Performer Spotlight: The Ukumamas – Harmony, Hilarity & Heartstrings
- Sweet Release
- May 7
- 2 min read
Meet The Ukumamas – two powerhouse sisters from the Riverina who are strumming their way through motherhood, music, and mayhem, one ukulele chord at a time.
Armed with sweet harmonies, unapologetic humour, and their signature “plunka-plunk” charm, Rhianna Grentell (Ronnette Chandelle) and Chelsey Page (Dixie Chandelle) are the musical mums you didn’t know you needed. Whether they’re serenading crowds with Andrews Sisters swing or twisting Taylor Swift into toe-tapping uke gold, one thing is certain: no genre is safe, no lyric is sacred, and no audience leaves without a smile.
👩👩👧👦 Mum-Life Meets Mic Drop
Long before they became ukulele-wielding wonders, these sisters were singing lullabies from bunk beds and taking the stage across Australia as part of The Fabulous Chandeliers, a beloved creation of the late, great Peter Cox. After stepping back from the spotlight to have their “bugalugs” (as they lovingly call their kids), the pair picked up ukuleles during the pandemic and rediscovered their shared spark – and a new way to weave music into the madness of motherhood.
“Juggling parenting, housework, and rehearsals is wild,” they admit, “but we’ve learned to multi-task like pros. Passion always finds its way back if you let it.”
🎤 What Makes Their Shows So Special?
The Ukumamas blend relatable chaos with cabaret-level flair. Their shows are high-energy, hilariously honest, and packed with clever musical mashups, heartfelt harmonies, and just enough cheek to keep you on your toes.
Think:
Uke-fied pop classics
Throwback anthems reimagined
Honest songs about tantrums, bedtime, and laundry
And more mum jokes than a Wiggles after-party.
Whether they’re performing to a roaring cabaret crowd in Balmain or headlining at the Launceston Ukulele Jamboree, the Ukumamas bring a kind of magic that only comes from true sisterhood and lived experience.
🏆 Achievements That Matter
Their proudest moments aren’t just on big stages (although they’ve had plenty!). It’s the connection with audiences, the singalongs, and the standing ovations that fill their cup. Highlights include:
Launceston Ukulele Jamboree & Australian 4String Festival
Beloved regulars at Toot Your Own Horn Cabaret in Balmain
Upcoming performances at the Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival and Soirée Cabaret’s Paddington RSL extravaganza
A New Zealand tour on the horizon
And behind the spotlight? A growing online fanbase, fuelled by their viral takes on mum life and music.
🌟 Why Book The Ukumamas?
If you’re looking for a feel-good, laugh-out-loud, harmony-rich act that brings the house down without ever taking themselves too seriously, The Ukumamas are your ticket to joy. Perfect for festivals, cabaret nights, women’s events, corporate gigs, and community celebrations, they turn relatable chaos into unmissable entertainment.
These two are proof that life doesn’t end after babies, sometimes, it gets louder, funnier, and a whole lot more musical.
“Just because you’ve had kids doesn’t mean you stop chasing your dreams,” they say. “You can juggle kids, chaos, and chords – all at the same time.”
🎶 Ready for your next event to hit all the right notes?
Book The Ukumamas and let harmony, humour, and a whole lot of heart take centre stage. 📞 Call us today at 02 5302 7023 or email our friendly event experts to bring your event to life with incredible entertainment.
