BUMS Inc jams in June

Jams at Westside, WE BUMS, Ferny Grove, Geebung and East Side have dining options so please support our venues by having dinner or a snack and a drink while you are there. Different options for each jam are listed below.

7 June – Coorparoo Jam (1st Wednesday)

Coorparoo Bowls Club, 32 Riddings Street, Coorparoo, 4151
Beginner’s session 6.30pm

Jam 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Join Max and set leaders to jam along to some great songs and maybe discover a new favourite.  Bar open downstairs.

9 June – East Side Jam (2nd Friday)

Redlands Multi Sports Club, Judy Holt Park, Cnr Randall and Bailey Roads, Birkdale
Jam 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The set leaders and audience are having so much fun at Birkdale.  Join Steve and the crew to catch the vibes out by the bay.  The club has a restaurant and bar so come early for a meal and drink.

11 June – Flat Lizard jam (usually the second Sunday)
18 Harvton Street, Stafford (just past the junction with Wolverhampton St on Webster Road).

Jam 12.30 to 2.30pm.  More details here.

13 June – WE BUMS (2nd Tuesday)

Archive Beer Boutique, (the Loft) at 100 Boundary Street, West End
Jam 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Cath McCourt will lead the jam with other BUMS pitching in. A wide range of beers and drinks and a great bistro downstairs.  Come at 6.00pm and have a meal and a tipple before the jam.

No Westside Daytime Jam in June – we’ll be back in July (2nd Wednesday)

21 June – Ferny Grove Jam (3rd Wednesday)
Ferny Grove Bowls, Sports & Community Club, 20 Tramway Street, Ferny Grove
Beginner’s session with Donna Farrell 6.00pm

Jam 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Linda Gough will lead the jam supported by Kevin Buckley on bass.  Look forward to a fun filled night in the function room with lots of well-known songs.  Call the sports club on (07) 3851 1889 to book for dinner. Meals are served from 6:00 pm.

25 May – GeeBUMS Jam (4th Sunday)
Geebung Bowls Club, 21 Thompson St, Zillmere 4034. Carpark and entry from 357 Robinson Road (opposite Meals on Wheels)
A new jam with opportunities for open mics.  Write your name on the whiteboard and be ready to strut your stuff.  We’re trying out a new style of jam – tell us what you think.  The bar and kitchen will be open and there will be opportunities for barefoot bowls.

Starts at 1.30pm for a couple of hours.  Come early for a meal and roll a bowl or two.

27 June – Northside Jam (4th Tuesday)
Geebung Bowls Club, 21 Thompson St, Zillmere 4034. Carpark and entry from 357 Robinson Road (opposite Meals on Wheels)
Beginner’s session at 6.00pm

Jam starts 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join Peter, Andrew and a host of talented BUMS as they rock the Function Room.  The bar will be open and food is available at Little Nyonya Kitchen (Malaysian cuisine) from 5.00-6.30pm.  Further details of food options here.

 

For the Coorparoo, Westside, WEBUMS, Ferny Grove, Northside and East Side jams entry for financial members is FREE, and visitors pay $5. Associate members must be accompanied to jams by a paying adult or financial member. All details on membership HERE.

If you are not sure of your current financial status, please email our Secretary Peter Grace at   If you join after December, membership to 30 June is just $25.  That’s a great deal when you can go to as many jams as you want and be eligible for member discounts on upcoming workshops and events.  More benefits of being a BUM are here.

You can always find the latest info on our jams on the News & Events page.

New to BUMS Jams?

There is no need to worry about bringing music stands, or printing. All song sheets are projected onto a screen. There are breaks so you can grab a drink and support our venues. Come early, have a meal and get to know your fellow BUMS.

As a beginner, turning up to your first set of jams can seem quite daunting. Ukulele jams are not like jazz or folk jams. Ukulele jams are different. Leaders will perform their songs, and everyone can join in and play and sing.  You choose what you do.  Most importantly, have fun!

For those who are new to our jams you can find lots of useful tips here on the Jam Survival page.

 

BUMS Inc Jams in May

Here are all the BUMS Inc jams for this month.

