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Gallery | Ukulele show strikes a chord during seniors festival

By Taylah Baker and Megan Fisher

Oct 9, 2023

Uke can do it: Greg Barnes ensures he has the right chord. Photo by Megan Fisher

It wasn’t quite the Jimi Hendrix of ukulele, but one group’s performance at Shepparton Library last week was nothing short of enchanting.

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As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival, the Uke3A group gave a strumming, singing, and overall superb performance on Tuesday, October 3.

Audience members watched in delight, sang along and enjoyed a spot of afternoon tea post-show.

News photographer Megan Fisher attended the toe-tapping event, capturing the instrumental evening.

Melody magic: The audience enjoying the sound of the Uke3A Ukulele Show. Photo by Megan Fisher

Dressed for success: John Bush donned a tuxedo shirt for the occasion. Photo by Megan Fisher

Sound of music: Judy Chapman was all smiles at the ukulele show at Shepparton Library. Photo by Megan Fisher

Pipes: Barb Stansfield sings along. Photo by Megan Fisher

Strike a chord: The Uke3A Ukulele Show at Shepparton Library was a successful event for the Victorian Seniors Festival. Photo by Megan Fisher

Conductor: Andrew Lelliott led the group of musicians. Photo by Megan Fisher

Pull strings: John Canty playing his ukulele. Photo by Megan Fisher

Tune in: Yvonne Kartner strums along. Photo by Megan Fisher

Sing along: Muna Riches enjoying her group’s performance. Photo by Megan Fisher

Festival fever: The Uke3A Ukulele Show is just one of many events in the Victorian Seniors Festival. Photo by Megan Fisher

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