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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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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SPRUKE— Brisbane’s Ukulele Festival is on again with an exciting new program. SPRUKE 2022 will be a ten day festival of fun, with ticketed events around Brisbane, and a fabulous FREE event, SPRUKE on the Square, in the heart of Brisbane at King George Square. Save the dates! Friday 3 to Sunday 12 June 2022 SPRUKE 2022 opens with a cabaret ‘A Night in Paris’ at Coorparoo Bowls Club on Friday 3 June. Enjoy drinks[…]
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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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And how do I get to SunPAC? A local BUM Jim Bills gives us the low down on the BEST way to get to SunPAC – the new home of SPRUKE 2019. Well the boring street address is 470 McCullough St, Sunnybank or its right there on Padstow Rd where it changes its name to McCullough Street, BUT it’s more exciting when you consider how ideally located it is for transport. FROM THE WEST If[…]
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The Australian Ukulele Teachers and Leaders Association (AUTLA) is hosting a fun-filled Professional Development day on Friday 13 at SPRUKE 2019. The invitation is open for ukulele leaders, teachers and anyone interested in working with the ukulele in any context. No matter what population you work with, or in what setting, this forum will be a great opportunity to gain some strategies for teaching new skills, learn some useful tips on technique and skill development[…]
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Stay at Quest Apartments Eight Mile Plains and SAVE! Quest Eight Mile Plains serviced apartment style hotel rooms offer a relaxed and comfortable accommodation experience perfect to enjoy the SPRUKE Festival weekend or for our out of towners stay a little longer and enjoy more of Brisbane. Staying at Quest Eight Mile Plains you’ll enjoy brand new serviced apartments just a five minute drive to the SPRUKE 2019 Festival precinct at Sunnybank Performing Arts Complex[…]
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