Programme
We've co-ordinated workshops and shows that will inspire, nourish, and entertain. Note that workshops require registration.
Fri
Friday 21 Oct
2:00pm
Arrival
Arrive at Niue International Airport – meet at airport and transfer to accommodation.
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3:00pm
Welcome Drinks
At Scenic Matavai Resort hosted by Invivo Wines – Join us for the launch of Niue’s first specially blended wine. Closed event for NiueKulele international artists and visitors.
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6:00pm
Official Opening
NiueKulele local musicians welcome you to Niue.
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Sat
Saturday 22 Oct
6am- 11pm
Mutulau Show Day
Annual show day for the people of Mutalau Village, showcasing the harvests grown throughout the year highlighting the food, cultural performances, games and activities.
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10:00am
Uke & Play Workshops
A mixture of finger picking/strumming and Pacific techniques and styles for all levels (beginners and intermediate).
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Workshop Session #1
Venue 1: Paul Jonson:
Fundamentals of western finger picking patterns, folk, blues, boogie and ragtime
Venue 2: Jody Kamisato featuring Honoka and Azita:
Strum patterns using simple chord progressions, learn to play a beautiful Hawaiian classic
Venue 3: Sani Hekesi:
Learn beginners uke - Niue style
Venue 4: Mac Toomalatai and Ben Vai:
‘Igi Samoa” Fundamentals of Samoan
figure picking
Venue 5: John Wichman, Jarome Pare and Henry Teokotai Tupou:
Cook Islands style for beginner’s uke
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12:00pm
Blackboard Concert Sessions
Lunch available for purchase
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2:00pm
Ukulele & Play Workshops
Workshop Session #2
Venue 1: Paul Jonson:
Fundamentals of western finger picking patterns, folk, blues, boogie and ragtime
Venue 2: Jody Kamisato featuring Honoka and Azita:
Strum patterns using simple chord progressions, learn to play a beautiful Hawaiian classic
Venue 3: Sani Hekesi
Niue style for beginner’s uke
Venue 4: Mac Toomalatai:
‘Igi Samoa” Fundamentals of Samoan figure picking
Venue 5: John Wichman
Cook Islands style for –beginner’s uke
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From 6:30pm
Dinner
Try one of our local restaurants whilst enjoying a performance from one of our guest artists (this event not included in package price).
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Sun
Sunday 23 Oct
Morning
Explore
Take some time to explore our beautiful island
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12:00pm
Blackboard Concert Sessions
Lunch available for purchase
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2:00pm
Uke & Play Workshops
Workshop Session #3
Venue 1: Paul Jonson:
Fundamentals of western finger picking patterns, folk, blues, boogie and ragtime
Venue 2: Jody Kamisato featuring Honoka and Azita:
Strum patterns using simple chord progressions, learn to play a beautiful Hawaiian classic
Venue 3: Sani Hekesi:
Niue style for beginner’s uke
Venue 4: Mac Toomalatai:
‘Igi Samoa” Fundamentals of Samoan figure picking
Venue 5: John Wichman:
Cook Islands style for –beginner’s uke
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6:00pm
The Night is Yours
Time to relax and enjoy the evening
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Mon
Monday 24 Oct
10am - 12pm
Questions & Answers
Venue 1: Artist Panel – Q&A session with Tips, Tools & Techniques from guest artists (facilitated by Paul Jonson)
· Jody Kamisato, Honoka and Azita
· John Wichman, Henry and Jerome
Venue 2: Artist Panel – Q&A session with Tips, Tools & Techniques from guest artists
· Mac To’omalatai and Ben Vai
· Paul Jonson
· Sani Hekesi
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12:00pm
Relax & Explore
Time to relax and explore the island.
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6:30pm
Gala Dinner & Concert
At Scenic Matavai Resort. Ticket draw for the 'Sing ’n Uke' Resonator Ukulele.
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All workshop sessions are 60-90 minutes. Maximum of 20 per class.