Shrewsbury Big Busk 2015

The Big Busk - Shrewsbury's Busking Music Festival

Saturday April 6th 2013 saw the first Big Busk – Happy Days in Shrewsbury take place in the town’s beautiful medieval centre. A celebration of community, music and talent in glorious sunshine. This remarkable event saw over 40 musical acts, made up of over 200 people, who filled the town with a carnival atmosphere. Performances covered a whole range of musical genres from opera and classical to contemporary and folk. There were also dance flashmobs and a collective performance of Imagine by John Lennon which took place on Pride Hill in which approximately 100 singers and musicians took part.

The original event was organised as a tribute to Ben Bebbington by his family and friends. Ben was tragically killed in September 2012 and April 6th 2013 would have been his 44th birthday. It also raises awareness and funds for The Shrewsbury Ark, a charity that had supported Ben in recent years and meant a huge amount to him.

The Shrewsbury Ark provides support for people who are homeless or vulnerable. Together, we hope to help meet the challenge of ensuring that some of the most marginalised members of our community are not forgotten. This can seem overwhelming at times, but with your support we believe we can continue to give value to everyone, and help those who are striving to make positive changes in their lives.

Although Ben will not be with us in person, his memory will remain through the music, and the spirit of the event.

Happy days.

www.thebigbusk.co.uk/