PAST FESTIVALS AND CONCERTS AUSTRALIASIA
Ukes at the Winery Festival
Fri 5th September 2014 - Sun 7th September 2014
Venue:Mount View Winery, Glen Aplin
Details: http://ukesatthewinery.wordpress.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/520357394699675/members/
48th NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL
Thu 17th to Mon 21st April 2014
Exhibition Park in Canberra
To preserve, nurture and promote folk culture as an essential element in Australian life. To promote the benefits of folk culture as a medium for education.
The National is THE event for participation and developing your skills and talents - with many 'blackboard' opportunities - in traditional and contemporary folk music and dance from around the world, song, spoken word, art and crafts from many diverse cultures.
The National is the most 'livable' festival event in Australia - with large indoor all-weather venues with good acoustics, augmented by intimate themed venues and spaces - with delectable food stalls, cafes and bars - and most importantly - the world's best acoustic artists - and lots of opportunities for up-and-coming young artists - especially at the Folk Fringe Festival under the Big Top!
folkfestival.org.au
info@folkfestival.org.au
(02) 6262 4792
SUNSHINE COAST UKULELE FESTIVAL
Fri 14th to Sun 16th March, 2014
Borumba Deer Park, 1133 Yabba Creek Rd Imbil QLD
http://www.sunshinecoastukulelefest.com/index.html
sunshinecoastukulelefest@gmail.comREVIEW OF THIS FESTIVAL
MELBOURNE UKULELE FESTIVAL 2014
Friday 7th March 2014 until Sunday 9th March 2014
Various venues to be announced soon
Most events free, Workshop Fees to be advised
Now in its fifth year, the Melbourne Ukulele Festival is fast becoming an institution. Workshops, performances, local and international acts and experts: we even host the inimitable Pimp My M.U.F. - a showcase of custom painted and decorated ukes
Email Dean W Denham (Dino Divo) at imthedino@yahoo.com
http://www.muf.org.au/
37th PORT FAIRY FOLK FESTIVAL
Fri 7th March 2014 to Mon 10th March 2014
Campbell St, Port Fairy, Victoria 3284
Folk, Roots, Blues, Bluegrass, Jazz, World, Celtic, and so much more!
http://www.portfairyfolkfestival.com/
Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival
Friday 7th to Sunday 9th February 2014
Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St, Katoomba, NSW
Cost: Varies
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Blue-Mountains-Ukulele-Festival/252471711935
0412 228 326
Jan 9th to 19th 2014
http://m.sydneyfestival.org.au/2014/Circus-and-Cabaret/Amanda-Palmer/
WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL
Fri 27th December 2013 to Wed 1st January 2014
Woodfordia, Qld
The Woodford Folk Festival is an iconic 6 day cultural festival held at Woodfordia, Qld. More than 2000 performers, 35 venues and 438 acts are programmed featuring local, national and international guests. Woodford Folk Festival is held in a beautiful valley in South East Queensland, Australia and runs every year.
Six days and nights, with 438 acts including concerts, dance, indigenous performances, theatre, comedy, film, street performances, visual arts and sustainability forums.
100,000 people from all walks of like come to Woodford, there are great bars, cafes and restaurants, camping facilities and the beautiful spirit of Woodford.
http://www.woodfordfolkfestival.com/
https://www.facebook.com/woodfordfolkfestival
ILLAWARRA UKULELE SPRINGSTRUM
Sunday 22nd September 2013 11am Until 7pm
Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow
Unkle Cyril on 0468 340 231
The Swingaleles Present :- Ukulele Groups, Solos, Duos, Combos, Four Performance Spaces, Ukulele Workshops, Novelty Competitions, All-In Strum-a-longs, Merchandise Stalls - Bring yours along and Uke till you Puke! - FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
SPRUKE - Brisbane Ukulele Festival
Friday 20th until Sunday 22nd September 2013
Southbank Institute of Technology, QLD
Share, Perform & Relax with your Ukulele at SPRUKE Brisbane's Ukulele Festival on September 20-22. Brought to you by Brisbane Ukulele Music Society BUMS.
Description
Welcome to all uke lovers! Join us on September 20,21, and 22 for SPRUKE Brisbane's Ukulele Festival. Brought to you by BUMS Brisbane's Ukulele Music Society we'll be Spruking the Uke Love at Southbank TAFE campus in the heart of Brisbane’s cultural precinct.
Share, Perform and Relax with all things UKE! There'll be something for every Uke player from 8 to 80 with concerts, workshops and performances all weekend. Beginners to advanced uke players, and those who’d like to sing along, are all welcome to Spruke.
