Welcome to The Ukulele Society of Great Britain
Our Mission
The Ukulele Society of Great Britain exists to establish and promote an interest in the playing of the ukulele and ukulele banjo in all their various styles and methods of presentation.
The Ukulele Society of Great Britain exists to establish and promote an interest in the playing of the ukulele and ukulele banjo in all their various styles and methods of presentation.
Since its formation in 1970, the USGB has worked to actively encourage the development of ukulele skills. We use a number of methods to pursue this objective, some of which are mentioned below. The Society is always looking for new ideas about how it can better promote the ukulele.
News: New Committee Appointments (27 Jul 2019)
Following the demise of our president, Malcolm Atkins, in April, the committee has made the following new appointments:-
Malcolm Marsh moves from his current position as Vice-President to become the new President of the Ukulele Society of Great Britain.
Andy Eastwood moves from his position as Chief Publicity Officer to become the new Vice-President of the Society.
Our congratulations to Malcolm and to Andy.
Additionally, the vacant post of Secretary has been filled by James Spencer who will also retain his responsibilities as editor of The Syncopator and as web master.
News: USGB Ukulele Band of the Year Contest (6 Feb 2019)
This year the Society is starting an annual contest to find the top ukulele band in the United Kingdom.
The contest is open to all amateur local groups and, in 2019, the judges will be:-
- maestro of the ukulele Andy Eastwood
- the fabulous Tricity Vogue
- owner of "World of Ukes" and "Uke" magazine Matt Warnes