Nicky Bomba kicks off ukulele festival

Central Coast Ukulele Festival is set to kick off with its first ever pre-festival gig on September 19.

Featuring Nicky Bomba and Dom Diaz on Thursday, the event will be held at the Fun Haus Factory in Gosford in partnership with Central Coast Music and Arts and feature the vibrant sounds of ukulele, reggae, dancing and more.

Award-winning musician Bomba will run a ukulele workshop from 6pm-7pm, open to anyone aged 13 and over regardless of experience.

Bomba will guide participants through the basics including chords, strumming and tuning, while sharing tips and techniques.

Bring your ukulele or hire one through the Central Coast Ukulele Club.

Spaces are limited, so booking is essential.

Following the workshop, the stage will light up with a live concert by Bomba, supported by the captivating rhythms of Dom Diaz, at 7.30pm.

With decades of experience, Bomba is renowned for his dynamic performances featuring a mix of reggae, ska, hip-hop and afrobeat.

Paired with the groovy, high-energy vibes of Dom Diaz, the concert is set to get the Central Coast Ukulele Festival off to a huge start.

Tickets are available at bit.ly/CCUF-NickyBomba

With more than 30 groups and 300 performers, the festival offers a feast for the senses.

It will feature some of the best ukulele performers around plus international acts such as Paul Jonson and The Nukes along with a reunion show with wild man Snapper from New Zealand.

See the full program at https://centralcoastukuleleclub.com or the event’s Facebook page.