Founder member and director of The Ukulele Orchestra of GB, George Hinchliffe was born and grew up in Sheffield and later studied in Leeds. He began playing the ukulele in 1960 and founded the ukes in 1985. Has worked with many notable names, including Michael Nyman, Mary Wells, Brian Eno, The British Youth Choir, Ron Geesin, The Anjaana Asian Music Group of Bradford, Snake Davis and the Alligator Shoes. As well as being a judge, George will be the compere for the 2021 Leeds Pub Piano Competition.