Nanaimo Ukulele Festival June 2023

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Friday, June 9th, 2023
June 9, 2023 Concert starts at 7pm. Doors open at 6:00pm June 10, 2023 Workshops start at 10am, doors open at 9:00am

Join us on Friday evening for a star-studded concert featuring Canadian Blues Artist Manitoba Hal. A ukulele master and singer-songwriter, Hal is known for his expressive voice and mastery of his instrument, He takes his audience from the deep south to the islands with songs that are mournful, hopeful, silly, romantic and introspective. For more information on Manitoba Hal, please check out his website at: www.manitobahal.com

Joining Manitoba Hal on Friday night, will be Transit Lounge, featuring Cynthia Kinnunen on uke and Ben Coulson on u-bass. With a love of everything from rockabilly to old-timey tunes, pop, folk and some trusty rock & roll for good measure they are sure to keep you entertained.

  Proficient in all music genres, Cynthia offers engaging instruction with a focus on adult learners . She is a Level 3 graduate of the James Hill Ukulele Initiative (JHUI) Teacher Certification Program, has served as a clinician in the program, and has worked for James Hill as part of his Uketropolis team, supporting a global network of engaged music teachers and learners. For more information about Cynthia, please go to her website at: www.cynthiakmusic.com.

On Saturday we will be offering a number of Workshops for all levels of Ukulele Players, with instructors Manitoba Hal, Cynthia Kinnunen, Liz DeBarros and Carol Johns. We will end the day with the Revolving Doors leading a Sing and Strum. Tickets are on sale now for the concert on Friday evening and for workshops on Saturday. Please go to our website at: www.nanaimoukulelefestival.com for more information and to purchase your tickets. 

We can't wait to see you there!

Organizing Committee

NANAIMO UKULELE FESTIVAL SOCIETY