Welcome
The Ukastle Ukestra
The home of ukulele orchestras in the Hunter Valley, NSW.
We run six weekly Ukestras (ukulele orchestras) for all ages in the Lower Hunter.
Every week The Ukastle Ukestra helps around 200 people to make music and learn, together.
Why do we do this?
Because people need music in their lives, they need it to be fun, and people need to connect in healthy social situations and spaces.
We also do monthly beginner workshops if you’re just getting started, as well as the occasional specialty course to help you skill up and expand your playing.
We hope to play music with you one day (and help you learn and connect with others).
John Wallace
Our weekly timetable
Click on the links to see the repertoire for each Ukestra
- All
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Saturday
Tomaree Monday Ukestra
Since 2010, now at Horizons Golf Resort (after 13 years at Fingal Bay). This is a mid-level ukestra with mixed level repertoire (easy and hard), for all levels of players.
Lambton Monday Ukestra
Two Ukestras became one to form this new behemoth of a group. Located in the function room at Lambton Park Hotel. The close quarters create an energetic vibe. Open to all skill levels.
LakeMac Tuesday Ukestra
The longest running Ukestra started in February 2010! Located at Teralba Bowling Club. Most suited to retirees given the afternoon time slot. A more intermediate skill-level may be necessary but anyone’s welcome to try it out.
Cook’s Hill Wednesday Ukestra
A relatively new group at the Cricketers Arms Hotel (corner of Bull and Bruce). This is the best option for those who are new to the ukulele. Back to basics, with some balance for the more experienced players.
Carrington Thursday Ukestra
A very lively ukestra at the Carrington Bowlo. Slightly more rambunctious (that’d be the beer/wine factor vs. the daytime coffees). A younger demographic doing the sorts of songs that younger folk like. This is a mid level ukestra with mixed level repertoire (easy and hard), for all levels of players.
Carrington Saturday Ukestra
A beginner group at the Carrington Bowlo. Perpetually focused on being a little easier for newbies, whilst still providing challenges for the more experienced.
Beginners Ukulele Workshops
The ukulele is the best and easiest way to learn to make music with others, and meet others in a low stress and friendly social and learning environment.
