🎵 ANARCHY IN THE GARDEN 2025 🎵
Saturday 23rd August 2025 | From 11am
Fengate Farm, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds
Join us for a spectacular day celebrating ukulele music in the beautiful Suffolk countryside! This intimate garden party festival brings together world-class performers and passionate ukulele enthusiasts for workshops, jam sessions, and unforgettable live performances.
2025 LINE-UP
Ra
Laura Currie (also known by her stage name Ra) has been a member of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain since 2019. The eclectic creative offerings on her YouTube channel, alongside her lengthy solo career, have resulted in an active online following in her own right. She will be joined on stage by colleague and ukulele veteran Ben Rouse.
Larissa Leaves
A German from Freiburg and founder of the Ukuleaves project, Larissa Leaves has, in a short time, won credit and affection from the entire ukulele community due to her performances imbued with great elegance and talent and for her virtuosic use of “percussive” technique on the instrument. His music, both original and interpreted, drips with rarefied atmospheres and sonic effervescence that delight every listener.
Uke Elliott
Bringing your favourite songs to life with fun and accessible ukulele cover and play-along videos, whether you’re just picking up the uke or strumming along like a pro, join Sam Elliott (aka Uke Elliott) on YouTube and live streams to learn, play, and request the songs you love.
Paul Mansell
Paul is an author, performer and ukulele teacher and one of the few people in England to have an honours diploma on the Ukulele from the Victoria College of Music.
Paul headlines at many of the ukulele festivals in England as a performer and instructor and is a regular contributor to Uke Magazine.
Ukumaniacs
The Ukumaniacs are a fun filled band from the South Wales valleys.
With ukuleles, bass uke, percussion, kazoos and of course some Welsh singing, the Ukumanics play a wide range of music including crowd pleasers, jam strum alongs, parody and comedy songs, chart toppers and even some Welsh numbers.
Anarchy In The Ukulele
Striking harmonies, dynamic rhythms, catchy songs and witty banter, come together to form a formidable and energetic live act, that is taking the ukulele scene by storm.
Formed as part of their Anarchy in the Ukulele YouTube channel, this seven piece band is made up of professional musicians and multi-instrumentalists from around the UK who take songs you think you know and twist them into something new and unexpected.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT 🎶
• Interactive workshops with world-class performers
• Open mic sessions - bring your ukulele!
• Jam sessions and collaborative music-making
• Evening concert under the stars
• Bar open all day
• Family-friendly atmosphere
🎟️ TICKETS £50 | Children under 6 FREE
Bring your picnic, your ukulele, and your enthusiasm for a day of music, community, and pure joy in the garden. Whether you're a seasoned player or just love great music, this is your chance to be part of something special.
Book now - tickets are limited and selling fast!
ANARCHY IN THE GARDEN - FAQs
Event Details
Q: When and where is the Anarchy Garden Party?
A: Saturday 23rd August 2025, from 11am at Fengate Farm, High Town Green, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0SZ.
Q: What type of event is this?
A: It's a single-day garden party festival celebrating ukulele music, featuring workshops, open mic sessions, jam sessions, and live performances in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Tickets & Entry
Q: How much are tickets and where can I buy them?
A: Tickets are £50 and available from anarchyintheukulele.com. Tickets are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Q: Can I buy tickets on the door?
A: No, you’ll need to pre-book your tickets.
Q: Do children need tickets?
A: Children under 6 do not need a ticket to attend, but must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Q: Are there any concessions available?
A: No, sorry - we don't offer concessions for tickets.
Q: Is this suitable for families?
A: Absolutely! Children are very welcome at our family-friendly garden party, and under 6s get free entry when accompanied by a paying adult.
Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: Yes, dogs are welcome if they are friendly and happy to stay on leads throughout the event.
What's Included
Q: What can I expect during the day?
A: Workshops, jams, an open mic, and of course performances from top ukulele players!
Q: Who's performing?
A: See the full line-up above.
Q: Do I need to book workshops separately?
A: No! Workshops don't need to be booked - just attend on the day.
Q: Can I participate in the open mic?
A: Yes! The open mic session is open to all attendees - bring your ukulele and join in.
Q: Can I bring my ukulele?
A: Definitely! Bring your ukulele for the workshops, open mic, and jam sessions.
Food & Drink
Q: Will there be food available to buy?
A: No, only snacks and a bar for drinks. Please bring your own picnic for the day!
Q: What drinks will be available?
A: There will be a bar open all day where you can purchase drinks.
Facilities & Practical Information
Q: Will there be toilets available?
A: Yes, toilet facilities will be provided.
Q: What should I bring?
A: Your ukulele, picnic, blanket or chairs, and enthusiasm! Weather-appropriate clothing recommended as it's an outdoor event.
Q: Is parking available?
A: Yes, we have full parking facilities, but please note that parking is on a meadow, so please bear this in mind for accessibility requirements.
Weather
Q: What happens if it rains?
A: We're keeping our fingers crossed for no rain! As it's an outdoor garden party, please dress appropriately for the weather.
Accommodation
Q: Where can I stay if I'm travelling from far away?
A: There are many accommodation options in local towns, particularly in Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas. We recommend booking early for the August bank holiday weekend!
Contact & Updates
Q: How can I stay updated with event information?
A: Follow Anarchy in the Ukulele on social media for the latest updates, or contact us directly for specific queries.
Q: Can I volunteer or get involved?
A: We'd love to hear from potential volunteers! Get in touch through our social media channels.