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Kids SPRUKE 2015 Music Contests

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Brisbane Ukulele Musician’s Society Inc is keen to promote ukulele playing and to encourage music teachers and schools with ukulele programs. As part of the pre-festival activities for SPRUKE 2015, BUMS Inc held two music contests. Secondary Music Contest Results Mount Maria Secondary College, Mitchelton was the only entry for the Secondary Music Contest. Mt Maria’s performance at the Ferny Grove Jam was very popular, and they have been invited to perform on the Music[…]

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Uke’n Make Music All Weekend!

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Where will all the BUMS, CHUMS, SCUM, WUPPIES and MUGs be 2-4 October 2015? Apart from a good acronym, ukulele players love making music, learning something new and chillin’ to live music. SPRUKE Brisbane’s Ukulele Festival on the long weekend in October is the place to be. You don’t have to play a ukulele but you might when you leave! SPRUKE 2015 is a three day event with live music, workshops, open mic, markets and two[…]

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Volunteer for SPRUKE

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Join the SPRUKE Crew 2015! The SPRUKE Crew love playing their ukes, having a laugh and lending a hand. Volunteering as a SPRUKE Crew member gets you industry experience & festival perks, not available to the regular SPRUKE festival-goers. Crew Orientation Day is Sunday 20 September. 1:00 pm sharp at TAFE Queensland Brisbane’s South Bank campus; 66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane. More info HERE • Join the behind the scenes action, rub shoulders with a Ukulele Star, and[…]

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Aldrine Guerrero and Aaron Nakamura

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The Festival Committee is absolutely thrilled to announce Aldrine Guerrero and Aaron Nakamura will headline SPRUKE 2015. Guerrero has travelled the world teaching, playing and performing with his ukulele. However this is his first time in Australia. Joining Guerrero for Brisbane City Sounds performances and a series of festival workshops and concert performances will be his Ukulele Underground partner, Aaron Nakamura. Aldrine is the head instructor at Ukulele Underground. With over a million hits each month, Ukulele[…]

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SPRUKE program coming soon!

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Applications to perform and present workshops at SPRUKE 2015 are now closed. Thank you to all the soloists, duos, groups , workshop presenters, and community groups who are keen to be a part of our festival. Our programming committee will be in contact very soon. The theme of SPRUKE 2015 is Uke’n Make Music! If you’ve missed out on applying to perform there will be many opportunities for you to showcase your talent at open mics through[…]

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BUMS will make music at TAFE South Bank campus in October for SPRUKE- 2015

UKE’N MAKE MUSIC AT SOUTHBANK

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Brisbane Ukulele Musicians Society Inc (BUMS Inc) are returning to TAFE Queensland Brisbane’s South Bank campus for Brisbane’s biannual ukulele festival, SPRUKE. This exciting three-day event is to be held over the weekend from Friday 2 October. David Hethorn, Festival Director, said, “We are extremely excited to secure this venue with outstanding facilities for SPRUKE 2015.” This year the festival theme is Uke’n Make Music. “The focus will be on giving participants many opportunities to[…]

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BUMS Inc. busk at South Bank for Radio Lollipop

BUMS BUSK FOR RADIO LOLLIPOP

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Brisbane’s largest band of ukulele buskers captivated the South Bank crowds at the world record busk attempt this Valentine’s Day. The BUMS ukulele buskers were the largest contingent amongst the 387 performers who beat the previous Guinness Largest Busk World Record of 230 buskers. The Brisbane Ukulele Music Society Inc. had 78 members performing in the public celebration of art, love, culture and people. Proceeds of their busk were donated to Radio Lollipop, who do[…]

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David Hethorn, SPRUKE- 2015 Festival Director, leads BUMS at South Bank.

Leading BUM in Festival Seat of Power

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Brisbane Ukulele Music Society Inc. (BUMS Inc.) has appointed David Hethorn as Festival Director for this year’s ukulele festival, SPRUKE 2015. David, a songwriter and musician, will bring a new vibe to the festival team as they tune up for the Brisbane’s biannual ukulele festival, a three-day event to be held in spring. David is no stranger to music festivals, having volunteered at many over the past few years. “There are countless highlights and I[…]

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