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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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[…]
Read More »As they say in the trade – “That’s a wrap” – and indeed Spruke 2013 is over, and by all accounts it has been a success. We’ve had some positive feed back but more is better – so if you did attend and we have not contacted you with a survey invitation and you’d like to have your say – please click here to leave your feedback. This survey will be open until October 20,[…]
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Ukulele players, the uke-curious and their families will want to pencil in a visit to SPRUKE Brisbane’s Ukulele Festival this weekend 20-22 September at Southbank Institute of Technology. Brisbane Ukulele Musicians Society B.U.M.S. will host the three day event with a program consisting of performances, workshops, uke jams, open mics and two evening concerts. Headline acts include Canadian bluesman Manitoba Hal Brolund, with homegrown talent Leah Flanagan, Mic Conway (Captain Matchbox), Ukeologist Thom Jackson from Melbourne,[…]
Read More »Opening night Showcase Concert is $30! Saturday Night SPRUKETACULAR Concert is $35! OR Buy tickets to BOTH concerts for only $59 FIRST purchase your SPRUKE Showcase Concert tickets from HERE. WAIT to receive an email with the Special Price code to use when you buy your SPRUKETACULAR Concert tickets. THEN book SPRUKETACULAR , choose the ‘Double’ ticket, select your seats and proceed to the check out ENTER the Special Price code you received by email and click APPLY and your special price will be updated. Please contact festival@spruke.net.au for any[…]
Read More »We are excited to announce international Ukulele Bluesman Manitoba Hal will perform at SPRUKE. One of a handful of authentic blues performers performing with the ukulele today, Manitoba Hal is also an accomplished guitarist and songwriter. As well as writing his own blues tunes, Hal also covers traditional songs after giving them his own flavor. His songs also breathe with hints of Tin Pan Alley, hit parade, rock, gospel, and folk. Hal is influenced by artists[…]
Read More »WOW we have been overwhelmed by all the amazing talent we have available. Now the fun begins putting together the festival program and workshop schedule for you. Clear you diary and make sure you are here with us in September. With two concerts, daily performances , workshops for all levels and open uke space, SPRUKE will feature international ukulele artists as well as talented musicians from home and around Australia for you to enjoy in Brisbane’s[…]
Read More »There are just 19 days left to get your applications in to perform at SPRUKE 2013. We have had amazing responses and are thrilled at the quality of talent that we’ll be showcasing in September. However there is a always room for some more….We want to hear from solo acts, duos, bands, ukulele clubs, and schools. Do it TODAY! This is also the cutoff date for workshop applications. Is there something you teach or your[…]
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