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    Watch our videos! 

    We had fun making them. (Subscribe to our YouTube channel too.) 

    Afternoon Delight

    Animation by Megan Vertelle. Puppets by Maiangi Waitai. 

    It's A Heartache

    Our first music video, set in Wellington's Deluxe Cafe. Directed by Tim Capper. 

    This Charming Man

    Filmed in Australia on our iPhones and edited by Gemma Gracewood. 

    Dreaming of You

    A one-take video filmed after a gig for $5.98. Directed by the band members. 

    I Love You, Raylene (Live)

    Filmed at the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, New Zealand. 

    Boogey Man

    95bfM In Session filmed at Roundhead Studios, Auckland, New Zealand. 

    Short People

    Randy Newman's satirical song, sung by Bret at the Michael Fowler Centre

    Breathless

    Andy and Nigel sing Nick Cave's Breathless at 95bFM In Session at Roundhead Studios. 

    Meet The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra

    A 4 minute hightlight reel 

    Valerie

    Filmed during a session on KPBS Morning Edition. 

    The Boys are Back in Town

    Filmed for The Onion's A.V. Club Undercover sessions.  

     

    WHAT THE MEDIA SAY:

     

    "These guys and girls sing as well as they play - and they play like a dream"
    - STV, Scotland

     

    "Multiplying the amazing by exponential numbers" - MTV Iggy

     

    "An entertaining show that depended equally on musical performances and humorous asides... carried by the overlapping vocal parts delivered by a 10-voice chorus, floating high into the sky towards a blanket of moon and stars"
    - Austin American Statesman

     

    "Great chemistry, genuine warmth; the show climaxes to rapturous applause" - Festival Journal, UK

     

    "Non-stop on-stage antics and plenty of audience interaction made for a hilarious, charming and thoroughly entertaining night" - Adventures in the Looking Glass, Japan

     

    BOOK US

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    All Enquiries:

    ukuleleorchestra@gmail.com

     

    USA Booking Enquiries:

    Eric Amada - eric@ama.bz

     

    VERY COOL NEWS​

    Described as "the most enjoyable e-newsletter ever written" by Andy's Mum. Subscribe here! 

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    WHAT THE PEEPS SAY:

     

    "We are in a euphoric state.

    It was a spectacle.

    Life changing."

     

    "I have never found the ukulele
    so darn sexy."

     

    "Damn, they're good at it!

    You sing, you dance, and BOOM,

    you're happy."

     

    "Unpretentious, tongue-in-cheek charm meets actual musical talent."

     

    "Pure, unmitigated joy. Magic!"

     

    "Some of the best wardrobe choices in contemporary music this side of Lady Gaga!"

     

    "To anyone who has the privilege to be in the room, you will not be disappointed.

    This was a truly transformative evening."

     

    "I wanna be brave like you guys
    when I grow up!"

     

    © 2015 Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra (Thanks to Wix & The Funky Folk)