We are really looking forward to this one. It seems that the USA takes the crown for the sheer number of ukulele festivals. Over in the UK, we have precious few, but it appears that is changing. Some good people have got themselves together to put on the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival!

It takes place on 12-13 October in Pontefract in the UK. It's also being organised by friends, including some people I have had the chance to play with. So big thanks to Mary Agnes Krell, Tony Casey, Robert Collins, Lou Armer, Paul McCann, Kris Ball and the others behind the scenes who are putting so much work into it.Mary writes:The lineup also looks superb, and includes M anitoba Hal The Anything Goes Orchestra and Chonkinfeckle , together with workshops and a Grand Bazaar of ukulele goodies.Early bird tickets are currently available (though selling fast) and general tickets go on sale in May.You can get all the details at http://www.northernuke.com Give this your support! I will also be leaving a banner on the left hand side of this site which you can click any time to get to the festival website. And some of The N'Ukes including myself will be there too!