News Archives
2023
Our jams are the lifeblood of BUMS. Every month our dedicated crews set up, manage, and tidy away eight jams. In the back office, another team sorts out the paperwork – processing new members and renewals, accounting for other monies, keeping statistics and so on. All up, there are about 30 BUMS members who ensure jams run successfully. They do a great job, and we thank them all. 
But - read on. Help wanted! 2nd July 2023
Our jams are the lifeblood of BUMS. Every month our dedicated crews set up, manage, and tidy away eight jams. In the back office, another team sorts out the paperwork – processing new members and renewals, accounting for other monies, keeping statistics and so on. All up, there are about 30 BUMS members who ensure jams run successfully. They do a great job, and we thank them all. But - read on..
It has been an ‘exciting’ month as we launched our new membership system – Member Jungle - on 5 June. In the 25 days to 30 June, we have welcomed 29 new members and 135 members have renewed their membership for the 2023-24 year. In total we now have 330 members. Member Jungle progress 30 June 2023 2nd July 2023
It has been an ‘exciting’ month as we launched our new membership system – Member Jungle - on 5 June. In the 25 days to 30 June, we have welcomed 29 new members and 135 members have renewed their membership for the 2023-24 year. In total we now have 330 members..
Fees for 2023-24 28th June 2023
At the last Annual General meeting of BUMS Inc in September 2022, there was agreement to increase our fees for the 2023-24 financial year. Read on to see how these changes may affect you and how you can get the best from BUMS Inc..
Flying with a musical instrument can be a challenge. Ukuleles may be relatively small but an instrument in a hard case is going to be bulky and get you embroiled in the airline’s regulations. Have Uke Will Fly 1st May 2023
Flying with a musical instrument can be a challenge. Ukuleles may be relatively small but an instrument in a hard case is going to be bulky and get you embroiled in the airline’s regulations. .
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. Jam's in May 1st May 2023
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..
From Peter Grace, Secretary BUMS Inc
My brother recently had a stroke and I’ve been reading a lot about neuroplasticity – how the brain recovers from injury or damage. One book specifically explored the relationship of music and our brains. Jams And Togetherness 1st May 2023
From Peter Grace, Secretary BUMS Inc My brother recently had a stroke and I’ve been reading a lot about neuroplasticity – how the brain recovers from injury or damage. One book specifically explored the relationship of music and our brains..
The SPRUKE festival run by Brisbane Ukulele Musicians Society (BUMS Inc) in June 2022 was a spectacular success. Taking over King George Square in the centre of Brisbane was an inspired choice. Spruke Update 2023 1st May 2023
The SPRUKE festival run by Brisbane Ukulele Musicians Society (BUMS Inc) in June 2022 was a spectacular success. Taking over King George Square in the centre of Brisbane was an inspired choice..
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. Sunday Jam at Flat Lizard Brewing 12th April 2023
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..
You can now download the Member Jungle mobile app and stay up to date with what's going on our membership group. You can update your membership details and also receive notifications about important event reminders, latest news and more.
Visit the Mobile App page (under Membership) to find out more. Download our New Mobile App 20th March 2023
You can now download the Member Jungle mobile app and stay up to date with what's going on our membership group. You can update your membership details and also receive notifications about important event reminders, latest news and more. Visit the Mobile App page (under Membership) to find out more..
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. WEBUMS is Back! 22nd February 2023
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..