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Ukulele group for all LGBTQ+ people. Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00PM at Transmission Gallery on King Street. All welcome @lgbt_healthy community group

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If you want to join a fun weekly LGBTQ+ ukulele jam in Glasgow then meet Rainbow Ukes. We practice at Transmission gallery on King Street in Glasgow on a Wednesday night from 6:30-8. We play gigs, we busk, and we set sail to go jam and entertain people at PRIDE festivals across Scotland and the Islands for those that like trips.
If you are keen to join the Wednesday jams but are new to the ukulele then consider our beginner's lesson block beginning at the end of October, just over a week to go, at Trongate, Glasgow. Book a ticket and start a musical journey, we would love to see you

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Last night was The Big Ukulele Saz Jam Showcase, and it was an absolute blast!

Having my Southside strummers and rainbow ukes in the same room as some of my young students from Village School of Music and Queens Park School of Music all together to play ukulele was a joy!

The kids all smashed it, and perhaps showed the adults a thing or two 😉 We had performances from my kids bands, Sorry Not Sorry’s, Disco Village, The Mighty Pebbles and the Teens!

It’s amazing seeing how after just a few years doing this ukulele thing full time how much a community can grow and evolve. We sure have the most supportive and welcoming community I could ever ask for, I appreciate everyone, as you all play such a big part in making it what it is.

Big thank you to Jamie from Village Music on the sound desk, the Southside Strummer volunteer team who helped on the night, the band for entertaining us all, my band Katabatic Bloom for grooving us out at the end, to my Mum, Ailsa and Jo who are my absolute rocks and deal with my mania behind the scenes. And finally to everyone who donated raffle prizes too that was super kind of you!

We raised £742! All of the profits and proceeds of this raffle will be going toward a VERY EXCITING EVENT that we have yet to announce for next year! All will be revealed shortly… 😉

#ukulele #glasgow #community

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Fabulous night with the @southside_strummers and @rainbowukes at the showcase for this amazing community @ukulele.saz has created 🙌 Thanks all for the boogie at the end!

#ukulele #disco

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🎉 WELCOME TO THE KALA FAMILY, Ukulele Saz ! 🎉

OK… this may be the worst-kept secret of the year, but we’re incredibly excited to OFFICIALLY announce and welcome Ukulele Saz to the Kala Artist family! ❤️

From the very first conversations, it was clear that we shared the same beliefs, philosophies and ethos when it comes to the importance of grassroots players, ukulele groups, teachers and the wider community.

For us, the ukulele has always been about far more than just the instrument itself. It’s about the people, the friendships, the confidence it builds and the communities that grow around it.

And it’s fair to say that Sarah can be incredibly proud of what she has built throughout her career to date.

Saz runs her own ukulele school and leads not one, but TWO thriving community groups, The Southside Strummers and Rainbow Ukes.

She works with players from 4 to 80+, helping people of all ages and abilities build confidence, make friends and, most importantly, have fun making music.

Because let’s face it… THAT’S WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT, RIGHT?

From teaching, to performing solo, with her band Katabatic Bloom, and alongside her community groups, Saz has made it her mission to inspire people to pick up an instrument and discover what they’re capable of.

And honestly? That’s what we found infectious.

A partnership like this seemed inevitable at some point. When you find someone who shares the same passion, values and belief in what the ukulele can do for people, it just makes sense.

We’re absolutely delighted to have Saz representing Kala, and we genuinely can’t wait to see where this next chapter takes her.

Go give her a follow, check out her YouTube channel and get involved with the incredible community she’s built.
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ukulelesaz

WELCOME TO KALA, SAZ!

We’re truly blessed and privileged to have you with us.

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Back in July, we had another mixed gig. This time, it was for The Burrell collections pride event.
We often play gigs together as Rainbow Ukes and Southside Strummers, but this time, it felt different. In a good way.

With an increasingly devising world, particularly on social media, it means the world when you see positive things taking place in the real life world

The ukulele, and music in general, can be a real way to demonstrate support and the Southside Strummers did that perfectly playing alongside Rainbow Ukes at the event for pride. We are so lucky to have such a warm and welcoming and inclusive people across our entire ukulele community.

One of our Southside strummers members said…
“Playing at the Burrell was overall a truly lovely experience. Both the groups merged effortlessly together.”

One of our rainbow ukes members said
“It’s so important to have good allies, especially these days with the increase in homophobia, transphobia and all the isms. The Strummers are amazing allies and we love our shared times together and have so much fun when we make music together.”

And.. there’s lots more events to come this year! Stay tuned for more Rainbow Ukes and Southside Strummers gigs coming your way!

Photo credit Ross MacDonald / SNS Group

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What a night! Pride House Glasgow was officially opened on Wednesday evening with musical input from @blocodandara samba band and @rainbowukes followed by speeches from our own @cara.shearer as well as the Leader of Glasgow City Council - Susan Aitken, Minister for Equalities Simita Kumar and CEO @glasgow_2026 @philbhull ✨Thank you to all our performers, partners, supporters, volunteers, attendees and speakers for a fantastic opening night 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 🏠

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I Will Survive, at Glasgow Pride from Below at @transmissionglasgow last Saturday. We have an absolutely fabulous time performing for you all at our favourite wee spinoff pride event. Thanks to everyone who came along and sang, grooved and danced with us 🫶

Come see us next at @crookstoncastle this Saturday, tickets are free!

#pride #glasgow #cover

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Full Programme Announcement Day! 🎉🎭 Get ready to celebrate Pride in Bute! 🌈✨ Join us on August 7 to 9th for community activities and an epic Parade Day! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

⚡⚡⚡Full programme now on website ⚡⚡⚡Link in Bio

🕐 Assemble at 1 PM, step off at 1:30 PM from Isle of Bute Sea Sports Club, and keep the party going at the main event from 2 PM to 10 PM in Bute Yard! 🎉

Meet the fabulous performers and community icons! 🌟🎤

- Ripper Moff 🧙‍♂️
- Tom Harlow 🎤
- Chuckie Orlagh 🧚‍♀️
- Rainbow Ukes 🎸🌈
- Katabatic Bloom 😄
- Charlotte Henry 🎶
- Double Nugget 🍻

And guess what? 🎁 Use code **BUTEPride26** for 20% off at PS Waverley Glasgow to Bute! 🚢💙

Let’s make this Pride unforgettable! 💖🌍

#ButePride2026 #ParadeDay #LoveIsLove #CommunityVibes

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A colorful poster for Bute Pride 2026 with event details, performers, and a QR code for more info.

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Take Your Mama Out ✂️🎊

This has long been a favourite of ours. Despite the strumming and singing being tricky to master together.. we practised and practised and practised and… WE GOT IT 😍

You can’t not sing this one with that falsetto too, it’s just so fun to play!

#ukulele #scissorsisters #southsidestrummers #ukulelegroup #communitymusic

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Celebrate Pride with us @theburrellcollection 🌈

#GlasgowLifePresents #LGBTGlasgow #TheBurrellCollection An event promotional poster shows Pride flags overlaid with purple text reading "PRIDE AT THE BURRELL COLLECTION SAT 11 JULY | 11AM-4PM" set against a blurred background of stained glass windows.

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We’re still on the ceiling after last nights EPIC night at the Kings!

I’ll be sharing my heartfelt post after, but I couldn’t resist sharing this wee snippet of one of our favourites!

There will be LOTS more pics and vids to come from what was a truly epic night, thank you to everyone who came along ❤️🫶🏼

#ukulele #glasgow #southsidestrummers

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