Ukelear Meltdown III is coming back bigger and better than ever in 2010.

This time we've got more music, more films and more workshops. We've got acts coming from across the globe, and we want to see you there, in celebration of the most democratic of all instruments.

Our line up includes:

SATURDAY (7.30pm)
Live music

Ukelilli (US)
Abdul Khan and the Projections (Pakistan)
Vacation Pioneers (UK)
Dirty Diamonds (UK)
Piecans (UK)
Eilidh Macaskill (UK)

SUNDAY MORNING (11.00am)
Workshops

Children’s ukulele workshop – Eilidh Macaskill
Ukuleles, amplification and effects pedals workshop – Williwaw

SUNDAY AFTERNOON (2.00pm)
Live music

Lady K (Finland)
Sekksyunkel (UK)
Unsung National Heroes (UK)
Williwaw (US)

SUNDAY EVENING (7.30pm)
Films

Ukulele shorts
The Mighty Uke (British premiere of this Canadian feature documentary)

Tickets will be available soon from Newcastle Music:http://www.newcastlemusic.co.uk

£6.50 per day, or £10 weekend pass.