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There was a terrific roll up to BUMS Westside's ninth birthday celebration. Rowena and Hans came down from Elliott Heads especially to help us all celebrate and lead a set. We also had 5 uke players from N.Z. who, after hearing about BUMS Westside, came along to deliver 2 songs at open mic. Unbeknown to them an extra 6 relatives turned up at the 1st break, some who hadn’t seen their family for 4 years. Lots of happy tears and not a crumb of cake left!!! Bums Westside Celebrate 9 Years - 17th September 2023
There was a terrific roll up to BUMS Westside's ninth birthday celebration. Rowena and Hans came down from Elliott Heads especially to help us all celebrate and lead a set. We also had 5 uke players from N.Z. who, after hearing about BUMS Westside, came along to deliver 2 songs at open mic. Unbeknown to them an extra 6 relatives turned up at the 1st break, some who hadn’t seen their family for 4 years. Lots of happy tears and not a crumb of cake left!!!
BUMS member Len Farina was enjoying a break last weekend on Bribie Island with his partner Marion. Strolling along the Bongaree waterfront he heard the melodic tones of the ukulele and discovered the Bribie Jamming’ Music Festival. BUMS were on show with Cath McCourt leading a jam and Salli Chmura, Geoff Dancer and Les Briant displaying their talents with open mic performances. You just can’t keep a good BUM down! Bribie Jammin' Music Festival - 10th September 2023
BUMS member Len Farina was enjoying a break last weekend on Bribie Island with his partner Marion. Strolling along the Bongaree waterfront he heard the melodic tones of the ukulele and discovered the Bribie Jamming’ Music Festival. BUMS were on show with Cath McCourt leading a jam and Salli Chmura, Geoff Dancer and Les Briant displaying their talents with open mic performances. You just can’t keep a good BUM down!
Tickets are now available for the Cabaret night on Friday 27 October -'Dancing With the Stars'. And tickets are available for the unique jam session in the Planetarium 'Ukulele Under the Stars' on Saturday 28 October. Get your tickets for the Cabaret and Planetarium - 31st August 2023
Tickets are now available for the Cabaret night on Friday 27 October -'Dancing With the Stars'. And tickets are available for the unique jam session in the Planetarium 'Ukulele Under the Stars' on Saturday 28 October.
BUMS member, Vic Kena is running a Ukulele Picnic on Saturday 7 October at Moggill. He is looking for ukulele players or ukulele bands who would like to perform two or three songs in the showcase segment.. Invitation to perform at Vic Kena's Ukulele Picnic - 30th August 2023
BUMS member, Vic Kena is running a Ukulele Picnic on Saturday 7 October at Moggill. He is looking for ukulele players or ukulele bands who would like to perform two or three songs in the showcase segment..
Did you know that this week is the birthday of the ukulele? Happy birthday ukulele - 25th August 2023
Did you know that this week is the birthday of the ukulele?
We had a great night on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Geebung Bowls Club. About 50 participants enjoyed The Original Crew, Ian Phillips and Andrew Hunt and a mini band made up from members of NUMB BUMS. Northside jam in August - 25th August 2023
We had a great night on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Geebung Bowls Club. About 50 participants enjoyed The Original Crew, Ian Phillips and Andrew Hunt and a mini band made up from members of NUMB BUMS.
The BUMS Inc Annual General Meeting for 2022-23 was held at Coorparoo Bowls Club on 20 August 2023. Here's all the news that came out of the meeting. BUMS Inc AGM Outcomes - 24th August 2023
The BUMS Inc Annual General Meeting for 2022-23 was held at Coorparoo Bowls Club on 20 August 2023. Here's all the news that came out of the meeting.
There’s an art to leading a set at a jam. It’s impossible to lay down rules because all our jams are different, and our set leaders have different preferences and styles. However, the Management Committee believes if set leaders follow these key principles, we are likely ‘hit the spot’ with our jam audiences. Jams are the events that define what BUMS does and happy jam goers will make for a more successful organisation. Check out the principles below. Guide to leading a set at a jam. - 17th August 2023
There’s an art to leading a set at a jam. It’s impossible to lay down rules because all our jams are different, and our set leaders have different preferences and styles. However, the Management Committee believes if set leaders follow these key principles, we are likely ‘hit the spot’ with our jam audiences. Jams are the events that define what BUMS does and happy jam goers will make for a more successful organisation. Check out the principles below.
Website: Leading a set at a jam – key principles
In Cath McCourt's absence, Caroline Haig (aka sixties girl) took over leading the jam with the assistance of many willing BUMS. WE BUMS in August - 9th August 2023
In Cath McCourt's absence, Caroline Haig (aka sixties girl) took over leading the jam with the assistance of many willing BUMS.
Block off your diary for the weekend on Friday 27 and 28 October. Another BUMS extravaganza. Friday night will be Cabaret night at the Coorparoo Bowls Club. Saturday will be jamming on the lawns at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens followed by a ukulele jam in the Planetarium. It really will be 'Ukulele under the Stars'. Don't miss this unique opportunity. Ukulele at the Planetarium - 21st July 2023
Block off your diary for the weekend on Friday 27 and 28 October. Another BUMS extravaganza. Friday night will be Cabaret night at the Coorparoo Bowls Club. Saturday will be jamming on the lawns at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens followed by a ukulele jam in the Planetarium. It really will be 'Ukulele under the Stars'. Don't miss this unique opportunity.


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