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Welcome to Westben’s NEW digital programming - Sunshine Ahead! This campaign seeks to connect, soothe and re-energize our many communities, and keep the music flowing. It is a new and wonderful way to enjoy the Westben Garden from the safety of our own homes. Be sure to check out the Digital Concerts at The Barn, Music for A While Podcasts, Musical Moments and Westben Kids.

 
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Digital Concerts at The Barn

Strolling down the gravel pathway, listening to the birds chirp throughout the meadow and entering The Barn to find your seat. IT’S SHOWTIME! Although we wish to welcome you in person, we are capturing all aspects of the Westben experience and presenting you with Digital Concerts at The Barn. A unique performance with a variety of exciting artists. Stay tuned for our next premiere!

CHECK OUT DIGITAL CONCERTS AT THE BARN

Musical Moments

Please enjoy a Musical Moment with Westben. These videos feature artists that are connected to Westben in some way. Each chosen piece of music is introduced by its artist and paired with visuals to tell a new story.

CHECK OUT MUSICAL MOMENTS

Music for a While podcast

Music for a While is a new podcast series devoted to exploring the wonderful world of music. What makes it tick, what's behind the scenes and who are these incredible creators, and who are the performers who continue to bring it all to life?

Available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube & anywhere you listen to podcasts!

CHECK OUT MUSIC FOR A WHILE PODCASTS

Westben Kids!

“Music makes me smile and I’m hoping it does the same for you. Of course, music can make us feel many different emotions and that’s a great thing too! Over the next few weeks, I’d love to share with you some of my favourite music, warm-up games and link you to some of the many great musicians in the world.”- Donna Bennett, CM

Thank you to Trent Hills Canadian Tire, Covia, the Rotary Club of Campbellford, The Warkworth Community Service Club, and Finley & Associates for sponsoring kids programming at Westben!

CHECK OUT WESTBEN KIDS!

 

Sunbeam Donation - There is Sunshine Ahead!

In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the cancellation of activities and performances (including the 2020 summer season of Concerts at The Barn) translates into the loss of between 50% and 70% of the organization’s projected annual revenue. That said, we are increasingly energized by the potential of the many online programs being developed through our Sunshine Ahead campaign. It is a big challenge!

Therefore, if you are able, we invite you to make a Sunbeam Donation to help Westben weather these shifting times, and to support the development of new ways of staying connected through music.. It is a great way to poke a hole in the cloud cover! You can convert any previously purchased tickets into a Sunbeam Donation, or you can start fresh. All amounts are welcome, and donations over $20 will receive a tax receipt and our deepest thanks! CLICK HERE to make a Sunbeam Donation

Thank you for staying with us – here’s to Sunshine Ahead!

 
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