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
Try Booking for CCUF 2025
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 Club 