A knockout ukulele ‘Double Feature’
Visiting Australian performer ‘Tyrone' teams up with West Auckland ukulele troubadours ‘The Nukes' to present an International ukulele concert brimming with antipodean humour , death-defying musicianship and up-lifting songs.
Tyrone one half of award-winning ‘Tyrone and Lesley’ is a ukulele maestro who’s in demand in every place from the Sydney Opera House to festivals all over the world. The albums ‘Optimism’ and ‘Have No Words’ were named Ukulele Recordings of the Year, and recent release ‘String’ was called “a stunning collection of songs full of wit, mystery, intrigue and joy: Uke Magazine (UK)
The Nukes have been faithfully broadcasting harmony and happiness to the good people of Australasia for over 15years. Innovative, inspiring and entertaining, The Nukes have knocked the socks off audiences from Canterbury to Canberra (and most places in between).
They’ve played: WOMAD NZ ,Auckland and Canterbury Folk Festivals Wanaka Festival Of Colour, Southland Festival Of Arts , Bluff Oyster Festival, Arts On Tour, and many, many more in NZ and Australia.
Come and see a show featuring two of the best Ukulele artists Down under can offer.
“ ‘Original’ inventive and entertaining….”
— DREW JAMES, TARANAKI ARTS FESTIVAL.
“ uplifting, fun and feel-good.”
— AMANDA WRIGHT, ERUPT FESTIVAL.
Wednesday June 12th - Workshop 3132 , New Lynn, Auckland
Thursday June 13th - Regent Theatre, Te Awamutu
Friday June 14th - Jam Factory, Tauranga