Vale Peter Ransom

Sad news with the passing of Peter Ransom on 21 October 2024.  Pete was a member of BUMS for over 13 years and was a great supporter of all things ukulele.  If you didn’t know the man, you missed a gem. 

Here are some highlights of Pete’s life with BUMS.

• Joined BUMS 23 May 2011.
• Ran workshops, led jams, did open mics, supported festivals, played in performance bands.
• Amazing performer – even if things went wrong, he was always in control.
• Always ready to help encourage, inspire and coach others.
• Loved sharing his knowledge of classic songs particularly jazz and blues.
• Played ukulele on Who Wants to be a Millionaire.

Here’s a quote from Pete

“I first went along to BUMS at Coorparoo with one of my little Kumalae ukes.  Not exactly a light bulb moment, but I realized that here was an opportunity to play and sing with like-minded people.  After the rather restrictive trad jazz genre, I could perform virtually anything I fancied, be it rock, Latin, pop, C&W or whatever.”  

Memorial

Pete’s memorial is on Thursday 31 October at Victoria Park, Herston at 3.30pm

Here is more detail including an opportunity to RSVP.  Please come in a BUMS shirt and remember the life and times of Peter Ransom.  If you don’t have BUMS shirt contact secretary@brisbaneukulele.com and one can be provided.  Let’s give Pete a good send-off.