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The Ukulele Ska Collective

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About The Ukulele Ska Collective

Ukulele Ska Collective play ska classics and more on ukulele's with full back line, harmonies and more thrown in! Put on your dancing shoes!
Ska band
London
Public liability insurance of £1 million

We are the Ukulele Ska Collective! A large group of 7-9 musicians playing everything from ukulele's to kazoo's with drums, percussion, bass, melodica and vocals (with harmony's of course). We even have a dustbin bass! We play fun stuff we like, mainly ska songs but there's a few other gems thrown in for good measure. We have our own sound system for indoor events and battery amps for outdoor gigs where no power is available. The crowd cannot help singing and dancing along to the beat. Check us out, what's not to like!

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The Ukulele Ska Collective's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Kate H
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

They are amazing. Everyone loved them. We danced the night away and didn't want to stop

Reply from The Ukulele Ska Collective
1 year ago

Thanks Kate, we had a wonderful night ourselves! I can only hope my 80th is as much fun... carry on dancing

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KAYLEIGH H
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

So much fun! Our guests ADORED you & we had so much fun, highly highly recommend.

Reply from The Ukulele Ska Collective
1 year ago

Thanks Kayleigh, the night was great, hope you're enjoying life...

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Encore Customer
6 years ago
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5 out of 5

Always a pleasure to deal with and always put on a fantastic show!

Reply from The Ukulele Ska Collective
1 year ago

Thanks, you were wonderful too!

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Sam J
6 years ago
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5 out of 5

Absolute pleasure to deal with, always on time with documentation and requests. Great feedback from everyone who had the chance to listen to them perform. Would recommend and will definitely be having them play for us again!

Reply from The Ukulele Ska Collective
1 year ago

Thanks Sam, you were fantastic to liaise with, very professional

From other customers:

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Bronwen J
5 years ago, for a Charity event in London
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5 out of 5

Never seen anything like it. What a bunch of talented individuals. It was perfect and really made the day.

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StarPub
6 years ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in 35 Queensdown Rd
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5 out of 5

Amazing, had the whole crowd jumping, best fun I've had in years

Encore badges
5 gigs
Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore
6th Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over 6 years

The Ukulele Ska Collective's Song list

Monkey Man
My Boy Lollipop
Enjoy Yourself
On My Radio
Three Little Birds
Tide is High
Rankin Full Stop
Police and Thieves
Harder They Come
Heart of Glass
I'm in the mood for love
Iron Shirt/Chase the Devil
It's not Unusual
Tears of a Clown
Let's Do Rocksteady
Long Shot (Kick the Bucket)
Message to You Rudy
Must Catch a Train Tonight
Pressure Drop
Ring of Fire
So Lonely
Special Brew
Sweet Caroline
The Model
Folsom Prison Blues
Gangsters
Tom Hark
Too Much Pressure
Train to Skaville
You're Just to Good to Be True
You're Wondering Now
You Can Get it
54-46 Was my number
Heart of Glass
Moon Stomp
Just Can't Get Enough
Rough Cider (formerly Rough Rider)

The Ukulele Ska Collective's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Packages
Gigs outside of London9 musicians
• For gigs more than an hour from London they are priced on a gig by gig basis • For gigs more than 2 hours from London finishing after 11pm - these gigs require accommodation for us or a budget for accommodation
£1200

Add-ons

Early set up fee
+£100
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

It's nothing but fun fun fun

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The Islington, The Star, Butterfield Green Apple Day, Hackney Half Marathon, Oxford Half Marathon, Westminster Marathon, Dorchester Festival, The George Tavern, Woolwich Winter Warmer (Royal Square), Paper Dress Vintage, Sussex Ukulele Festival, Camden Irish Centre, Mascara Bar

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Westminster marathon

Do you have different line-up options?

We are a large band of 9 so expect between 7-9 musicians (we won't confirm if there are too few of us so don't worry... There will always be bass, drums, ukuleles and vocals including harmonies. There is always plenty of fun.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try to be flexible to ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If your timings change or you are not sure of them just email us to explain. We are easy going and want to accommodate.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Ye absolutely. We also have a connection lead running into our sound system so you are welcome to play your own music during breaks etc.

How much time do you need to set up?

About 1 hour.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

We have a large set list so if time is short and we cannot play them all then you are welcome to choose which songs you would like us to play.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes, we have our own sound system and are also happy to go through your PA if that makes life easier.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Probably. We will do what we can so if we have plenty of notice that should be easy.
Musicianship
Genres:
Covers, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, Pop rock, Ska
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Charity event, Corporate event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Christmas party, Birthday party, New Year's Eve
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