Jams at Westside, WE BUMS, Ferny Grove, Geebung and East Side have dining options so please support our venues by having dinner or a snack and a drink while you are there. Different options for each jam are listed below.

3 May – Coorparoo Jam (1st Wednesday)

Coorparoo Bowls Club, 32 Riddings Street, Coorparoo, 4151
Beginner’s session 6.30pm

Jam 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Join Max and set leaders to jam along to some great songs and maybe discover a new favourite.  Bar open downstairs.

9 May – WE BUMS (2nd Tuesday)

Archive Beer Boutique, (the Loft) at 100 Boundary Street, West End
Jam 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Cath McCourt will lead the jam with other BUMS pitching in. A wide range of beers and drinks and a great bistro downstairs.  Come at 6.00pm and have a meal and a tipple before the jam.

10 May – Westside Daytime Jam (2nd Wednesday)

Rosemount Community Centre, 620 Seventeen Mile Rocks Road, Sinnamon Park. Qld 4073.
Jam 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Join Sue & Peter for your mid-week uke fix, playing mostly classics from the 60s and 70s. Peter Grace and John Low will join in with a few songs from the north side. The café will be open as usual. It has a great offer on delicious freshly baked LARGE scones with jam and cream, and a tea or coffee for just $6.00! Café opens at 10 am for those who like to come early for a chat and morning tea before the jam. And, of course, lunches are available as well. Nice conference room and great aircon.

Early warning – there will be no West Side jam in June as Peter and Sue will be away.

East Side Jam (2nd Friday) No jam this month as the room was pre-booked.

14 May – Flat Lizard jam (usually the second Sunday)
18 Harvton Street, Stafford (just past the junction with Wolverhampton St on Webster Road).

Jam 12.30 to 2.30pm.  More details here.

17 May – Ferny Grove Jam (3rd Wednesday)
Ferny Grove Bowls, Sports & Community Club, 20 Tramway Street, Ferny Grove
Beginner’s session with Donna Farrell 6.00pm

Jam 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Linda Gough will lead the jam supported by Kevin Buckley on bass.  Look forward to a fun filled night in the function room with lots of well-known songs.  Call the sports club on (07) 3851 1889 to book for dinner. Meals are served from 6:00 pm.

23 May – Northside Jam (4th Tuesday)
Geebung Bowls Club, 21 Thompson St, Zillmere 4034. Carpark and entry from 357 Robinson Road (opposite Meals on Wheels)
Beginner’s session at 6.00pm

Jam starts 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join Peter, Andrew and a host of talented BUMS as they rock the Function Room.  The bar will be open and food is available at Little Nyonya Kitchen (Malaysian cuisine) from 5.00-6.30pm.  Further details of food options here.

28 May – GeeBUMS Jam (4th Sunday)
Geebung Bowls Club, 21 Thompson St, Zillmere 4034. Carpark and entry from 357 Robinson Road (opposite Meals on Wheels)
A new jam with opportunities for open mics.  Write your name on the whiteboard and be ready to strut your stuff.  We’re trying out a new style of jam – tell us what you think.  The bar and kitchen will be open and there will be opportunities for barefoot bowls.

Starts at 1.30pm for a couple of hours.  Come early for a meal and roll a bowl or two.

For the Coorparoo, Westside, WEBUMS, Ferny Grove, Northside and East Side jams entry for financial members is FREE, and visitors pay $5. Associate members must be accompanied to jams by a paying adult or financial member. All details on membership HERE.

If you are not sure of your current financial status, please email our Secretary Peter Grace at   If you join after December, membership to 30 June is just $25.  That’s a great deal when you can go to as many jams as you want and be eligible for member discounts on upcoming workshops and events.  In addition, you can join BUMS Online and get access to all the play-along videos and their song sheets.

You can always find the latest info on our jams on the News & Events page.

New to BUMS Jams?

There is no need to worry about bringing music stands, or printing. All song sheets are projected onto a screen. There are breaks so you can grab a drink and support our venues. Come early, have a meal and get to know your fellow BUMS.

