Brantford Ukulele Festival 2025
July 19, 2025 | St. Andrews United Church, 95 Darling Street
Join us for a full day of inspiring ukulele workshops led by internationally acclaimed presenters. With 12 workshop sessions available, players of all skill levels will find valuable techniques to enhance their playing. The day will conclude with group jam sessions and a special gala performance, making it a truly unforgettable experience for all ukulele enthusiasts. Only 120 spots available!
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Early Bird Special (Before April 30th) - $100 per person
After April 30th - $125 per person
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Due to the incredible response, all 120 spots have been filled!
Thank you for your interest.
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Festival Line-up
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Cynthia is a music maker and educator. Based in Guelph, Cynthia offers engaging instruction and support to students of all ages, with focus on adult learners. She provides community classes and is the art director of the Royal City Ukulele Ensemble. She has taught and performed at a variety of international music festivals, retreats and events over the years. She performs in a duo act with her husband called Transit Lounge.
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Eve is a singer-songwriter and skilled guitarist/ukulele player who performs folk, blues and other styles across North America. Performing since 1990, she's played everywhere from small shows to the Kennedy Center and has released several albums, including work with her duo Gathering Sparks. In 2021, she won an award for her contributions to Ontario's folk music. Eve also taught music to adults, founded ukulele groups in Toronto and for over 20 years has run a folk music camp.
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D'Ville is a renowned music educator dedicated to helping ukulele players develop their ear and play by feel. He's taught thousands across North America and Australia through workshops and his popular online courses. D'Ville is the author of the "Play Ukulele By Ear" DVD series and a contributing editor for the Ukulele Magazine. His innovative teaching methods have been featured on Oregon Public Broadcasting's Oregon Art Beat.
Presenters
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Sally has a classical music background, having performed in string quartets and chamber orchestras on violin and viola. Her passion for music extends to the fiddle and ukulele. Based in Victoria, Australia, Sally is a dedicated ukulele tutor and the author of four ukulele books, all in tablature, designed for players of all levels. At this festival, Sally will be presenting and promoting her music books, sharing insights into her work, and engaging with attendees about her publications. Her presentations promise an enjoyable mix of musical storytelling, banter, and fun.
Cheryl Amy
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Currently, Cheryl leads ukulele performing groups of seniors and teaches beginners. She has presented workshops for teachers, university students and elementary students. Her background as a high school teacher of instrumental and vocal music brings depth to her teaching style. When not working with ukulele students, she is music director at her church, helps direct community theatre and plays piano in a big band. Cheryl also participates in the Bell City Strummers, a Brantford ukulele group.
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For nearly 40 years, Ron spent his life in the advertising business. When challenged by cancer, Ron sold his agencies, focused on his health and undertook charitable work. He was told that singing would help when further health challenges badly affected his lungs. Ron bought his first ukulele and learned to play. He can be found singing almost everyday on Instagram, and rocking fashion like no one else. He believes the ukulele has added years to his life and he gives back by continuing to assist worthy non-project organizations like the Movember Foundation and the Doane School of Music.