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OVERVIEW OF EACH DAY
Friday
- Workshops from midday until teatime
- Wristband collection at the festival hub(s) from midday until teatime
- Performances / Jams / Singalongs / Socials from teatime until late
Saturday
All day onsite at the Lawrence Batley Theatre from 10am until midnight. You’ll find Mim’s (all new!) Courtyard Stage, Workshops, Performances on multiple stages, workshops, stalls from ukulele makers and music shops and more!
Sunday
- All day at the Lawrence Batley Theatre from 10am until 5pm. You’ll find Mim’s (all new!) Courtyard Stage, Workshops, Performances on multiple stages, workshops, stalls from ukulele makers and music shops and more!
- There is also an afterparty at the Head of Steam from 6pm to 10pm.
FESTIVAL STAGES
Unplugthewood Stage
Saturday on the unplugthewood Stage:
- 14:20: The unplugthewood Stage opens in the Cellar Theatre
- 14:30: Join in the unplugthewood JAM!
- 14:55: Special Guests
- 15:25: Kit and Their Baritone
- 15:55: Marc Gallagher
- 16:20: Wrap up with one more unplugthewood mini jam
Sunday on the unplugthewood Stage:
- 13:25: The unplugthewood Stage re-opens at The LBT Cellar
- 13:30: Join in the fun at the unplugthewood jam!
- 13:50: Squat Lobster
- 14:20: Corinne Finnan
- 14:45: League of Ukulele Gentlemen
- 15:15: Wrap up with one more unplugthewood mini jam
The Unplugthewood Stage is located in the Cellar at the LBT.
Main Stage
Saturday on the Main Stage:
- 14:45: Main stage opens at The LBT
- 15:00: Mim’s Showcase (the top act from today plays 1 song)
- 15:15: Plastic Jeezus
- 15:45: Amber Sands
- 16:15: Dead Mans Uke
- 16:45: Dublin Ukulele Collective
(dinner/workshop break)
- 19:20: Main stage opens at The LBT
- 19:35: PPNOU
- 20:10: Phil Doleman
- 20:35: Peter Luongo
- 21:10: Hedge Inspectors
- 21:40: Jake Shimabukuro
Sunday on the Main Stage:
- 13:45: Main stage opens at the LBT
- 14:00: Mim’s Showcase (the top act from today plays 1 song)
- 14:10: Simon Taylor’s Biscuity Antics
- 14:25: TAIMANE
- 15:15: Festival Raffle
- 15:30: Andy Eastwood and the Harmony String Quartet
- 15:55: Tricity Vogue All Girl Swing Band
- 16:20: Andy Eastwood with the GNUF Orchestra joined for a Grand Finale by Tricity Vogue and Josephine Shaker
- 16:40: FESTIVAL FINALE
Cabaret Stage
Featured Acts Include:
NOTE: Capacity is limited in this space and it’s age 18 and up.
21:30 – 23:30 (with an interval) The running order is part of the surprise!
- Nicola Bloom & David Logan
- Josephine Shaker
- Squat Lobster
- Krabbers and Caroline of the Hedge Inspectors
- Dead Man’s Uke
- Marc Gallagher
- Amber Sands
- Mim
- Abi Collins
- And (of course) Tricity Vogue!
The Cabaret Stage is located in the Cellar at the LBT.
In the Courtyard at the LBT
Mim's Stage
With an all new stage, Mim’s Travelling Sideshow Stage is back and better than ever. Come listen, cheer folks on and, if you’re lucky, there may even be a walk-up spot or two (but remember to ask nicely). Everyone’s welcome at Mim’s Stage, located at the heart of the festival.
Mim’s Stage is made possible by the generous support of Ohana Ukuleles.
COMMUNITY STAGES
Parish
MAIN BAR / DOWNSTAIRS AT THE PARISH
18.00 – Polythene Jam from Dublin, perform the whole of the Beatles’ Abbey Road on ukes
From 7pm(ish) – Dead Mans Uke Party returns to Huddersfield. Expect musical mayhem and collaborative fun.
UPSTAIRS AT THE PARISH
From 19.00 – Percy Copley (famous for his bluegrass, yodelling and cheese-loving humour) is joined by Alex Beds (famous for his role at SUS) and Stanley Brinks (of Herman Düne fame) & Clemence Freschard. They’re all performing great music in this new GNUF venue.
The Parish is located at: The Old Courthouse, Queens Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP, England
Head of Steam
MANDI & MARC’S & BIG FUN NIGHT
18:00 – 22:00: Join Mandi Harkett (of Operalele fame) and Marc Gallagher as they lead folks in singing & strumming in the front room at the Head of Steam. There will also be some open-mic opportunities interspersed throughout the evening and, if you ask nicely, Mandi and Marc may play a few numbers as well.
FESTIVAL PUB FREE FOR ALL
18:00 – 22:00: All around the pub, folks meet to jam & sing and see friends (old and new)
The Head of Steam is located at St. George’s Square, Huddersfield, GB HD1 1JB
Nicola & David's Stage
LIVE PERFORMANCES & LOADS OF FUN
- 11:00: Stage opens
- 11:10: Uke Le Cheille (included members of the ace Dublin Ukulele Collective)
- 11:40: Matthew Quilliam
- 12:10: Special Guest
- 12:30: Write a Song with Nicola & David and Perform it Later on Mim’s Stage!
- 13:00: Ringo Music Bingo
KWAS is located at 2 Viaduct Street, Huddersfield, GB HD1 5DL
Entrance is free to all of our community stages.
Our community stages are made possible through the generous support of Kirklees Council and Year of Music 2023.