As a beginner, turning up to your first set of jams can seem quite daunting. Ukulele jams are not like jazz or folk jams. Ukulele jams are different. Leaders will perform their songs, and everyone can join in and play and sing.  You choose what you do.  Most importantly, have fun!

For those who are new to our jams you can find lots of useful tips here on the Jam Survival page.

Jams in April 2023

Here are all the BUMS Inc jams for this month.

Westside, WE BUMS, Ferny Grove, Northside and East Side jams have dining options so please support our venues by having dinner or a snack and a drink while you are there. Different options for each jam are listed below.

5 April – Coorparoo Jam (1st Wednesday)

Coorparoo Bowls Club, 32 Riddings Street, Coorparoo, 4151
Beginner’s session 6.30pm

Jam 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Join Max and set leaders to jam along to some great songs and maybe discover a new favourite.  Bar open downstairs.

11 April – WE BUMS (2nd Tuesday)

Archive Beer Boutique, (the Loft) at 100 Boundary Street, West End
Jam 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Cath McCourt will lead the jam with other BUMS pitching in. A wide range of beers and drinks and a great bistro downstairs.  Come at 6.00pm and have a meal and a tipple before the jam.

12 April – Westside Daytime Jam (2nd Wednesday)

Rosemount Community Centre, 620 Seventeen Mile Rocks Road, Sinnamon Park. Qld 4073.
Jam 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Join Sue & Peter for your mid-week uke fix, playing mostly classics from the 60s and 70s. The café will be open as usual. It has a great offer on delicious freshly baked LARGE scones with jam and cream, and a tea or coffee for just $6.00! Café opens at 10 am for those who like to come early for a chat and morning tea before the jam. And, of course, lunches are available as well. Nice conference room and great aircon.

14 April – East Side Jam (2nd Friday)
Redlands Multi Sports Club, Judy Holt Park, Cnr Randall and Bailey Roads, Birkdale
Jam 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The set leaders and audience are having so much fun at Birkdale.  Join Steve and the crew to catch the vibes out by the bay.  The club has a restaurant and bar so come early for a meal and drink.

16 April – Flat Lizard jam (special date because of Easter) (usually the second Sunday)
18 Harvton Street, Stafford (opposite Morris Brothers Music Store on Webster Road).

Jam 12.30 to 2.30pm.  More details here.

19 April – Ferny Grove Jam (3rd Wednesday)
Ferny Grove Bowls, Sports & Community Club, 20 Tramway Street, Ferny Grove
Beginner’s session with Donna Farrell 6.00pm

Jam 7:00pm – 9:00pm
A special night as we thank Paul Morris for his amazing contribution to BUMS.  He will join Linda Gough in the function room for a fun filled night of well-known songs.  There will be a ukulele on offer as a door prize.  Call the sports club on (07) 3851 1889 to book for dinner. Meals are served from 6:00 pm.

25 April – Northside Jam (ANZAC day but it’s still on) (4th Tuesday)
Geebung Bowls Club, 21 Thompson St, Zillmere 4034. Carpark and entry from 357 Robinson Road (opposite Meals on Wheels)
Beginner’s session at 6.00pm

Jam starts 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join Peter, Andrew and a host of talented BUMS as they rock the Function Room.  The bar will be open and food is available at Little Nyonya Kitchen (Malaysian cuisine) from 5.00-6.30pm.  Further details of food options here.

 

For the Coorparoo, Westside, WEBUMS, Ferny Grove, Northside and East Side jams entry for financial members is FREE, and visitors pay $5. Associate members must be accompanied to jams by a paying adult or financial member. All details on membership HERE.

If you are not sure of your current financial status, please email our Secretary Peter Grace at   If you join after December, membership to 30 June is just $25.  That’s a great deal when you can go to as many jams as you want and be eligible for member discounts on upcoming workshops and events.  In addition, you can join BUMS Online and get access to all the play-along videos and their song sheets.

You can always find the latest info on our jams on the News & Events page.

New to BUMS Jams?

There is no need to worry about bringing music stands, or printing. All song sheets are projected onto a screen. There are breaks so you can grab a drink and support our venues. Come early, have a meal and get to know your fellow BUMS.

