WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL EVENTS
As often as we can, we try to provide enrichment opportunities for all our students and the wider ukulele community. If you know of a visiting national or international artist or ukulele teacher (or you ARE one yourself) who may be heading to Sydney, please let us know and we will try to arrange something for our Northern Beaches ukulele community!
The Thin White Ukes - Combined Ukulele Workshop/Concert - 6:30pm, 13 February 2023
Participants were absolutely blown away by the sublime musicality and wonder of the phenomenon that is The Thin White Ukes! Their Rebel Rebel workshop introduced us to Bowie of for all levels of proficiency and their concert weaved their mastery, passion and love of David Bowie music in spell-binding fashion!
Combined Ukulele Workshop/Concert by Green Fieldz (Sally Carter & Keith Rea) (VIC) - 12 & 14 September 2022
Green Fieldz is the dynamic Celtic duo of Sally Carter and Keith Rea, famous for creating a storm of high end energy by intertwining dual ukuleles, blazing fiddle, wild guitar work and stunning melodies and soaring harmonies. We were totally gobsmacked by their incredible virtuosity on uke and fiddle, beautiful vocal harmonies and wonderful performances.
THANK YOU SALLY & KEITH!
Paul Jonson (NZ) Workshop - Wednesday, 11 May 2022, Seaforth
Paul Jonson loves to demonstrate blues elements and fingerpicking techniques and his "Strum, Pick & Pinch" Workshop and performance gave us plenty to think about and work on.
THANK YOU PAUL!
Paul Jonson (NZ) - Workshop & Concert - Wednesday, 5 February 2020, The Beach Club, Collaroy
Had LOADS of fun with Paul Jonson and his blues elements muscle memory workshop dabbling in a bit of folk blues, boogie, ragtime and traditional folk songs on his resonator ukuleles. Members of the LSO had a fantastic blues jam with Paul whilst Neil Buckley, our blues harmonica teacher, showed us how to riff like a pro! Thanks Paul!
Ukulele Death Squad (SA) - Workshop & Concert - Saturday 16 November 2019, Narrabeen
The Ukulele Death Squad, one of the hottest uke acts in Australia, gave a smashing workshop and concert to ukesters from the Northern Beaches and beyond. With stage-craft, mad thumping rhythms and outrageous solos, the squad quite literally blew our minds. THANK YOU DEATH SQUAD!
Blues Harp (Harmonica) Workshop Part 2 - Saturday 26 October 2019, Narrabeen
Neil Buckley helped participants continue their blues harp journey with Part 2 of the program to gain proficiency with the skills acquired in Part 1. Future students must BYO 10 hole blues harp harmonica (in C) and a notepad/pen/pencil for taking notes. Handouts are provided.
Blues Harp (Harmonica) Workshop Part 1 - Saturday 19 October 2019, Narrabeen
Neil Buckley will help you learn to play the harmonica/blues harp in this fun and engaging 2 HOUR BEGINNER WORKSHOP. BYO 10 hole blues harp harmonica (in C) and a notepad/pen/pencil for taking notes. Handouts are provided.
Cynthia Lin (US) Down Under - Friday 27 September 2019, Mosman Community Centre & Art Gallery
We WERE super excited to be hosting YouTube ukulele sensation Cynthia Lin for her first time in Sydney concert & uke jam! Unfortunately, her grueling tour Down Under has left her with no voice and she has regretfully had to cancel at the 11th hour. Tickets will be refunded - any questions please contact http://cynthialin.com/events/
Blues Harp (Harmonica) Workshop Part 1 - Saturday 31 August 2019, Narrabeen
Neil Buckley will help you learn to play the harmonica/blues harp in this fun and engaging 2 HOUR BEGINNER WORKSHOP. BYO 10 hole blues harp harmonica (in C) and a notepad/pen/pencil for taking notes. Handouts are provided.
Samantha Muir (UK) Workshop/Concert - Thursday 8 August 2019, Narrabeen
The LSO was extremely privileged to host UK based classical ukulele maestro Samantha Muir who ventured Down Under in August and thrilled audiences with her beautiful finger style ukulele workshops and concerts. We were absolutely blown away by Sam's knowledge and mastery and many have been inspired to go home and practise for 4 hours a day...!
The Wild Women of Anywhere Beach - Tuesday, 9 April 2019, Narrabeen
As a duo, Cathy Welsford and Angie Smith have performed together for 30 years, singing their way through numerous political upheavals, cultural revolutions and just plain standing up against injustice! We were delighted to host their sassy workshop and concert which included spine tingling moments of musical magic!
Peter Moss (UK) - Workshop & Concert - Friday, 2 May 2018, Manly Vale Community Centre
Open to ukulele players and enthusiasts of all levels, Peter Moss, the ukulele and banjolele extraordinaire from the UK, is returning to Australia to perform and tour around the country. We are lucky to be hosting one of his ukulele "FUNSHOPS" or orchestrated ukulele workshops, followed by a concert in his frenetic and unique style!
Peter Moss (UK) - Workshop & Concert - Friday, 25 May 2017, Manly Vale Community Centre
A workshop for intermediate/advanced players combining rhythm, melody and harmony (chords) all at the same time. Also included a performance by Peter using several styles of music on ukulele/banjolele with his free-flowing chord/melody style.
The Combined Ukulele Ensembles of Sydney - Saturday, 19 March 2016, Macquarie Centre
Members of the Lightly Strung Orchestra joined in a 90 strong ukulele ensemble formed by players across Sydney and beyond. Ukesters from as far as the Blue Mountains, The Central Coast and down to the Sutherland Shire had a rip roaring time at this combined ensemble gig. Fantastic stuff gang!