Bring the whole family 'cause there's plenty to see & do at Brisbane's Southbank precinct where you will enjoy the idyllic Brisbane Spring weather in the Parklands with its lush gardens, public beach, lagoons and picnic areas, or check out the cafes, restaurants, boutiques and markets close to public transport and accommodation for our out-of-towners.
festival@spruke.net.au
http://www.spruke.net.au/
https://www.facebook.com/spruke.brisbanesukulelefestival
http://www.spruke.net.au/events/
KATIKATI FOLK CLUB PRESENTS......
A J LEONARD with JENNY ROWLANDS on Cello
Friday 20th September, 2013
Katikati Bowling Club, Park Road, Katikati
$15 Members $20 Non-Members, Free for Children
http://katikatifolkclub.co.nz/Katikati_Folk_Club_AJ-Leonard.html
2nd Central Coast Ukulele Festival
Saturday 24th until Sunday 25th August 2013
46 Marine Parade, The Entrance, NSW 2261
Due to the enormous rise in popularity of the Ukulele instrument the Central Coast will host the Ukulele Festival in August 2013.
This festival is unique in that it brings people from all ages and walks of life together to make and enjoy music. The program will be jam packed with Ukulele clubs from across the state as well as professional Ukulele acts. Entertainment is absolutely free on the Memorial Park stage and the Sails Stage. There is something for everyone with stalls, rides and coloring in competitions for the kids with great prizes. Workshops will be available free in the Memorial Park throughout the day.…. loads of fun, dinner show, markets, stalls, group performances, fire works etc
Phone: (02) 4333 5377
info@theentrancetcm.com.au
http://centralcoastukuleleclub.wordpress.com
http://www.theentrance.org/events/ukulele.html
UKULELE HEAVEN NZ presents a
Saturday 2nd November, 2013
Orewa Arts and Events Centre,
Riverside Road, Orewa, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/ukuleleconvention/info
http://www.ukuleleheaven.co.nz/
ROTORUA HOT LAKES UKULELE FESTIVAL
Now until 9th November 2013
CONCERTS
9th November, 8:30pm The Arts Village: Lorenzo, The Beat of the Strum- Ukulollo. Ticket price includes concert, ukulele workshop and a glass of wine or juice. Check out Lorenzo's amazing technique on his you tube performances.
WORKSHOPS
9th November, 7:00pm The Arts Village: Lorenzo Vignando, from Lucca, Tuscany TIcket price covers both workshop and concert and a complementary glass of wine or juice
Ukulele Jamboree
Friday 8th until Sunday 10th November 2013
"Riverwood Downs" Barrington Tops, NSW
The Ukulele JAMboree is a weekend of ukulele jamming in the foothills of the beautiful Barrington Tops World Heritage Area on the weekend of the 8th to the 10th of November 2013. There are no "acts", just a bunch of ukulele players from all over the world who want to play together. There will be a blackboard stage for those that want to get up and do their thing. The venue is Riverwood Downs - a beautiful farm that kangaroos and platypus call home. Accommodation is pet friendly and ranges from unpowered camp sites to luxury cabins. All about 3 hours drive north from Sydney. The event is free (part from accommodation) so come along and join in the fun.
FREE (apart from accommodation)
Dean Newbold 0425 42 959
Through Riverwood Downs 1800 809 772
7th New Zealand Ukulele Festival
Saturday 30th November, 2013 - 11am to 4pm
Check the Details here : http://www.nzukulelefestival.org.nz/
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain tour of Australia 18-20th February, and New Zealand 21st Feb - 3rd March 2013
Melbourne Ukulele Festival, Thursday 1st March 2013 - Sunday 3rd March 2013
MUFF - Mandorah Ukulele and Folk Festival on Saturday 29th June, 2013 at Cox Peninsula Country Club, 76 Cox Drive, Mandorah, NT, 0822
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mandorah-Ukulele-and-Folk-Festival-MUFF/341781245939075
Cairns Uke Festival 2013 on Thursday 4th July 2013 - Sunday 7th July 2013
http://cairnsukulelefestival.net/
Folk Redlands Ukulele Convention (FRUC) Friday 19th July 2013 to Sunday 21st July 2013
Dubbo Jazz Festival Friday 9 August 2013 - Sunday 11 August 2013
Dubbo RSL Club Resort and various venues across Dubbo
www.dubbojazz.com.au
http://dubbophotonews.com.au/index.php/dpn/categories/arts-entertainment/item/1955-the-ukulele-a-universal-instrument-2013-dubbo-jazz-festival
Katikati Ukulele Festival NZ 5th to 7th April 2013
Geraldine Uke Festival NZ 29th July 2013
Hokianga Ukulele Festival NZ 8th April 2013
Hot Lakes Rotorua Ukuele Festival 8th to 11th November 2012