BUF PRESENTS…
Following on from the huge success of Belfast Ukulele Festival, we are so pleased to announce the first in a series of one-night specials!
PLASTIC JEEZUS
November 5th 2022 at The Deer’s Head
we couldn’t have asked for a better ukulele act…BUF is SOOO excited to present the amazing PLASTIC JEEZUS!!!
Winners of ‘Best Newcomer’ at the Musical Comedy Awards 2021 and ‘Union Jack’s Circuit Breakers’ at Leicester Comedy Festival 2022, Simon and Aaron are Plastic Jeezus – a deadpan, ukulele-totin’, musical comedy duo. Plastic Jeezus have been making waves up and down the country with their hilarious and often surreal original songs, all delivered
in their own unique, straight-faced way.
Plastic Jeezus have performed with Mawaan Rizwan (Taskmaster), Clinton Baptiste (Phoenix Nights) and Jess Robinson (Spitting Image, The Last Leg), as well as at various festivals and comedy clubs.
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THIS IS A GIG NOT TO MISS! – some of the BUF crew saw these guys at GNUF and were completely blown away, which is why we knew we HAD to have them over!
BUF are also super excited to welcome back Belfast’s own comedy musician Emer Maguire to compère the evening and give us a song or two of her own!
Doors open at 7.30 upstairs at the Deer’s Head, and we’re hoping to have a wee pre-jam session so bring your uke!
We can’t wait to see you all again!
CLICK HERE TO GET TICKETS!
WHAT A WEEKEND!!!
Belfast’s first Ukulele Festival was a massive success!
A huge thank you to all that came and made it such a special weekend.
We sold out of our weekend tickets and many more people showed up on the Sunday to celebrate the love of uke with us!
If you would like to see some of the shenanigans that went on, please check out our Facebook page where there are lots of videos and photos.
WEEKEND LINE-UP
Friday 19th August
Belfast Ukulele Festival kicks off in style with an evening of fun at the Deer’s Head!
5 PM – MEET & GREET
Upstairs @ The Deer’s Head from 5PM
Swap your e-ticket for a wristband, grab a drink and get yourself settled in with our welcome team. This is a great chance to meet other festival go-ers and find your bearings at Belfast’s first Brewpub!
7 PM – 8PM – BIG ‘OL JAM SESSION
Downstairs @ The Deer’s Head 7-8PM
We all love a uke jam, so take part in Norn Iron’s biggest yet! We might even set some records here…
The Belfast Ukulele Festival Songbook will be available to download closer to the time, so make sure you have it for the Jam. And then no matter what, you’ll have played in the BUF!
8.30 PM (until late) – OPEN MIC
Upstairs @ The Deer’s Head from 8.30PM
Give it your best and try your hand at open mic at BUF!
Welcoming players of all styles and experiences, from first timers to old pros, we foster an open, laid back and encouraging atmosphere for people to sing, play and to listen and enjoy. Quite simply, we want you to enjoy the experience and play a tune for us!
‘Tonight Matthew I’m gonna be….’
If you’d like to dress up as your favourite singer, then go for it – we all love a bit of Stars In Their Eyes!
Plus…Funny Song Competition
Write and perform your own song!
Contact us to send us your entry and we’ll line you up with a spot for the open mic to perform your masterpiece.
Click here for more info
This will be popular so book your place. To take part, just email us to book your slot!
You must have your Festival ticket in order to take part in the meet ‘n greet and the open mic session.
Saturday 20th August
A big day of fun, feckin fabulous talent and maybe a wee bit of sight-seeing!
11AM – CITY CENTRE JAM
Cornmarket Square @ 11-11.30AM
Meet at Deer’s Head at 10.30AM or at Cornmarket at 11AM
We’re heading to a popular busking spot in the centre of the shopping district to take Belfast by storm!
This is gonna be the largest ukulele busk Belfast has ever seen, so tune up and take part.
12.30PM – BELFAST MELA
£12 + Booking fee £20 + Booking fee Upstairs @ The Deer’s Head. Doors open 7PM
2PM, 3PM, 4PM – WORKSHOPS
Upstairs at The Deer’s Head
We have three amazing workshops available to book, all taken by our artists. They are limited in numbers so please book early!
3PM – WEE TOAST TOURS
Starting from Wee Toast Tours (next to the Deer’s Head) @ 3PM
This is truly a unique way to see the sights of Belfast! Cycle (and strum) past iconic land marks accompanied by your on-board Guide and Barista. Visit our favourite haunts. Soak up the history. Raise a toast and get the craic! An outdoor city experience like no other – all whilst playing your favourite ukulele tunes.
Booking is very limited, click below to reserve your space!
7PM – BIG CONCERT GIG SO IT IS.
This is the big one! We’ve imported the finest of ukulele entertainment for your pleasure. It just so happens they’re all from England. Top…Middle… and Norfolk.
Sit back, relax and enjoy an inspiring evening of uke fabulousness all presented by the awesome Emer Maguire.
Sunday 21st August
GROUP Fun at the Deer’s Head!
11.30AM – FLASHMOB
Secret location… don’t worry, we’ll take you there!
Meeting at the Deer’s Head we’ll go for a wee wander round to one of Belfast’s coolest markets to do a quick flash-mob !
Our song of choice is ‘Teenage kicks’ – a super well known uke favourite. There won’t be time to get out the ipads, so if you need to see chords we’ll provide stickers!
There’s time to stick around and grab some lunch from one of the many, many stall holders or head back to The Deer’s Head for lunch there.
1PM – DIDDLEY-BOW WORKSHOP
£25.00
Upstairs at The Deer’s Head
Build your own Diddley Bow with Rob Collins
ONLY 8 SPACES AVAILABLE
Open to all levels – no playing experience necessary!
2PM – GROUP PERFORMANCES
Outside on the main stage @ The Deer’s Head from 2PM
All groups attending are very welcome to perform!
If you’re part of a large uke collective or a small group, get your 30 minutes of fame on the main stage! All abilities and styles are encouraged create some live music in an inclusive atmosphere.
We will need to co-ordinate this so please send us an email to hello@belfastukefest.com with your group name and the songs you’d like to perform.
Performances are limited to 30 mins.
3PM – WEE TOAST TOURS
£20 + Booking fee
Starting from Wee Toast Tours (next to the Deer’s Head) @ 3PM
This is truly a unique way to see the sights of Belfast! Cycle (and strum) past iconic land marks accompanied by your on-board Guide and Barista. Visit our favourite haunts. Soak up the history. Raise a toast and get the craic! An outdoor city experience like no other – all whilst playing your favourite ukulele tunes.
PLUS MUCH MORE….
Other events are to be confirmed so watch this space!
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