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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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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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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