Past Events

2022

In 2022 Uke-Hub Leaders across the motu arranged and hosted Kiwileles Jams with schools in their local area.  There were a total of 14 events held around Aotearoa.

Six Jams were held across Auckland from 27 October to 22 November.  These Auckland events were partly funded with thanks to Auckland Council who allowed the NZUT to retain funds originally granted for use with the cancelled Ukulele Festivals in 2020 and 2021.  These events were ably hosted by the much loved Suzy Cato.

Suzy Cato at Auckland 2022 Jam

• Auckland South - hosted by Papakura Normal School
• Auckland Central - hosted by Dilworth Junior Campus, Remuera 
• Auckland North - hosted by Pinehurst School, Albany 
• Auckland - Maungakiekie-Tāmaki - hosted by Dilworth Junior Campus, Remuera 
• Auckland East - hosted by Elim Christian College, Golflands Campus 
• Auckland South 2 - Māngere/Manurewa/Papatoetoe - hosted by Dilworth Junior Campus, Remuera 

Jam at Papakura Normal School 2022

Auckland Central Kiwileles Jam at Dilworth Junior Campus on 8/11/22

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Jam on the Hill at Balmacewen Intermediate

Four Kiwileles Jams were held across Dunedin from 24 August to 4 November:

• Jam on the Hill (pictured) - hosted by Balmacewen Intermediate
• Jam at the Beach - hosted by Tahuna Intermediate
• Jam in the Valley - hosted by Kaikorai Valley College
• Jam in the City - hosted by George Street School 

Other areas to hold Kiwileles Jams were:

• Invercargill - hosted by Waverley Park School 
• South Christchurch - hosted by Wigram Primary School
• Rangitikei (pictured) - hosted by Bulls School
• Taupō - co-hosted by Waipahihi and Hilltop Schools

Jam held at Bulls School

PAST ARTICLES AND EVENTS - 2007 to 2019 
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2007 NZUT Patron Bill Sevesi performs at the inaugural NZ Ukulele Festival in Mt Roskill
2008 Sione Aleki at NZ Ukulele Festival at Mt Smart Stadium
2009 Kiwileles Ukulele Heaven Rehearsal
2010 Kiwileles with Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
2011 Kiwileles Rehearsal at The Cloud Fan Zone for Rugby World Cup
2012 Kiwileles Ukulele Heaven with Kevin Fogarty and Jackie Clarke
2012 NZ Ukulele Festival Official video
2013 James Hill and NZUT on RNZ
2013 Brett McKenzie and NZUT on scoop
2013 NZ Ukulele Festival Official Video
2014 Kiwileles Sing The Bird Song with Victoria Vox
2015 APRA Uke Can Do It winner
2015 NZ Ukulele Festival Official Video
2016 Kiwileles at Vector Arena on RNZ news
2016 NZ Ukulele Festival Official Video
2017 Kiwileles Homecoming Official Video
2017 James Hill on Jesse Mulligan for NZUT Fundraiser
2018 NZ Ukulele Festival Official Video
2018 Ukulele Festival message from the Prime Minister
2019 NZ Ukulele Festival Official Video
2019 NZ Ukulele Festival Official photos – with thanks to Trevor Villers