As a beginner, turning up to your first set of jams can seem quite daunting. Ukulele jams are not like jazz or folk jams. Ukulele jams are different. Leaders will perform their songs, and everyone can join in and play and sing.  You choose what you do.  Most importantly, have fun!

For those who are new to our jams you can find lots of useful tips here on the Jam Survival page.

Sunday jam at Flat Lizard Brewing

New venue for the ex-Scratch Jam

We now have a new home for the 2nd Sunday of the month jam. The Scratch Bar in Milton closed in January. Organisers Andrew Hunt and Blair Marks have found a craft brewery in Stafford for future jams – Flat Lizard Brewing. The April jam will be on Sunday 16 March (not Easter Sunday) from 12.30 to 2.30pm. The bar will be open (of course).  The brewery organises food trucks for snacks and meals in the late afternoon.

Andrew and Blair run a casual jam/gig aimed at intermediate players (though beginners are welcome). There are open mic opportunities, and all songs are projected onto a screen. Come and give it a try!

And it’s free!  Everyone is welcome – bring your uke, sing or just be entertained.  We ask that you support the venue by trying out their beers, (as well as wines and other drinks).

The name Flat Lizard

The name flat lizard has nothing to do with roadkill but refers to the Aussie expression ‘flat out like a lizard drinking’, meaning going full bore, or really busy. It is surmised that the expression came from desert-living lizards, like the thorny devils. These lizards absorb water through their skin by flattening themselves against moist sand.

Location

The brewery is located on Webster Road, Stafford just opposite BUMS sponsors Morris Brothers Music Store. If you are travelling north on Webster Rd (coming from The Grange), Flat Lizard Brewing is on the left just before the traffic lights at Wolverhampton Street. You can turn left into the car park.

If you are going south on Webster Rd coming (from Stafford Rd), the brewery is on the right just after Morris Brothers Music Store. It’s set back a bit with a car park in front. You can’t drive in going south due to the central reservation. Instead turn right at the traffic lights by Morris Brothers into Wolverhampton St, turn first left (Harvton St) and follow the road round to the end and you’ll see a big painted wall – it’s there.

The brewery has a large open area for drinkers and jammers which will be great for a gathering of ukulele players.

More about the Flat Lizard

If you are a beer aficionado, you should know that Flat Lizard Brewing won three prizes at the 2023 Queensland Beer Competition.

Their Facebook page is a good source of all the latest news including details of food trucks.

https://www.facebook.com/flatlizardbrewing/

 

WEBUMS is back

West End Jam is Back

The March WE BUMS Jam was a resounding success. The jam is at the Archive Beer Boutique, at 100 Boundary Street, West End. It’s a 2-storey building directly opposite the Boundary Hotel and opposite the junction with Jane Street.

Check out their website. http://Archive Beer Boutique

Apart from a wonderful array of beers and other drinks, the venue has a fully licenced restaurant that caters for Gluten, Dairy free, Vegan and Vegetarian options.

Our next Jam will be on Tuesday, 11th April from 7 – 9pm. Then every second Tuesday of the month.
Come and grab something to eat and drink at the restaurant downstairs from 6pm. Then move upstairs where we will jam with Cath McCourt and company from 7.00pm. Thanks to Merv and Barbro Harcourt for organising the event.

The jam will be like our other jams – free for members and $5 for visitors. Songs will be displayed on a screen so everyone can join in.

Mark the 2nd Tuesday of the month in your diary.

 

 

Jams in March 2023

Here are all the BUMS Inc jams for this month.

Westside, WE BUMS, Ferny Grove, Northside and East Side jams have dining options so please support our venues by having dinner or a snack and a drink while you are there. Different options for each jam are listed below.

1 March – Coorparoo Jam (1st Wednesday)

Coorparoo Bowls Club, 32 Riddings Street, Coorparoo, 4151
Jam 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Join Max and set leaders to jam along to some great songs and maybe discover a new favourite.  Bar open downstairs.

