Ukulele festival a fiesta of fun

The Central Coast Ukulele Festival is set to take place at Diggers at The Entrance from September 12-13.

Founder Liz Kitney said the Central Coast Ukulele Club has been hosting ukulele festivals on the Coast since 2012.

“It’s always been a popular community event and has attracted music lovers and families from around Australia and overseas since then,” she said.

“In a world that often feels chaotic and hurried, there’s something undeniably soothing about the gentle plucking of ukulele strings.

“Imagine a festival where this calming sound fills the air, accompanied by laughter, music, and a sense of community.

“The Central Coast Ukulele Festival promises to be a celebration like no other.

“This festival is inclusive of all genres of music, all cultural backgrounds; it transcends all ages and musical expertise.

“Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned player this festival welcomes all.

“Music has the ability to bring people together and this festival will inspire you to pick up a ukulele and smile, or you can sit back and enjoy over 40 acts and a diverse array of music styles.”

Kitney said ukuleles are compact, affordable and seriously fun.

Acts will include Thin White Ukes, Mirrabooka Band, Lindy and the Loose Units, blind ukulele player Connor Wink, Denise Hanlon and Jeremy Brennan.

There will also be community collectives, jams, singalong and open mic sessions and, for the first time ever, a pop up choir.

Witness performances by talented musicians, join in the jams and singalongs, or hone your skills at the many workshops available over the weekend.

A song writing competition is available on Sunday afternoon for budding writers and composers.

The festival kicks off on Friday night, September 12, with a dinner show featuring five headline acts..

There will be live music all weekend, as well as workshops including singing techniques, how to write a song, stage techniques, and learning to play ukulele, bass and drums.

Book at www.trybooking.com/CZORH