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 like Silke Hartung to the The Teachukes with about 30 members (and great arrangements). Flying Bison, the winners of last years Ukefest songwriting contest especially impressed, as did Marmaduke and of course the Nukes for their talented perfomances and arrangements.
Well organised and a great sign that the upcoming NZ Ukulele Festival at Waitakere Stadium in Auckland on 27th November 2010 will also be a great event.
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
- Junior Comp Winners
- APRA Uke-Can-Do-It winners
- The Winner of UKEQUEST 2010
Plus an open mic session, Uke Quest, UkeArt contest, songwriting contest and much more.
See http://www.nzukulelefestival.org.nz/nzukulelefestival/NZ_Ukulele_Festival.html for more info.
A fundraiser for the upcoming New Zealand Ukulele festival will be held at the Windsor Castle in Parnell on 16th October 8pm. $10/$15 at the door.
featuring
The Nukes, Flying Bisons, Grey Lynn Ukuladies, Ukulele Family Band, Marmaduke, Silke Hartung, The Teachukes, Kevin Fogarty and Jennifer Ward Leyland.
See http://www.nzukulelefestival.org.nz/nzukulelefestival/Strum-Raiser.html
Celebrating everything British 9th October 2010….
Brits will be a family friendly festival, with all the fun of the fair, including Coconut Shys, Sponge Stock, Bell N Hammer, Bran Barrel, Egg N Spoon, Tug O War, just to name a few, plus yummy food, Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pud, Mushy Peas, Toad in The Hole, loads of stalls selling cool stuff, including the Best Of British Shop with authentic British goods, plus, hundreds of old and new British motorcars and motorcycles all looking their very best. Music will fill many venues around the town
Loads more info and contact information on the website at http://www.britsatthebeach.co.nz
The World Youth Peace Foundation in conjunction with Mercury Bay Community Choir presents:
An Evening of Song and Dance
Featuring…
- The Bay Festival Choir (formerly the Big Sing Choir) performing the ‘Repertoire for Peace’
- Dr James Niblock, visiting choral director
- Carol Niblock, guest soprano
- Adam Maha, guest violinist
- SPYL Dance per forming ‘Transcend’
- Diana Morcom and Elizabeth Nicholls, pianists
- The Bay Festival Junior Choir
- Maruata Kelly, classical guitarist
- And more
7pm Saturday 9 October Mercury Bay Area School Hall
Tickets available from Whitianga I Site, Whitianga Paper Plus and Whitianga Social Services
Or contact us and we can arrange tickets for you.
November 20-24th 2010
Concerts, jam sessions, workshops, Ukeart contest, world record attempt and more. More info on the website here
On Sunday 26 Sept 2010, Hot Waves Cafe will again host their monthly Open Mic session at Hot Water Beach from 12.30pm onwards. Supported by Chris and Nicky Lloyd. See http://www.culturevulture.co.nz/new-zealand-events-the-coromandel-hot-waves-cafe-open-mic-session-71972
Open mic sessions held on the Last Sunday of each month from 12.30pm onwards. All Welcome.
Great programme helping to make the Ukulele accessible in schools with the aim of getting as many kids interested in music as possble. For info see http://www.playitstrange.co.nz/ukulele-programme/index.html
To be held at Waitakere Stadium in Henderson, Auckland on 27th November 2010. See http://www.nzukulelefestival.org.nz/nzukulelefestival/NZ_Ukulele_Festival.html
Several thousand people attended the 2009 festival and broke the world record for massed Ukulele playing. A great free day out for all! Bring your Uke! Expect to have fun and be enthused!
Great on stage line up, UkeArt contest, Songwriting contest, and Ukequest to find the best NZ youth Uke group.
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