8 March – Westside Jam (2nd Wednesday)

Rosemount Community Centre, 620 Seventeen Mile Rocks Road, Sinnamon Park. Qld 4073.
Jam 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Join Sue & Peter for your mid-week uke fix, playing mostly classics from the 60s and 70s. The café will be open as usual. It has a great offer on delicious freshly baked LARGE scones with jam and cream, and a tea or coffee for just $6.00! Café opens at 10 am for those who like to come early for a chat and morning tea before the jam. And, of course, lunches are available as well. Nice conference room and great aircon.

10 March – East Side (was Wynnum) Jam (2nd Friday)
Redlands Multi Sports Club, Judy Holt Park, Cnr Randall and Bailey Roads, Birkdale
Jam 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The set leaders and audience are having so much fun at Birkdale.  Join Steve and the crew to catch the vibes out by the bay.  The club has a restaurant and bar so come early for a meal and drink.

12 March – Flat Lizard jam (relacing the Scratch jam) (second Sunday)
18 Harvton Street, Stafford (opposite Morris Brothers Music on Webster Road).

Jam 12.30 to 2.30pm.  More details here.

 14 March – WE BUMS is back!!! (2nd Tuesday)
Archive Beer Boutique, (the Loft) at 100 Boundary Street, West End
Jam 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Cath McCourt will lead the jam with other BUMS pitching in. A wide range of beers and drinks and a great bistro downstairs.  Come at 6.00pm and have a meal and a tipple before the jam.

15 March – Ferny Grove Jam (3rd Wednesday)
Ferny Grove Bowls Sport & Community Club, 20 Tramway Street, Ferny Grove
Jam 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Join Linda Gough and Paul Morris in the function room for a relaxing low-key jam with easy chords.  It’s a good fun night.  Great if you are just starting out and a good opportunity for more experienced players to practise their finger style technique. Call the sports club on (07) 3851 1889 to book for dinner. Meals are served from 6:00 pm.

28 March – Northside Jam (4th Tuesday)
Geebung Bowls Club, 21 Thompson St, Zillmere 4034. Carpark and entry from 357 Robinson Road (opposite Meals on Wheels)
Jam starts 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join Peter, Andrew and a host of talented BUMS. Jam starts at 6.30 at the spacious function room at Geebung Bowls Club. The bar will be open and help yourself to a pizza slice for $2.

 

For the Coorparoo, Westside, WEBUMS, Ferny Grove, Northside and East Side jams entry for financial members is FREE, and all other visitors pay $5. Associate members must be accompanied to jams by a paying adult or financial member. All details on membership HERE.

If you are not sure of your current financial status, please email our Secretary Peter Grace at  If you join after December, membership to 30 June is just $25.  That’s a great deal when you can go to as many jams as you want and be eligible for member discounts on upcoming workshops and events.  In addition, you can join BUMS Online and get access to all the play-along videos and their song sheets.

You can always find the latest info on our jams on the News & Events page.

New to BUMS Jams?

There is no need to worry about bringing music stands, or printing. All song sheets are projected onto a screen. There are breaks so you can grab a drink and support our venues. Come early, have a meal and get to know your fellow BUMS.

As a beginner, turning up to your first set of jams can seem quite daunting. Ukulele jams are not like jazz or folk jams. Ukulele jams are different. Leaders will perform their songs, and everyone can join in and play and sing.  You choose what you do.  Most importantly, have fun!

For those who are new to our jams you can find lots of useful tips here on the Jam Survival page.

February Jams 2023

Here are all the BUMS Inc jams for this month.

Westside, Ferny Grove and East Side jams have dining options so please support our venues by having dinner or a snack and a drink while you are there. Different options for each jam are listed below.

1 February – Coorparoo Jam (1st Wednesday)

Coorparoo Bowls Club, 32 Riddings Street, Coorparoo, 4151
Jam 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Join Max and set leaders to jam along to some great songs and maybe discover a new favourite.  Bar open downstairs.

Wednesday 1 February – Special Ferny Grove BEGINNER’s Jam
Ferny Grove Bowls Sport & Community Club, 20 Tramway Street, Ferny Grove
Jam 7:00pm – 9:00pm
If you are just starting your life with a ukulele – this is the event for you.

