The orchestra begins its US Spring tour with a one-off exclusive boutique gig at Le Poisson Rouge in New York on Thursday 5th April. This small but perfectly formed affair has a limited number of tickets available - get yours today!

The event will coincide with a batch of TV, radio and press interviews. The tour will continue with concerts which include some workshops and participation events, to Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Georgia, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Maryland and Connecticut. (WI, MN, IA, ME, MA, GA, SC, NH, MD, CT) See “Gig Dates”. We are looking forward to returning to venues, exploring pastures new, meeting old friends and making new ones. 

(le) poisson rouge

NYC

Thursday 5 April 2018

TICKETS

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
A Concert for Kitty
The Barbican
Main Hall
Friday 26 January 2018
8pm

Join the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at a special concert at the Barbican, as we celebrate the life of our dear friend and founder member Kitty Lux, who sadly passed away last year.

From its inception in 1985, Kitty was a driving force behind the orchestra and key part of its style; she helped shape the orchestra from its outsider, art school, punk-rock-meets-jazz-and-early-music roots to its current status as an international institution.

The event will be a celebratory concert featuring lively toe-tapping, stomping tunes to dark, mordant ballads, with irony, wit and good humour. A show featuring the orchestra’s greatest hits as well as songs dear to, or sung by Kitty, with special guest appearances from friends and former members of the orchestra.

As part of the concert the Ukes invite the audience to play and sing along in a musical tribute to Kitty. The chosen song is David Bowie's 'Rebel Rebel'. The chord sheet can be downloaded HERE. Please print and bring a copy with you if you wish to play along.

http://ukuleleorchestra.com/pdf_downloads/Ukulele_Orchestra_Rebel_Rebel_Playalong.pdf

The orchestra is looking forward to wishing our German friends ein Frohes Neues Jahr as we are returning to Germany for gigs on 9th to 13th February in Dortmund, Duesseldorf, Koblenz, Munich and Pirmasens. We are looking forward to meeting familiar friends (and making new ones) in Germany

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
A Concert for Kitty
The Barbican
Main Hall
Friday 26 January 2018
8pm
Tickets £25 - 35*
*excludes £3 booking fee.
20% discount for group bookings available

Join the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at a special concert at the Barbican, as we celebrate the life of our dear friend and founder member Kitty Lux, who sadly passed away this year.

From its inception in 1985, Kitty was a driving force behind the orchestra and key part of its style; she helped shape the orchestra from its outsider, art school, punk-rock-meets-jazz-and-early-music roots to its current status as an international institution.

The event will be a celebratory concert featuring lively toe-tapping, stomping tunes to dark, mordant ballads, with irony, wit and good humour. A show featuring the orchestra’s greatest hits as well as songs dear to, or sung by Kitty, with special guest appearances from friends and former members of the orchestra.

The Ukes have arranged for a 20% discount for group bookings of 10 or more to facilitate the many ukulele ensembles, orchestras and clubs that they have met or inspired over the years to join them.

The show also marks a return to the Barbican after more than 10 years – their week-long residency in 2005 was a significant moment for The Ukes. The DVD 'Anarchy in the Ukulele' was filmed during the run and has received millions of hits on Youtube, raising the profile of the band in both in the UK and worldwide and helping them on their path to international acclaim.

The proceeds from this show will be used to set up an award in Kitty's name.

Tickets go on sale:
Friends of the Barbican: 10 am, Thursday 12 October 2017
General Sale: 10am, Friday 13 October 2017
Telephone Booking: 020 7638 8891

Barbican Website