The Last Coorparoo Jam
In the history of BUMS, this is the end of an era. When BUMS started in 2010, Coorparoo was the first permanent venue we used, and we’ve held jams there ever since, as well as workshops, cabarets, trivia nights, AGMs and more.
The jam has been coordinated by some significant names in BUMS – Milton Scully, Michael Willimott, David Hethorn, John Henderson, and Ian Philips. The most significant contributor to the jam has been Max Borchardt. He and his trusty right-hand support Karen have been running the jam for eight years. Max and Karen have decided the move to Norman Park is a good opportunity to step down from running the jam.
Congratulations to Max and Karen on an amazing contribution to BUMS. We encourage BUMS, ex-BUMS and friends to come along and say farewell to Coorparoo and personally thank Max and Karen.
Event Description
- Venue: Coorparoo Bowls Club, 32 Riddings Street, Coorparoo.
- Time: Beginner’s session 6.00pm, jam starts at 6.30pm, goes until 8.30pm.
- Cost: BUMS Members FREE, Non-members with a ukulele $10, anyone else free. Come and try a jam – no charge for first-time players.
- Bar open downstairs.
- Street parking.
- Jam coordinators: Max Borchardt and Adrian Board.
- Set leaders – Out on Bail, Ukulele Saints and David Hethorn. Open mic from Coady Brule.
Order your BUMS Name Badge here. All badges are copper in colour and come with a pin attachment. $20 each. We will accept orders for the rest of July and then submit them to the supplier. They will be delivered to your nominated jam. We'll open a new batch for orders for August. ...
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