BRET MCKENZIE AMBASSADOR FOR THE NEW ZEALAND UKULELE TRUST‏

The New Zealand Ukulele Trust has announced the official appointment of Bret McKenzie as Trust ambassador. He is a founding member of the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra so who better to spread the joy of the Uke!

He says, “I’m really excited to be the 2013 Ambassador for the NZ Ukulele Trust. Not only because it’s a ridiculously long title but also because I want to help bring music to more young people in New Zealand……the ukulele is such an accessible instrument – easy to learn and great for a large group to play and sing along to.”

Bret McKenzie, most famous for his international success as being one half of musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, and winning an Academy Award for song ‘Man or Muppet’ from movie The Muppets in 2012. He has also been involved in local acts; most recently starring in NZ feature film Two Little Boys, a cameo in Lord Of The Rings – The Fellowship of the Ring and has also toured as part of dub/funk band The Black Seeds.

The New Zealand Ukulele Trust is dedicated to improving young people’s access and participation in music by providing instruments, workshops, competitions and resources at no cost to families. It also stages the annual New Zealand Ukulele Festival, a free community event.

“It is fantastic to have a New Zealand musician who has made it on the world stage endorse our efforts to get more kiwi kids accessing the benefits of learning an instrument,” says trust chairperson Mary Cornish.

For further information go to The New Zealand Ukulele Trust.

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