8 February – Westside Jam (2nd Wednesday)

Rosemount Community Centre, 620 Seventeen Mile Rocks Road, Sinnamon Park. Qld 4073.
Jam 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Join Sue & Peter for your mid-week uke fix, playing mostly classics from the 60s and 70s. The café will be open as usual. It has a great offer on delicious freshly baked LARGE scones with jam and cream, and a tea or coffee for just $6.00! Café opens at 10 am for those who like to come early for a chat and morning tea before the jam. And, of course, lunches are available as well. Nice conference room and great aircon.

10 February – East Side (was Wynnum) Jam (2nd Friday)
Redlands Multi Sports Club, Judy Holt Park, Cnr Randall and Bailey Roads, Birkdale
Jam 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The set leaders and audience are having so much fun at Birkdale.  Join Steve and the crew to catch the vibes out by the bay.  The club has a restaurant and bar so come early for a meal and drink.

12 February – Scratch Jam (3rd Sunday)
The Scratch Bar, 8/1 Park Road, Milton
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Grab your uke and a brew and settle in for a very casual jam/gig for intermediate players (beginners welcome). A select menu of goodies to eat and great boutique beers & ciders. All projected on a screen. Got an itch to play? Come and scratch it ;)

15 February – Ferny Grove Jam (3rd Wednesday)
Ferny Grove Bowls Sport & Community Club, 20 Tramway Street, Ferny Grove
Jam 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Join Linda Gough and Paul Morris in the function room for a relaxing low-key jam with easy chords.  It’s a good fun night.  Great if you are just starting out and a good opportunity for more experienced players to practise their finger style technique. Call the sports club on (07) 3851 1889 to book for dinner. Meals are served from 6:00 pm.

28 February – Northside Jam (4th Tuesday)
Geebung Bowls Club, 21 Thompson St, Zillmere 4034. Carpark and entry from 357 Robinson Road (opposite Meals on Wheels)
Jam starts 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join Peter, Andrew and a host of talented BUMS. Jam starts at 6.30 at the spacious function room at Geebung Bowls Club. The bar will be open and help yourself to a pizza slice for $2.

 

There is no longer a need to book a ticket for a jam on Trybooking.

For the Coorparoo, Westside, Ferny Grove, Northside and East Side jams entry for financial members is FREE, and all other visitors pay $5. Associate members must be accompanied to jams by a paying adult or financial member. All details on membership HERE.

If you are not sure of your current financial status, please email our Secretary Peter Grace at  If you join after December, membership to 30 June is just $25.  That’s a great deal when you can go to as many jams as you want and be eligible for member discounts on upcoming workshops and events.  In addition, you can join BUMS Online and get access to all the play-along videos and their song sheets.

You can always find the latest info on our jams on the News & Events page.

New to BUMS Jams?

There is no need to worry about bringing music stands, or printing. All song sheets are projected onto a screen. There are breaks so you can grab a drink and support our venues. Come early, have a meal and get to know your fellow BUMS.

As a beginner, turning up to your first set of jams can seem quite daunting. Ukulele jams are not like jazz or folk jams. Ukulele jams are different. Leaders will perform their songs, and everyone can join in and play and sing.  You choose what you do.  Most importantly, have fun!

For those who are new to our jams you can find lots of useful tips here on the Jam Survival page.

Beginner’s classes 2023

We’re holding beginner classes before the Coorparoo, Ferny Grove and Northside jams every month. No need to book ahead, just turn up early to the jam and ask for the beginner’s session leader.

Beginners at Coorparoo jam (first Wednesday of the month).

Coorparoo Bowls Club, 32 Riddings Street, Coorparoo .

Starts at 6.30pm, runs for 30 minutes.

Led by Max Borchardt.

Beginners at Ferny Grove jam (third Wednesday of the month).

Ferny Grove Bowls Sport & Community Club, 20 Tramway Street, Ferny Grove.

Starts at 6.00pm, runs for one hour.

Led by Donna Farrell.

Beginners at Northside jam (fourth Tuesday of the month).

Geebung Bowls Club, 21 Thompson St, Zillmere 4034.

Carpark and entry from 357 Robinson Road (opposite Meals on Wheels).

Starts at 6.00pm, runs for 30 minutes.

