Central Coast Ukulele Festival Sept 12-14 2025

Only two weeks to go to the happiest festival around The Central Coast Ukulele Festival. Come and see what all the fuss is about. with over 51 bands and 400 performers it is bigger than Ben Hur.

There is something for everyone. Merchandise, rock, jazz, foreign languages, fun, folk, indie, rock, rhythm and blues, country, old songs, new songs, creative, colourful and entertaining!

With the Thin White Ukes with their brilliant harmonies and Bowie style will captivate you. Come along to their workshops and learn a few tricks on your ukulele.

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Tickets on sale now only $15 or at the door

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Live music at its best by the best

Dinner show tickets available by calling the Diggers

 on (02) 4332 3399

3 course meal plus great entertainment.

Johnny Devilseed and Old Man Rubes

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The very Talented Denise Hanlon with Jeremy Brennan

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Plus we have some sensation uke bands from around the country

Cameron Murray

With the Mirrabooka Band, Lisa Cernicchi, Ukulele Dave and more…

Join us for an evening of first class entertainment and music. Some of these acts will NOT be appearing at our festival over the weekend only exclusive to Friday night. Please join us and celebrate the opening of our festival.

Please find attached Final Program

and Workshops available.

Prices listed for workshops on the program.

Doors open at the Diggers on Friday 4.00pm for early show entertainment. Come in and enjoy a refreshment and the view of beautiful Tuggerah lakes. Show starts at 5pm!

Doors open on Saturday at 10am and runs until late Saturday night. All workshop tickets may be purchased at our merchandise stall either on Friday evening or from Saturday.

Workshops start at the “Clam Hall” at 10.30am and again on Sunday at 10.30m (in Allambie room)

Sunday doors open at 10am.

Please join us with “One Song Sing” on Sunday afternoon, a terrific pop up choir, run by The Sum of the Parts.

The Song we shall be singing is Pompeii by Bastille, more info on this soon.

We have our Photographer – James Begg available all weekend.

Fantastic Raffles

Money Tree – winner takes all

Merchandise available 

Raffles Prizes

1 x Leho Tenor resonator ukulele, case, stand, strap , tuner

1 x Makala Tenor Ukulele with Case

1 x Riptide concert ukulele with case

1 x Enya soprano round special edition ukulele with case

1 x Lanaki concert with original artwork by indigenous artist Kylie Cassidy

1 x Soprano ukulele with original artwork by indigenous Jodie Taylor

1 x Beautiful artwork by local Central Coast Artist

And more…

We are running two stages at the Diggers Club.

stage 1 – Lounge

stage 2 – Allambie room

The third stage is for workshops at “the Clam” a white building diagonally across the road from the Diggers. You can’t miss it. We will have volunteers to help direct you. It’s a building that looks like a Clam (no kidding)  The venue is actually at the hall behind. They both are beautiful rooms with a garden which has outdoor seating that you are welcome to use, tune, jam or take a break in the sunshine (hopefully) from the amazing lineup of artists we have ready to entertain you. There is parking if you need to drive, however, it’s an easy 1 minute walk from the front door of the Diggers.

We will rock into the night with Mirrabooka Band, Lindy and the Losse units, West and young and The Thin White Ukes..

with over 400 performers you’ll just have to come and see

support live music

There is an open mic on Sunday and our merchandise desk will have the performers list.

We look forward to another great Central Coast Festival and thank you for your music and support.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Cheers

Liz

Central Coast Ukulele Festival 12th – 14th September 2025

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Hello, with only 5 weeks to go we are excited to bring to you and our community a fun filled and inclusive festival for all. You don’t have to play ukulele to enjoy this festival. We will have something for everyone.

The award-winning Diggers at the Entrance with its breathtaking views of Tuggerah Lakes has kindly open its doors to the Central Coast Ukulele festival with open arms.

Only minutes from The Entrance town centre and the beautiful Lakes.

There is plenty of parking

Enjoy hearty delicious food at their restaurant, plenty of bar service with 3 bars, games rooms, indoor play centre for the kids and sports bar for the adults, and a happy fulfilled fantastic ukulele festival.

You will enjoy the 51 groups from around Australia performing all genres of music for you to enjoy, sing along and tap your toes or dance away your troubles.

A Ukulele Festival is a happy festival event that brings joy to all who come. Its worldwide and loved by folk around the world.

We have 2 main stages

workshops

Raffles – we have some beautiful ukulele in our raffles kindly supported by Music Centre Gosford and Jacks Music Newcastle.

There will be merchandise tables, raffles (you may win a ukulele)

Dinner Show Friday night

Music and workshops all day Saturday

Dance and rock on Saturday night with our cool acts

and you are invited to sing in our Pop Up Choir on Sunday.

It will be spectacular.

Tickets are just $15 for a weekend of everything. Try Booking for CCUF 2025

Our Dinner Show Friday night is a 3 course meal with a generous amount of Entertainment.

Tickets are purchased at the Diggers please call to book a table on

(02)4332 3399 in the beautiful Pavillion room overlooking Tuggerah Lakes

Friday night 12th September.

Our Fine performers are:

Rhymer from Ryde:

Dave Parker:

Johnny Devilseed and Old man Rubes:

Mirrabooka Band: live and local with special guests Jeremy Brennan and Lisa Cernicchi.

