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BUMS has learnt that we may soon be unable to run jams at two of our long-standing venues – Coorparoo Bowls Club and Ferny Grove Sports Club. The BUMS committee see this as an opportunity to find better quality venues for our events. You can help us find possible new venues. Changes in venues we use - 13th February 2026
BUMS has learnt that we may soon be unable to run jams at two of our long-standing venues – Coorparoo Bowls Club and Ferny Grove Sports Club. The BUMS committee see this as an opportunity to find better quality venues for our events. You can help us find possible new venues.
Set leaders, No Strings Attached, Caroline and Mark and the Grandies gave us great variety of fun and challenge in the small room at the Archive. WEBUMS jam in February - 11th February 2026
Set leaders, No Strings Attached, Caroline and Mark and the Grandies gave us great variety of fun and challenge in the small room at the Archive.
Beginner's classes at Ukulele Friday - 04th February 2026
From February, the Ukulele Friday jam will feature a 30-minute beginner's session before the jam. Check the details.
Are you left handed? - 04th February 2026
Here's a useful guide to choosing and tailoring a ukulele if you are left-handed.
What a day! The Coorparoo Bowls Club was packed, and our three stages were well-supported by over 180 ukulele players (and spectators who came to hear what a fun instrument it is). Nine hours of ukulele! Wrap up of World Ukulele Day - 04th February 2026
What a day! The Coorparoo Bowls Club was packed, and our three stages were well-supported by over 180 ukulele players (and spectators who came to hear what a fun instrument it is). Nine hours of ukulele!
BUMS Inc Newsletter February 2026 - 31st January 2026
This newsletter was sent to 377 members and 628 subscribers on 30 January 2026
Forty strummers enjoyed a lively night at Geebung Bowlo with a hefty sprinkle of Aussie songs and Aussie artists featuring in the sets. Australian flavour at Northside jam - 30th January 2026
Forty strummers enjoyed a lively night at Geebung Bowlo with a hefty sprinkle of Aussie songs and Aussie artists featuring in the sets.
Derek Farrell has now run the first two weeks of his ukulele skills workshops. There are two more weeks of the fingerstyle workshops. Registrations are still open for the three stand-alone sessions. Check out the details. Ukulele Skills workshops - tickets available - 29th January 2026
Derek Farrell has now run the first two weeks of his ukulele skills workshops. There are two more weeks of the fingerstyle workshops. Registrations are still open for the three stand-alone sessions. Check out the details.
We've just heard from the ABC. They were so impressed by our performance and interview that they will be broadcasting the session in full at about 6.20am on 612 ABC on Friday 30 January. Shake a leg and get up early to tune in and hear them play. Breaking news on Out on Bail - 29th January 2026
We've just heard from the ABC. They were so impressed by our performance and interview that they will be broadcasting the session in full at about 6.20am on 612 ABC on Friday 30 January. Shake a leg and get up early to tune in and hear them play.
Don’t forget that World Ukulele Day kicks off from 9.30am on Sunday the 1st of February at the Coorparoo Bowls Club. Here's the latest news on this fun event. Some last-minute words about World Ukulele Day - 29th January 2026
Don’t forget that World Ukulele Day kicks off from 9.30am on Sunday the 1st of February at the Coorparoo Bowls Club. Here's the latest news on this fun event.


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