Brisbane’s iconic King George Square will be filled with the happy sounds of ukulele this June for SPRUKE- Brisbane’s Ukulele Festival. SPRUKE on the Square is a FREE event for all ukulele enthusiasts of any age and the uke curious! SATURDAY 11 JUNE 2022 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Join BUMS Brisbane Ukulele Musicians Society Inc for a day and night filled with fun activities and performances. Two stages will feature performances all day, showcasing[…]
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What do you want to do at SPRUKE On The Square? As the countdown continues to Spruke 2022 we are excited to share with you what you can expect to see and do at our fabulous event SPRUKE On The Square, Saturday 11 June, 9 am – 9 pm at King George Square. There is entertainment for everyone, no matter their level of experience. Here’s a quick and easy overview of what you or the family[…]
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SPRUKE On The Square – King George Square, in the heart of Brisbane. If you haven’t been to King George Square for a while, and a lot of people haven’t with COVID restrictions, it’s between Ann and Adelaide Streets in front of the Brisbane City Hall. Opposite City Hall is the Pig ‘N’ Whistle pub and just inside City Hall is the Shingle Inn (a stylish café and Brisbane icon). On Saturday 11th June it[…]
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Binary Music return to SPRUKE 2015 with a range of ukuleles, print music and uke accessories. For over 25 years they have been helping customers get the most from their music purchases, whether it is a ukulele, hi-tech gear or other musical instruments online and at their store in Cleveland. Ukulele brands on offer at SPRUKE will include Luna, Fender, Tiki, Mojo, Kala and Makai. Binary Music run weekly ukulele classes for all levels, helping[…]
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Max Borchardt recently spoke to Mark and Paul Morris about their world of uke and SPRUKE 2015. “Our store is owned and operated by music teachers, technicians, and musicians. We have always had a passion for making music affordable and fun,” said Mark Morris, eldest son in this family business. “For us, the ukulele is an accessible instrument on which to start playing music, and it provides great pleasure for the beginner, as well as[…]
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Congratulations to Vanessa Nugent who won a $100 music gift voucher in our How Ukulele Changed My Life Competition. This is her winning entry. Vanessa’s Uke Journey I have played the guitar in the confines of my bedroom since I was 12 years old; always quietly so as not to disturb anybody. I sang quietly, I played quietly. Thirteen years ago I moved to a new area and found a nice man who persuaded me to dust[…]
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I am a ukulele player…and I am happy! The SPRUKE Festival Committee are happy to announce that Victorian, Jane Cameron has taken out first place in the essay competition “How the Ukulele Changed my Life. Jane”s entry was the unanimous choice of all judges. Her story appealed to the spirit of Spruke, and the judges felt she was a most deserving winner The competition entries came from all over the country, from Victoria, New South[…]
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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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