Northeast Ukulele Project

Northeast Ukulele Project Using music and the ukulele to fight loneliness in the Northeast

05/07/2026
11/06/2026
11/06/2026

Have you thought of volunteering for the Ukulele Project? Why not get in touch with a Ukulele Project near you.

For You Personally
❤️ Musical growth — Regular exposure to music-making, even in a support role, deepens your appreciation and understanding of music.
❤️ Skill-building — Gain experience in arts administration, event coordination, community engagement, or music education depending on your role.
❤️ Creative environment — Being around a creative, upbeat project keeps your own energy and enthusiasm high.
❤️ Portfolio & CV — Arts and community music experience is highly valued in education, social care, music, and charity sectors.

Social & Community
❤️ Be part of something joyful — The ukulele is uniquely accessible and uplifting; the atmosphere at sessions tends to be warm and inclusive.
❤️ Meet like-minded people — Connect with musicians, community workers, and people passionate about wellbeing through music.
❤️ Support vulnerable groups — Many community music projects work with older adults, people with disabilities, or those facing isolation — your contribution has real human impact.

Wider Impact
❤️ Promote music accessibility — The ukulele lowers barriers to music-making; volunteering helps keep that door open for more people.
❤️ Strengthen the local arts ecosystem — Volunteers are what allow small projects like this to grow and reach more communities.

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11/06/2026

We have had quite a number of new followers over the last few weeks. Let us know where you are from and if you are in a ukulele group. Be nice to meet you all.

Croeso i brosiect iwcalili Cymru!

11/06/2026

In London it’s best to walk and talk, look up, hop into a museum, sit along the river or in a park, visit a market or two. This August 8th-11th you can do all that AND play your ukulele or listen to some incredible musicians before they make their way to Ukulele Festival of Great Britain Whether you come with friends or are heading out solo we’ve got you covered for ukulele joy!

Saturday 8th Patch Ukulele Band will be performing at Richmond Library.

Saturday afternoon join us for a park busk in Kensington Gardens with a special performance from the Langley Ukulele Ensemble

Sunday 9th join us for a Flashmob at Duck Pond Market, Heron Square, Richmond then take a stroll along the river to Ham House, hop on the Hammerton ferry, take a short walk to Twickenham and take part in a 2nd Flashmob, a jam and see performances from Langley Ukulele Ensemble, Patch Ukulele Band and loads of 60s inspired bands at 60s Day Twickenham.

Monday 10th for anyone in Camden Peter Luongo will be running a workshop at Castlehaven Community Association. Following that we will be busking in Castlehaven Community Park with performances from the Castlehaven Ukulele Players, the Langley Ukulele Players and Legacy Ukulele Players

Tuesday 11th in the morning we have a teachers workshop at Old Diorama Arts Centre led by Peter Luongo which includes a performance from the Langley Ukulele Ensemble.

In the evening we are having a fundraising Summer Ukulele Party at The Cabbage Patch, Twickenham that includes performances from Patch Ukulele Band, the Langley Ukulele Ensemble, Daniel Ward and Heidi Swedberg and the Legacy Ukulele Ensemble. There will be pizza!

Amidst a busy sightseeing schedule the Langley Ukulele Ensemble will also be busking in various places.

Following this fun week we will be making our way to Cheltenham. We will be there to take any ukulele donations and have a stand to sell merch and some exciting fun ways you can support the Ukulele Projects!

If you’ve read this far you are a legend!! 🤪🙏🏼

10/06/2026

Whoo hoo come join us at The The Cabbage Patch, Twickenham Tuesday 11th August for an afternoon/evening of fabulous ukulele joy and to fundraise to help us to spread even more ukulele joy!!

We are so excited to have Peter Luongo and his amazing Legacy Ukulele Ensemble as well as the Langley Ukulele Ensemble AND if that wasn’t exciting enough we also have Daniel Ward and Heidi Swedberg making their way to Ukulele Festival of Great Britain

£10 a ticket or £24 if you’d like a delicious pizza
Link to buy tickets are in the comments below. Please help us spread the word 🙏🏼

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