The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

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Posted 2025-01-16 by Janefollow

Fri 24 Jan 2025

On 24th January 2025, the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham will be the epicentrical gathering place for fans of all things ukulele. Picture this: it's 1985, Wham! are the royalty of the pop world, everyone is sporting some serious big hair, and the first brick-sized mobile phone is a hot commodity. Meanwhile, Bob Geldof is roping in the biggest names for Live Aid, and futuristic movies like Back to the Future are making their debut. Amid all this excitement, here comes the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, a group that needs no exaggerated entrance, as they've been delighting audiences with their zany charm and ukulele wizardry for four decades and a staggering 400 million strums.

They emerged as a playful antidote to the usual heavyweights of the music scene, side-stepping the bombast of rock and pop. What keeps them rockin' for so long? Maybe it's the quirky mix of voices and their knack for blending post-punk vibes with catchy classics. Forget drums, pianos, or any pesky electronic trickery; this is all about the humble ukulele and their harmonious vocals creating a musical playground. So why not join in on the 40th anniversary shenanigans of this beloved ensemble, as they whisk you through genres—from ABBA to Tchaikovsky, and maybe even tiptoe into some Spaghetti Westerns. Expect a delightful and raucous celebration that's as much an ode to rock-n-roll as it is a whimsical jaunt through musical history, all conducted on their trusty 'bonsai guitars'.

More information at trch.co.uk/




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