Spruke 2017

Overview

If you've ever had any doubts that there's a festival for everything, then Spruke just might convince you otherwise. The three-day event's focus falls on a certain, small, guitar-like instrument originating in Hawaii and gaining in widespread popularity. Yes, we're talking about the ukulele.

Whether you're a dedicated uke fan, a wannabe player or a newcomer, the bi-annual festival has something for you. Performances by ukulele musicians from both Australian and overseas are the obvious drawcards; however this is as much about celebrating the joy of music — be it making it or listening to it — as it is about live shows.

Accordingly, the program includes everything from workshops on strumming techniques to a plethora of jamming sessions, all largely taking place at the South Bank campus of TAFE Queensland Brisbane. And if you think all this uke spruiking isn'r for you, odes to Elvis and Beethoven, a glam rock class that teaches Bowie on the ukulele, and an open mic session at The Scratch in Milton might all change your mind.