Southern Peninsula Ukulele Group
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Southern Peninsula Ukulele Group
Rosebud, Victoria, Australia
SPUKES is a community based ukulele group located in Rosebud where people of all ages come together to enjoy a few hours of ukulele strumming, singing and friendship. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month and alternate Mondays.
Throughout the year we play at various events such as the Rosebud Kite Festival, Buskfest, Christmas Parade and other community based fundraising events.
Next Sessions and Events
Saturdays with Karen and Alan
Saturdays (12 noon – 3 pm) at Rosebud Memorial Hall
Held on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month attract 60 to 70 members on average. $5 per session including afternoon tea.
| Date/Time | Details |
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23/11/2019 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Saturday Group Session
Rosebud Memorial Hall, Rosebud Victoria Saturday Group Session |
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14/12/2019 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Saturday Group Session
Rosebud Memorial Hall, Rosebud Victoria Saturday Group Session |
Alan's Monday Morning Mayhem
Mondays (9:30 am – 11:30 am) at Rosebud Memorial Hall
This smaller group meets on the first and third Mondays of the month. $5 per session including morning tea.
| Date/Time | Details |
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18/11/2019 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
Monday Group Session
Rosebud Memorial Hall, Rosebud Victoria Monday Group Session |
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02/12/2019 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
Monday Group Session
Rosebud Memorial Hall, Rosebud Victoria Monday Group Session |
Community Events
Times and locations vary so check each event for full details
Some venues only allow limited numbers of performers or have access limitations. Karen or Alan will have all the information.
| Date/Time | Details |
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13/11/2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Belgravia Leisure Fit & Fun
Mornington Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, Mornington Vic Meet at 11:00am for a 45 minute set starting at 11:15am |
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16/11/2019 9:30 am - 11:00 am |
Rosebud Rock Fest
Vinnies Rosebud, Rosebud Vic SPUKES will be playing as a part of the street entertainment on Saturday 16th November 2019 from 10:00 am outside Vinnies. Meet at 9:30am. |
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24/11/2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
McCrae Lions Club Lighthouse Christmas Carols
McCrae Lighthouse, McCrae Victoria The McCrae Lions Club would like our group to perform at the Lighthouse Christmas Carols again on Sunday 24th November at 6:00pm. |
Our Latest News
We post short items that may be of interest to our members, new members, our local community and the wider music community as well.
You can see more news on our Facebook page, YouTube Channel and Instagram.
Our regular newsletter is sent to all members and any one else interested. You can subscribe using the form further down this page.
Take a Bow Spukes. You Were Great!
We’re preparing a full video of the WinterMusic concert which will be available soon, but here’s a preview of ‘Bye Bye Baby’. Absolutely fantastic, and listen to the applause.
‘To The Sea’ Video by The Warrains
In January a small group from SPUKES met with Chris Swayn to record backing vocals for the Warrains new song “To The Sea”. A sound sample of the song was published in our post 'The Warrains and a new song' The song was inspired by the Peninsula's Biggest Paddle...
Never Give Up On Your Dreams
Kieran O’Connell is guitarist, singer, songwriter, and one half of the “A Bit of Blarney” Duo. At the McDaid’s playalong Kieran pulled out a well worn ukulele and sang this beautiful song for us.
A Bit of Blarney
Kieren and Dave have invited our ukulele group to McDaids Irish Pub Rosebud for the Sunday Session on 16th June at 2 30pm. Come along, bring your uke, Celtic song book, and join Karen and Alan for a pint of Guinness and a bit of Craic.