Led by Len Farina.

Entry to BUMS jams is free for financial members and $5 for visitors (first jam is free).

 

January 2023 Jams

Here are all the BUMS Inc jams for this month.

Westside, Ferny Grove and East Side jams have dining options so please support our venues by having dinner or a snack and a drink while you are there. Different options for each jam are listed below.

4 January – Coorparoo Jam (1st Wednesday)

Coorparoo Bowls Club, 32 Riddings Street, Coorparoo, 4151
Jam 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Join Max and set leaders to jam along to some great songs and maybe discover a new favourite.  Bar open downstairs.

11 January – Westside Jam (2nd Wednesday)

Rosemount Community Centre, 620 Seventeen Mile Rocks Road, Sinnamon Park. Qld 4073.
Jam 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Join Sue & Peter for your mid-week uke fix, playing mostly classics from the 60s and 70s. The café will be open as usual. It has a great offer on delicious freshly baked LARGE scones with jam and cream, and a tea or coffee for just $6.00! Café opens at 10 am for those who like to come early for a chat and morning tea before the jam. And, of course, lunches are available as well. Nice conference room and great aircon.

13 January– East Side (was Wynnum) Jam (2nd Friday)
Redlands Multi Sports Club, Judy Holt Park, Cnr Randall and Bailey Roads, Birkdale
Jam 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Merv, Steve and their crew for a jam out east near the bay.  The club has a restaurant and bar so come early for a meal and drink.

15 January – Scratch Jam (3rd Sunday)
The Scratch Bar, 8/1 Park Road, Milton
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Grab your uke and a brew and settle in for a very casual jam/gig for intermediate players (beginners welcome). A select menu of goodies to eat and great boutique beers & ciders. All projected on a screen. Got an itch to play? Come and scratch it ;)

18 January – Ferny Grove Jam (3rd Wednesday)
Ferny Grove Bowls Sport & Community Club, 20 Tramway Street, Ferny Grove
Jam 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Join Linda Gough and Paul Morris in the function room for a relaxing low-key jam with easy chords.  It’s a good fun night.  Great if you are just starting out and a good opportunity for more experienced players to practise their finger style technique. Call the sports club on (07) 3851 1889 to book for dinner. Meals are served from 6:00 pm.

24 January – Northside Jam (4th Tuesday)
Geebung Bowls Club, 21 Thompson St, Zillmere 4034. Carpark and entry from 357 Robinson Road (opposite Meals on Wheels)
Jam starts 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join Peter, Andrew and a host of talented BUMS. Jam starts at 6.30 at the spacious function room at Geebung Bowls Club. The bar will be open and help yourself to a pizza slice for $2.

Monday 30 January- The NUMB BUMS FIFTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH JAM (another jam just for fun).
Bracken Ridge Hall, 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge.
Jam starts 7.00pm – 8:30pm.

Click on the link below for directions to the hall.

https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/council-venues-and-precincts/community-halls-and-facilities/bracken-ridge-hall

Join NUMB BUMS for a night of fun songs (all shown on a big screen) with a few open mics thrown in. It’s free and open to anyone. No food or drink provided at this venue – BYO snacks and drinks! Everyone welcome and it’s FREE!

Wednesday 1 February – Special Ferny Grove BEGINNER’s Jam (3rd Wednesday)
Ferny Grove Bowls Sport & Community Club, 20 Tramway Street, Ferny Grove
Jam 7:00pm – 9:00pm
If you are just starting your life with a ukulele – this is the event for you.

There is no longer a need to book a ticket for a jam on Trybooking.

For the Coorparoo, Westside, Ferny Grove, Northside and East Side jams entry for financial members is FREE, and all other visitors pay $5. Associate members must be accompanied to jams by a paying adult or financial member. All details on membership HERE.

If you are not sure of your current financial status, please email our Secretary Peter Grace at  If you join after December, membership to 30 June is just $25.  That’s a great deal when you can go to as many jams as you want and be eligible for member discounts on upcoming workshops and events.  In addition, you can join BUMS Online and get access to all the play-along videos and their song sheets.

You can always find the latest info on our jams on the News & Events page.

