Rotorua UkeBox

11/06/2026

02/06/2026

Early reminder call for 21 June UkeBox! Any requests?

25/05/2026

Sad day - with Jools Topp passing on Saturday at 68. So influential throughout her life, their lives. We will definitely include a Topp song at next UkeBox.
Any suggestions? I've sent Jamie the Topp Twins yodelling instruction so that she can practice up 😂

The Mitchell Twins sang "Milestones" as the Bottom Twins to honour Dame Jools and Lynda Topp.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_Hj8ZtoEvM

https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/the-topp-twins/milestones-chords-5282088

15/05/2026

This Sunday for our usual friendly bunch of ukers but in a new location for May and June.

11/05/2026

17 May 26 UkeBox - https://mailchi.mp/2fdd82a7c234/may-ukebox-rotorua-10149976
Our usual monthly session, 3rd Sunday of the month in Te Rūnanga will be in the community centre of Rotorua Lakes - Freedom Lifestyle Village in May and June.

Come and strum along, open mic or just sing your heart out. All welcome.

11/05/2026

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21/04/2026

You might like a heads up to learn this Kiwi classic for May, New Zealand Music Month.
Play along kindly created and shared by Calum Hodson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7PrDEBp30c

We might give it a go!

Poi E - Patea Maori Club - Ukulele Play Along

19/04/2026

With a nod to ANZAC Day with New Zealand's first recorded song, Blue Smoke, and one or two new numbers, our regular crew were on to it. Some very lovely community singing!

So nice to see a couple of fresh faces too, hope you enjoyed your afternoon, come again.

A very plucky Richard chose to give us the tricky song, Seventeen in open mic yesterday, oh yes, along with the challenge for others to have a go. We're up for that!

And the award for best supporting act goes to Warren on Des' new song Sidelines.

A reminder that the next UkeBox is at a venue to yet be named. To make sure you are in the know, sign up to our newsletter list.So far the suggestions are:
Aroma (may be a bit cold for May and June)
Lakes Village on Pukehangi Road (confirmed available, no charge but parking is limited)
St Barnabus (Ngongotaha)
Arawa Bowling Club
The Gardens

Send any brainwaves this way.

18/04/2026

Make sure you sign up to our UkeBox newsletter so that you are sure to receive notification of the venue for May and June UkeBox. Te Rūnanga won't be available due to some maintenance work. https://mailchi.mp/d6048efea23e/rotorua-ukebox

Any suggestions for a replacement venue - it's a bit cold to sit in the park!

17/04/2026

April UkeBox - https://mailchi.mp/13445065931c/april-ukebox is on Sunday 19 April, 3pm at Te Runanga Tea House in Rotorua Government Gardens. All welcome for a sing-a-long and strum