Denise Hanlon is an award-winning singer, a professional comedienne and an experienced Emcee. The great thing is – she can do all 3 at once!

Accompanied by Jeremy Brennan: Pianist, Songsmith and Live Entertainment Specialist.

This is an act not to miss!

The Thin White Ukes: a sensational Glam rock pop group from Melbourne.

The fun does not stop there and will continue from Saturday 10am to Saturday night 10pm and resume again on Sunday from 10am – 5pm.

There will be educational workshops: Djembe, Singing techniques, how to write a hit song, Play ukulele, learn bass techniques, stage skills and more.

We are excited to have One Song Sing as our festival finale.

Here is the chance for everybody to get involved including friends and family. No need to play just use your voice.

One Song Sing is brought to you by The Sum of the Parts (music).

Come join our pop up choir- no auditions required; perhaps a bit of shower singing! In just over an hour we teach a popular song broken down into three parts that sound great together. Whether you sing low, high or somewhere in between you will find a part that you can sing along with plenty of other people. There is safety in numbers and a real joy when singing with a crowd in harmony. 

Let make this a totally memorial moment.

We would love to see you at the Central Coast Ukulele Festival and see what all the fuss is about:

Our groups and collectives have worked hard all year to bring to you this fabulous weekend of LIVE music and entertainment

Our Program attached along with workshop information.

For more information contact us on

info@centralcoastukuleleclub.com  or Liz on 0412837008

Cheers

Liz

Central Coast Ukulele Festival 2025

September 12, 13,& 14

Aloha and greetings from the Central Coast

I am happy to say that there is great interest surrounding our Central Coast Ukulele Festival and applications are coming in.

We are excited to say the least.

Please, be mindful that we are limited with performers and happy to receive your intention to perform early.

Application to perform is attached and can be emailed in a word document if easier..

Please print in application so there are no errors in your group’s names.

Back by popular demand will be the t-shirts with your group’s name on the back. Artwork for this will be available soon.

You may pre order t-shirts once we go to print so not to miss out.

Details of the festival are:-

When:            September 12 – 14,  2025

Where:           Diggers at The Entrance

                        Central Coast Hwy

                        Long Jetty

Tickets for Diner Show Friday 

Cost is $65 for 3 course meal and fabulous show, some of our main acts will only be appearing at the dinner show so please get in early as seating is limited.

Please be aware that our artists are here to entertain you and I have been asked to be mindful of the noise level when they are performing. We will make arrangements this year to have some time to move and chat in between acts.

Tickets for the two day festival is $15

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We will present to you a top-class Ukulele Festival at a lovely venue The Diggers at the Entrance.

The Central Coast Ukulele Festival has always been a fun popular community event with live music, workshops, an all-in ukulele jam and sing-along, live ukulele groups and acts, raffles, merchandise tables, markets stalls and more, and mostly our friendly volunteers and groups.

Planning is underway.

We have booked  some fabulous entertainment, and we are excited for them to perform at our festival for the first time!

Just a taste of what’s to come

The Thin White Ukes from Melbourne

Denise Hanlon, beautiful singer and Entertainer from Sydney along with the very talented Jeremy Brennan

One Song Sing – come and join the choir on Sunday for a fantastic experience of singing 3 part harmony together as one led by the talented Jane Jelbart.

Collectives from everywhere

groups

solos

duos

bands

Lindy and the loose units

The Ukelles

 And so much more to come.

Workshops will be exciting, educational, informative and fun!

A few things to remember.

  • No pre-recorded backing tracks may be used.
  • Have fun and keep music live
  • If you prefer your own microphone, please bring it along in good working order
  • We will provide leads; mics will be sanitised between acts.
  • Please make sure your ukulele is tuned and new batteries for the plug-in act.

Accommodation is available all around the Entrance from bnb’s , Caravan Parks, hotels, motels and camping grounds in the area and around the Central Coast.  The Ibis hotel is adjacent to the Diggers.

The Entrance is 30 minutes from Wyong, 1.5 hours from Sydney, 36 minutes from Ourimbah, 50 minutes from The Entrance, 50 minutes from Newcastle.

 The CCUF and The Diggers at the Entrance, Central Coast Music and Arts, Central Coast Council have kindly come together for our ukulele festival back by popular demand. Thank you.

Details of the program will be advised once all applications are final.

Looking forward to seeing you and your music

 The CCUF and The Diggers at the Entrance, Central Coast Music and Arts, Central Coast Council are excited and looking forward to seeing you.

 Thank you.

cheers

Liz

Central Coast Ukulele Festival 2025 September 12, 13 & 14

Our Central Coast Ukulele Festival is on its way and applications for expressions of interest is now open.

Dates are:

Friday 12th for our famous Dinner/Show – brilliants acts are booked – bookings essential and available shortly

Saturday 13, Performers, collectives, workshops, open mic

Saturday evening -13th Fabulous entertainers booked

Sunday 14th – Performer, collectives, workshops and now get involved with “One Song Sing” this will be an amazing finale getting EVERYONE singing in 3 part harmony, no ukes needed just you and your voice. Come one come all!

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