by Emily Kraakmanem | Mar 31, 2021
Ukulele Strum-along session with ‘4 Strings Sing’, Auckland Members of Sonia Wilson’s large Auckland-based ukulele ensemble 4 Strings Sing will be travelling down to join in the ukulele festivities of this year’s Canterbury Folk Festival. Recently awarded...
by Emily Kraakmanem | Mar 29, 2021
Drum Rhythm Workshop with Manu Francois of American West Rhythm is a natural occurrence. Our body wants to fall in time, anticipation and fulfilment. In this workshop, we will aim to release yourself from the complications of mental effort in order to trust and create...
by Emily Kraakmanem | Mar 29, 2021
Easter Egg Challenge The Waipara Easter Egg Challenge is new and improved! It’s still for kids and families, and a few teenage and adult helpers would be welcome. There will be clues, puzzles and teamwork to involve everyone, and Easter eggs, of course! Stay Connected...
by Emily Kraakmanem | Mar 29, 2021
How to Explain the Ukulele – With Paul Lee from Secret Lives of Ukulele. “How to Explain the Ukulele” or “how to understand what guitar players are doing when they won’t tell you” – useful for jamming sessions where ukulele...
by Emily Kraakmanem | Mar 26, 2021
Blind Date Concert Yes, we all know that the name conjures up a myriad of ideas, however this concert draws together some amazing and on the spot bands from festival participants. There is at least one guest artist in each band alongside a group of musicians who have...