played. Schools from Auckland, Northland and the Waikato attended as well as some from as far away as Dunedin and Palmerston North. Held in perfect weather [...]

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NZ Ukulele Festival Strum Raiser review

Culture Vulture — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:06:00 +0000

The Ukefest Strum Raiser was a great night with an amazing variety of music. Everything from originals of Kevin Fogarty, The Nukes and the Flying Bisons to classic Uke numbers like 5 foot 2 by Jennifer Ward Leyland, to covers of Eurythmics (Sweet Dreams performed by Marmaduke), Talking Heads and country rock. From solo artists [...]

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New Zealand Ukulele Festival – Band line up

Culture Vulture — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 04:09:16 +0000

Here is a list of the main stage acts scheduled for the 2010 New Zealand Ukulele Festival at Waitakere Stadium, Henderson, Auckland on 27th November. - Ukulele Bartt - Azo Bell - Trio of Tangaroa - Tribute to the late Sione Aleki - 2POUZ FYNIST - The Nukes - The Kiwileles - The Teachukes - [...]

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