Hastings Old Town Ukelele Club

Hastings Old Town Ukelele Club are back at The Lord Nelson on Friday 6 November, for another one of their regular strumalong sessions. If you've got a uke and you're looking for a place to play it, this is exactly that: a room full of people all strumming together, rather than a formal concert with an audience watching from the side.

It's a free session, and it's run by volunteers, so it's as much about the community as it is about the music. The whole point is that it's open to ukulele players of all abilities, which is the best part. Whether you've only just picked up the instrument and are still figuring out your chords, or you've been playing for years and can lead a song, you'll fit in. There's no pressure to be a virtuoso here; it's about joining in and playing along with everyone else.

Because it's a strumalong, the music comes from the room itself. You bring your uke, you find a spot, and you play. It's a low-stakes way to get some playing time in without needing to form a band or book a rehearsal space, and it's a good chance to meet other players in the town. If you're still a bit tentative about your playing, you can just blend in with the crowd and find your feet at your own pace.

The session starts at 20:00 at The Lord Nelson, and since it's free, there's nothing to stop you from just turning up with your uke in hand. It's a simple, open evening for anyone in Hastings who plays the ukulele and wants to spend a few hours playing it with other people.