New to BUMS Jams?

There is no need to worry about bringing music stands, or printing. All song sheets are projected onto a screen. There are breaks so you can grab a drink and support our venues. Come early, have a meal and get to know your fellow BUMS.

As a beginner, turning up to your first set of jams can seem quite daunting. Ukulele jams are not like jazz or folk jams. Ukulele jams are different. Leaders will perform their songs, and everyone can join in and play and sing.  You choose what you do.  Most importantly, have fun!

For those who are new to our jams you can find lots of useful tips here on the Jam Survival page.

December 2022 jams

There will be three jams before Christmas – two big festive jams at Coorparoo and Ferny Grove and the Westside daytime jam.

7 December Coorparoo Bowls Club, 32 Riddings Street, Coorparoo, 4151

Jam 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Come in your festive gear, Santa is near, there’s nothing to fear (if you’ve been good).  Free finger food and lots of festive songs to prepare you for Christmas. Bar open downstairs.

14 December- Westside Jam (2nd Wednesday)

Rosemount Community Centre, 620 Seventeen Mile Rocks Road, Sinnamon Park. Qld 4073.
Jam 11:00am – 1:00pm.
Join Sue & Peter for your mid-week uke fix, playing mostly classics from the 60s and 70s. The café will be open as usual. It has a great offer on delicious freshly baked LARGE scones with jam and cream, and a tea or coffee for just $6.00! Café opens at 10 am for those who like to come early for a chat and morning tea before the jam. And, of course, lunches are available as well. Nice conference room and great aircon.

No East Side Jam in December (2nd Friday)
Redlands Multi Sports Club, Judy Holt Park, Cnr Randall and Bailey Roads, Birkdale
Jam 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Join Merv, Steve and their crew for a jam out east near the bay.  The club has a restaurant and bar so come early for a meal and drink.

14 December – Northside Christmas Spectacular Jam (earlier date just for December)
Ferny Grove Bowls Sport & Community Club, 20 Tramway Street, Ferny Grove
Jam 6.30pm – 9:00pm Earlier start time to pack in more fun.
Ferny Grove regulars Linda Gough and Paul Morris welcome the Northside gang from Geebung Bowls Club.   It will be a mix of seasonal and regular songs to get your feet tapping.  Free finger food and the bar will be open.

No Scratch Jam in December (3rd Sunday)
The Scratch Bar, 8/1 Park Road, Milton
12:30pm – 2:30pm
Grab your uke and a brew and settle in for a very casual jam/gig for intermediate players (beginners welcome). A select menu of goodies to eat and great boutique beers & ciders. All projected on a screen. Got an itch to play? Come and scratch it ;)

No Northside Jam in December (4th Tuesday)
Geebung Bowls Club, 21 Thompson St, Zillmere 4034. Carpark and entry from 357 Robinson Road (opposite Meals on Wheels)
Jam starts 6:30pm – 8:30pm
We’ll be at Ferny Grove on 14 December for the Northside Christmas Spectacular (see above).

 

There is no longer a need to book a ticket for a jam on Trybooking.

For the Coorparoo, Westside, Ferny Grove, Northside and East Side jams entry for financial members is FREE, and all other visitors pay $5. Associate members must be accompanied to jams by a paying adult or financial member. All details on membership HERE.

If you are not sure of your current financial status, please email our Secretary Peter Grace on  

Fees are $50 a year, a great deal when you can go to as many jams as you want and be eligible for member discounts on upcoming workshops and events.  In addition, you can join BUMS Online and get access to all the play-along videos and their song sheets.

You can always find the latest info on our jams on the News & Events page.

New to BUMS Jams?

There is no need to worry about bringing music stands, or printing. All song sheets are projected onto a screen. There are breaks so you can grab a drink and support our venues. Come early, have a meal and get to know your fellow BUMS.

As a beginner, turning up to your first set of jams can seem quite daunting. Ukulele jams are not like jazz or folk jams. Ukulele jams are different. Leaders will perform their songs, and everyone can join in and play and sing.  You choose what you do.  Most importantly, have fun!

For those who are new to our jams you can find lots of useful tips here on the Jam Survival page.