The Nukes -
‘Ukulele will never be the same’
The Nukes are far more than a ukulele band. They are high entertainment. Part vaudeville, part rat-pack, part musical car crash. This talented trio deliver an engaging mix of humour and originality that audiences love.
The innocent little uke is the instrument of choice and audiences will staggered by what they are able achieve with it. Great song writing, musicianship and 3-part harmony combine to create a truly memorable experience.
The Nukes have within a few years of being together toured in NZ and Australia and performed at many of Aotearoa’s finest festivals from Bluff’s Oyster festival to WOMAD and the Auckland Folk Festival…to name a few. Releasing two fine albums of their unique, original along the way.
In June and July the band heads to the South Island to play a string of live-dates which culminate with a headlining appearance at the “Geraldine Ukulele Festival’ in early July.
The Nukes were the inaugural band at ‘Carey’s Bay Hotel’ in Port Chalmers, and return for the first time since that memorable appearance in 2010. They will also perform concerts in central Dunedin, Mosgiel and Oamaru and will also visit a number of the local schools for workshops and concerts.
Friday June 26th - Cucina 1871 Tees St Oamaru 8pm
Saturday June 27th - Careys Bay Hotel Port Chalmers 8pm
Sunday June 28th - Opoho Church Hall Dunedin 5 pm
Wednesday July 1st - Coronation Hall Mosgiel 7 pm
Pre sale tickets from eventfinder and Relics Music Dunedin , cash door sales on the night with supper and refreshments available . Children under 13 free when accompanied by a paying adult
In September The Nukes head across the ditch again, where they are rapidly gaining a great reputation, to perform at two Australian ukulele festivals and will play a number of concerts from Ballarat to Brisbane.
Here’s what a few festival directors have said
“The Nukes blew the audiences’ socks off with the combination of humour, fantastic song-writing, great musicianship and singing, “
Megan Peacock-Coyle. Oamaru Opera House.
‘Original’ inventive and entertaining….
Drew James. Taranaki Arts Festival.
