Programme
We've co-ordinated workshops and shows that will inspire, nourish, and entertain. Note that workshops require registration.
Fri
Friday 16 March
12pm
Arrival
Arrive at Niue International Airport – meet at airport and transfer to accommodation.
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4:00pm
Welcome Drinks
At Scenic Matavai Resort
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5 - 7pm
Official Opening
NiueKulele local musicians welcome you to Niue.
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Sat
Saturday 17 March
10:00am
Uke & Play Workshops
A mixture of finger picking/strumming and Pacific inspired techniques and styles for all levels.
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Workshop Session #1
Venue 1 - NZ High Commission: Jody Kamisato featuring Honoka and Azita (Hawaii):
Strum patterns using simple chord progressions, learn to play a beautiful Hawaiian classic
Venue 2 - Niue Primary School: Jackson and O'Love Hekesi (Niue):
Learn beginners uke - Niue style
Venue 3 - Scenic Matavai Resort: Ryo Montgomery and Maru Nitor-Zammataro (Australia)
Right Hand Flamenco and Classical Technique. Learn to play a base line and melody at the same time.
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12:00pm
Lunch
Lunch available for purchase
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2:00pm
Ukulele & Play Workshops
Workshop Session #2
Venue 1 - NZ High Commission: Jody Kamisato featuring Honoka and Azita (Hawaii):
Strum patterns using simple chord progressions, learn to play a beautiful Hawaiian classic
Venue 2 - Niue Primary School: Jackson and O'Love Hekesi (Niue):
Learn beginners uke - Niue style
Venue 3 - Scenic Matavai Resort: Ryo Montgomery and Maru Nitor-Zammataro (Australia)
Learn what you can do with blues, not just a ’12 bar progression’. Scale patterns and tasty inversions for use in all music styles.
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From 6:00pm
Dinner
Try one of our local restaurants whilst enjoying a performance from one of our guest artists (this event not included in package price). Bookings recommended.
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Sun
Sunday 18 March
Morning
Explore
Take some time to explore our beautiful island
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2:00pm
Uke & Play Workshops
Workshop Session #3
Venue 1 - NZ High Commission: Jody Kamisato featuring Honoka and Azita (Hawaii):
Strum patterns using simple chord progressions, learn to play a beautiful Hawaiian classic
Venue 2 - Niue Primary School: Jackson and O'Love Hekesi (Niue):
Learn beginners uke - Niue style
Venue 3 - Scenic Matavai Resort: Ryo Montgomery and Maru Nitor-Zammataro (Australia)
Simple improvisation.
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6:00pm
Dinner
BBQ dinner on the pool deck hosted by Niue Tourism
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Mon
Monday 19 March
10am - 11:30am
Questions & Answers
Q&A session with tips, tools and techniques from guest artists
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12:00pm
Relax & Explore
Time to relax and explore the island.
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6:30pm
Gala Dinner & Concert
In the Matavai Conference Centre at Scenic Matavai Resort.
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Tue
Tuesday 20 March
7:30am
Farewell Breakfast
Farewell breakfast hosted by Niue Tourism
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All workshop sessions are 60-90 minutes. This programme is subject to change.