Bendigo Uke Group

We play ukulele in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

Workshops

Maldon update – performance times

by Pete

Great practice tonight….if there is anyone who wants to camp that I don’t already have down as camping. Please let me know and I’ll see what i can do. Same goes for partner tickets. We don’t always get them but send me names and I’ll see what I can do. People do not need tickets to see us perform as everything in the streets is free

Our 1st performance will be 9.30am Saturday beginning at the market (venue 9) see map
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then onto the festival office (venue 13)

We will have a 2nd performance Saturday arvo 2pm. Meet outside the Maldon hotel

I have a workshop 11am – 2pm on Sunday. If anyone is available to give me a hand it would be greatly appreciated

3rd performance 2pm Sunday meeting a the Maldon hotel again

Wear something colorful and/or outrageous…..Hawaiian shirts or your hippy wear from last year’s BB&R

It will be better to stand. It looks better and you end up having more fun but for those who can’t I will get some seats from Musos Stuff

Please share music stands (if you need them) and don’t forget to bring pegs

Remember, Have fun. Don’t stress. no-one ever died from a wrong chord or a forgotten lyric…..it’s gunna be great!

http://www.maldonfolkfestival.com/

Beginners uke workshop this Saturday morning in Bendigo – Blues uke workshop in Guildford in the afternoon followed by AJ & the Outright Lies

by Pete

Hi Folks, Mark Jackson is holding Beginners workshop this Saturday. Here’s what he has to say for himself

Hey Bendigo friends. Would you kindly share this event? I’m running a Beginners Ukulele Workshop next Saturday at Muso’s Stuff – Bendigo. I’m coming down from Newcastle for Laurie‘s 60th. Looking forward to hanging at The Good Loaf Sourdough Bakery & Cafe. Thanks to Peter for helping to coordinate things (and for this piccie from donkey’s years ago – look closely in the middle, underneath the pink ukulele).

I’m still on about community. It’s what I learned most about living in Bendigo. The uke is such a superb way to create and sustain community. It’s all about the music and coming together to enjoy making it.

…and here’s the link to the event… https://www.facebook.com/events/2192672977618615/

3.30pm if you know anyone who wants to go to the Blues Uke workshop and 7pm Alawishus Jones & the Outright Lies at the Guildford pub

Rose Turtle Ertler – beginners workshop in Guildford

by Pete

Hi Folks, Rose Turtle Ertler is running a workshop for beginners in Guildford

ALL WANNABE UKULELE PLAYERS! There’s still some places in my BEGINNERS INTENSIVE WORKSHOP on SUN 8th Nov.. 10:30-3pm at Guildford Music Hall! 2 hour session, then half hour lunch, then two more hours…I’ll teach all the basics about tuning, chords, some strumming patterns,, all ya need to get you started… I can also show ways to make your own strumming patterns, teach about ‘listening’ when you play and ideas for playing with other people… Cost $50 pay on the day. Tea, coffee and cake provided. BYO lunch and ukulele. (I can do some shorter workshops in the future if people are keen to continue.) To book in email: rose turtle@gmail.com or phone/text: Rose Turtle Ertler 0414 346 436

CMVic Marimbalele Weekend

by Pete

Hi Folks, this on in a couple of weeks it’s going to be be a great weekend of music-making.  – marimbas, ukeleles, and lots more. I’ll be leading some sessions, along with 7 other amazing musicians and workshop leaders.
I’d be really love to see you there! It’s gunna be a hoot!!!!

for more info including cost and accommodation etc – https://cmvic.org.au/whats-on/events/marimbalele-weekend-camp

A weekend of music-making for all
ages, all skill levels, all musical
interests. Marimbas and ukuleles
(thus ‘Marimbalele’) – but also
singing, brass instruments, wacky
invented instruments, fiddles. . .
Commencing 7pm Fri with departure on 4pm Sun, sessions will cater for people who’ve never played a marimba or a ukulele as well as building some skills and repertoire in those who have played before. Try new songs, new techniques, meet new people, play with friends. Children welcome.

Something for everyone! A terrific Saturday night concert!

Our workshop leaders will be:

Jon Madin
Andy Rigby
Joseph Bromley (here’s an example of Joseph’s marimba and ukulele sessions held at CMVic Treetops Camp in May)
Alena Schneider
Peter Gavin
Dani Rocca
Phil Melgaard
Aaron Silver
The programme will include a wide range of workshops, e.g. marimba favourites, kids’ session, beginner ukulele, tricky marimba playing, wacky instruments (Jon Madin’s echocellos, dingboxes, musical bikes etc), singing with instruments, African rhythms, a touch of reggae, classic uke songs. Probably some ‘spaghetti Western’ hits. Sure-fire marimba pieces to get children playing. A grand parade… and lots more.

BillyRoy’s Ukulele Festival

by Pete

Bendigo Ukulelefest
Bendigo Ukulele Festival Program (note: Subject to change)
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In The Cellar
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11am -12.30pm
Beginner Ukulele Workshop
with Peter Gavin

1.30pm – 2.30pm
Vocal Harmony Workshop
with Jon & Bel Marland

Courtyard Stage Part 1
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12 Noon – 12.20pm Gospel Girls

12.30 – 12.30pm King Maxwell (blues)

1pm – 1.30pm – Juke Joint Jumpers

Chalkboard Concert in the Garden
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1.30 – 2.10pm
5min spot write your name on the board

Courtyard Stage Part 2
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2.10 – 2.30pm TBA
2.35 – 2.55pm TBA
3 – 3.20pm Felicity
3.25 – 3.45pm Billyuke
3.50 – 4.10pm Sukulele
4.15 – 4.35pm The Neighbours
4.40 – 5pm The Ukenators
5.05 – 5.25pm Jon & Bel
5.25 – 5.45 TBA
5.55 – 6.30pm Bendigo Uke Group

Kids Session in the Gardens
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3.30 – 4pm with Jon & Bel

Ukulele Display & Sales
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by Muso’s Stuff

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