There are lots of Ukulele players on the Isle of Wight, many of whom may be interested in this world record attempt being organised by Hampshire County Council’s Music Service.
The Hampshire Music Hub aim to attract over 2,000 Ukulele players to an extravaganza on 18 July (from 1.30 – 3pm) at Southampton Football Club
Current record set in Japan
Their plan is to beat the world record of 2,134 participants in a Ukulele ensemble, which was set at Leiland Grow Incorporated Ukulele Picnic at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse in Kanagawa, Japan in 2012.
Mr Tumble, aka Cbeebies’ actor and entertainer, Justin Fletcher MBE will be leading the record attempt.
Jill Larner, Head of Hampshire Music Service, commented:
“We have found that the ukulele is very popular in whole class or group settings so we thought that aiming for a World Record would be a good way to motivate learning and to end the school year. A planned series of learning leading up to the event is in full swing and we hope to stage other ukulele ensembles after this world record attempt.
“This will be a spectacular event that will enable hundreds of children to play and sing together in an atmospheric venue. Support from other ukulele players will be invaluable if we are to achieve the world record. Led by our Cbeebies superstar guest I’m sure it will be an unforgettable opportunity to make history and bring the record to Hampshire.”
Order your ticket now
To cover the cost of venue hire, the Music Service are charging entry of £6 (£3 for concessions). You must order your ticket by 1 June, by contacting Hampshire Music Service on 023 8065 2037 or email [email protected]
Councillor Keith Mans, Executive Lead Member for Children’s Services at Hampshire County Council, said:
“The ukulele is enjoying something of a renaissance at the moment, with a growing number of people taking up this instrument. If you’re one of them, please join us. Apart from anything else, it promises to be enormous fun and could leave you with a record breaking claim to fame with a certificate for you to keep to mark the occasion!”
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