Melbourne Ukulele FestivalAnnouncing... the 3rd Melbourne Ukulele Festival!

8th - 11th March, 2012 (Moomba/Labour Day weekend).

The festival will kick off with the amazing Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain! Tickets for this show are available from The Arts Centre.

Other International Artists: Ralph Shaw (Canada), U.K.E. (Paris), Benny Chong (Hawaii), Maitake (Japan), Liz Wood (USA), The Nukes (NZ), Marmaduke (NZ).

Local Legends: Azo Bell, Bosko and Honey, Rose Turtle Ertler, AJ Leonard's Tropical Lounge, Irwell Street String Band, Tyrone, Betty's Driving Force, Lauren LaRouge, Rob Clifford, Renee Searles, Mysterious Mose and many more!

Uke Mobs: Melbourne Ukulele Kollective, Ukastle Ukestra, Slightly Eclectic Guildford Ukulele Ensemble, Ukulele Republic of Canberra, Hobart Ukulele Group and Friends, Chooks on a Hot Tin Roof, Ukes D'Jour, plus a special children's group from Ukes4Kids.

Over 40 acts! Heaps of free stuff! Lots of workshops for all levels of experience!

Tickets on sale January.

More details will be announced very shortly.

 

Featured Clips

Invitation from the Festival Director

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain: Medley

Tyrone and Lesley: "Ukulele Heart"

U.K.E.: "Ganesh a l'Ogresse"

Liz Wood: "Bitch We Are Outside"

Benny Chong: "The Nearness Of You"

The Nukes: "Wilderness"

 

NEWS

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Check out the festival Program

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, the world’s oldest and best known ukulele group is the headline act for the Melbourne Ukulele Festival. Read more…

The K U.K.E- Paris - is a truly unique musical experience, not to be missed! Read more…

Benny Chong Benny Chong - Hawaii - has played ukulele since childhood and is now one of the most respected and influential jazz players in the world. Read more…