News and Updates

Come and enJOY a relaxed afternoon of music, jamming and great views on Saturday 17 December, 1.30-3.00pm at the Sawtell Surf Club. The Jam is open to all levels of ukulele players, so even if you’ve just started your ukulele journey there will be songs that you will be able to play – and your playing will improve. And feel free to invite family and friends who might like to come for a singalong! All you need is your uke, copies of the Ukulele Club Songbooks (Vol 1 & 2), a music stand (table or floor) is handy, and a…

We are now half-way through the 8-week ‘Ukulele Art Attack’ project in collaboration with headspace Coffs Harbour. Funded through an Arts & Cultural Grant from the City of Coffs, the project aims to bring together young people to connect and express themselves through music and art. Participants in the project range from 12 to 23 years of age, with one student travelling up from Frederickton each week to participate. Interestingly, most have had prior experience with playing a musical instrument, with 50% playing multiple instruments at various times. It really reinforces for me the benefits of starting music young, as…

Last Friday I spent a very hectic, yet powerful hour with young First Nation Years 7 & 8 students from schools across the Coffs Coast for the Coffs AIME Mentoring Program Day. AIME is an amazing not-for-profit organisation that strives to “Unlock the imagination of the human race to forge unlikely connections that lead to a different set of outcomes, a different world, a fairer world”. My ukuleles were one of the activities in the ‘Failure Time’ sessions, where groups would move from station to station trying out new things! I had each group for around 10 minutes and we managed…

Come and enJOY a relaxed afternoon of music and jamming on Saturday 14 November, 1.30-3.00pm at the Sawtell RSL Club for the Sawtell Ukulele Jam. The Jam is open to all levels of ukulele players, so even if you’ve just started your ukulele journey there will be songs that you will be able to play – and your playing will improve. And feel free to invite family and friends who might like to come for a singalong! All you need is your uke, copies of the Ukulele Club Songbooks (Vol 1 & 2), a music stand (table or floor) is…

Sorry – SOLD OUT! Uko Ono is bringing Melbourne trio the Thin White Ukes to the Coffs Coast, performing ‘An Acoustic Bowie Odyssey’ on Friday 7 October at the new venue – The Link on Hogbin Drive. Across his career, Bowie wrote approximately 750 songs and released 27 studio albums. His songs are reborn in a lush acoustic universe in the dexterous hands of the Thin White Ukes. With tiny strings, ravishing vocal harmonies and classic glam rock attire, the Melbourne trio is renowned among the most passionate and inventive keepers of the late art-rock icon’s stellar legacy. So put on…

Come and enJOY a relaxed afternoon of music and jamming on Saturday 8 October, 1.30-3.00pm at the Sawtell RSL Club for the Sawtell Ukulele Jam. The Jam is open to all levels of ukulele players, so even if you’ve just started your ukulele journey there will be songs that you will be able to play – and your playing will improve. And feel free to invite family and friends who might like to come for a singalong! All you need is your uke, copies of the Ukulele Club Songbooks (Vol 1 & 2), a music stand (table or floor) is…

Coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day, Saturday 10 September 2022, the Out of the Shadows Walk unites people from different backgrounds and communities who have been impacted by the death of a loved one through suicide. The Sawtell Ukulele Group are honoured to be bringing some music to the morning. Lifeline North Coast NSW invites you to join the sunrise walk to raise awareness, remember those lost to suicide, and support those who are impacted and continue to struggle with suicide. The walk commences at 5.45am at the Jetty Foreshore steps close to the Yacht Club and the coffee kiosk…

I just wanted to thank everyone who voted for me to be the Coffs Harbour Bonza Local Legend! My video application was an ode to my beautiful ukulele community which has been building over the last seven years. From that first call out for players at the CWA Hall in Sawtell in 2016, you have allowed me to deliver thousands of lessons, workshops, groups and performances right across the Coffs Coast and continue in my mission to spread joy and connect people through the humble ukulele! As the Bonza Local Legend I get to take three people on the first…

This year the Sawtell Ukulele Group is very excited to be giving two performances on the Sawtell Chilli Festival Community Stage! The Chilli Festival is on Saturday 2 July and at 10am we will be performing with some very special guest stars! Young Uko Ono students from Mary Help of Christians, Sawtell Public, Toormina Public, Casuarina Steiner School and St John Paul College will be performing a few numbers before the Sawtell Ukulele Group pump out their first set; and then the group will return for a second performance at Midday. The kids are so excited to be performing on…

Come and join us for an afternoon of jamming at the fabulous 63 First Avenue cafe in Sawtell. The Jams are open to all ages and abilities. We belt out songs from the Ukulele Club Songbooks (Vol 1 & 2) and share the joy of music together. Bring your books and music stands – the bar will be open! Where: 63 First Ave SawtellWhen: Saturday 4 June, 3.00-4.30pm Book your place today – Limited to 40 so DON’T MISS OUT$15 Members – (contact Steph for your discount code)$20 Non-members