We’ve had the Wrap BBQ and SPRUKE – Brisbane’s Ukulele Festival may be officially over for 2022 but like many things this year we’ve had to be adaptable to deliver all the events planned. It was a huge disappointment to have to postpone our cabaret and workshops, but with a little luck we had fabulous weather and nothing to stop SPRUKE On The Square which was our main event for the festival. Many thanks to[…]
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Morris Brothers Music Story – Our Ukulele Journey 2010 to Now. Back in 2010, we noticed adults overseas were discovering that ukuleles were much more than a novelty instrument. They were bringing joy, allowing ‘non-musical’ people to be musical, effectively changing people’s lives. Those who know the Morris Family know how we love introducing new people to playing music, and we dived into ukuleles headfirst back in 2010. Most people thought we were mad, but[…]
Read More »As a major sponsor of SPRUKE 2022 – Brisbane’s Ukulele Festival, Binary Music is proud to be associated with this fabulous ukulele event again this June. Although Binary Music stocks a wide range of ukulele brands, this year at their trade stand in King George Square on 11th June they will be showcasing just two premium brands: Flight Ukuleles and Kanile’a Ukuleles. Kanile’a ukes are handcrafted in Hawaii and represent the pinnacle of Hawaiian luthiery. There[…]
Read More »Flight Ukulele comes from the enchanting country of Slovenia, a picturesque country that would fit perfectly into a fairy tale. The story of Flight Ukulele isn’t quite a fairy tale – there is no fairy godmother, glass slipper, or castle – but the story does involve a lot of hard work and the magic of music. The dream and passion of Flight Ukulele is to bring affordable, attractive, quality instruments and accessories to players throughout[…]
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Shingle Inn City Hall is the reincarnation of Brisbane’s oldest and most loved café. Originally opened in 1936 on Edward Street, Shingle Inn is well known for its superior quality cakes, unique environment, and outstanding service. Now within one of Brisbane’s most recognised buildings, City Hall, Shingle Inn continues its tradition as a location that can reach across the generational divide, making it the ideal location for special occasions and memorable outings. A visit to[…]
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Brisbane Ukulele Music Society Inc (BUMS), is delighted to announce that SPRUKE — Brisbane’s Ukulele Festival returns Saturday 18 September 2021. It’ll be a Big Uke Day Out with live performances all day, workshops, open mic, and the Spruketacular concert at night. There’s free parking, a food truck and coffee van or bring a picnic and chillout in the adjacent Griffith Place park. Save the date! Saturday 18 September 2021 10 am – 10 pm[…]
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Sunnybank Community & Sports Club have speedy dining options for SPRUKE. Pre-order and pay to save wait times. This is perfect for those who have a tight schedule planned between workshops, catching their fav acts or any of the other activities over the SPRUKE Weekend. Pre-order your lunch or dinner from the SPRUKE Menu. This mean you can plan out your day, with no long waiting around. Sunnybank Community & Sports Club members only. Just[…]
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Concert & workshop tickets are now available! SPRUKE 2019 has a great program for you. Download a copy of the Day Program with Festival Map. Work out what you want to see and do. Remember, entry to the festival precinct is FREE, and there are free beginners workshops, jams, open mics and concerts. But there are also some marvelous ticketed workshops and evening concerts. Head to the SunPAC Box Office to get your concert and[…]
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