Big Beach Busk

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The Big Beach Busk is an annual music and performance event which takes place on the last Saturday in August in Portobello, Edinburgh. [1] It was founded by Edinburgh resident Paul Lambie in 2010, [2] [3] the event began with approximately 80 performers taking part; in 2018 the event attracted 400 musicians. [4] It is estimated the event attracts around 15,000 visitors to Portobello every year. [5]

The Busk has also hosted Portobello's annual sandcastle competition, which raised £196 in 2018 for Portobello Toddler Hut, [4] and the Scottish Volleyball Association beach volleyball championships. [6]

Saxophonist at the Big Beach Busk, 2011 Saxophonist at the Big Beach Busk, Portobello.jpg
Saxophonist at the Big Beach Busk, 2011

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References

  1. "Edinburgh Big Beach Busk 2019: date, who's allowed to perform and how to get there". www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  2. MacLeod, Michael (27 August 2010). "A mile of musicians at the Portobello Big Beach Busk". the Guardian. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  3. "Big Beach Busk at Portobello". 26 August 2010. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
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  6. Guest (27 August 2018). "MUSIC - 400 artists gather in Portobello for Edinburgh's Big Beach Busk". Deadline News. Retrieved 29 June 2019.