General News
6 March, 2026
An entertaining night out
LOVERS of blues and jazz music are encouraged to head to The F Project Gallery in Warrnambool later this month for what looks set to be a great night’s entertainment.
Ben Witham and The Betty Band will be performing at the gallery on Saturday, March 28.
Lead artist and founder Ben Witham brings more than four decades of experience with song writing and performances across Victoria and the south west.
The March performance will showcase a range of music, influenced by the talents of Ben’s mother, Betty Witham, a brilliant keyboard player.
“I have, and always will be, inspired by my late mother, Betty, who was simply amazing,” Ben said.
Mrs Witham was the Warrnambool Theatre Group’s pianist for more than 30 years and the Christ Church (Church of England) pipe organist for 34 years.
She was also, for many years, the accompanying pianist for vocalists competing in the Warrnambool Eisteddfod.
“Mum was very musical and was also practising really complex music,” Ben said.
“She always encouraged and inspired me to work hard at my guitar and keyboard skills and on my songs.”
Ben’s songs are a rich and diverse mix of both bright and uplifting tunes, as well as those with darker, more serious themes.
The Warrnambool-born singer songwriter crafts stories in song about love, loss and the natural world.
His band has also been long term supporter of Crossley’s ‘Fifteen Minutes of Fame’, having played there every year since 2018.
For the March 28 performance, doors will open at 6.30pm, with the show set to begin at 7.30pm.
Tickets must be pre-purchased online at Humanitix, with proceeds to be distributed to a charitable cause.
* The F Project Gallery can be found at 224 Timor Street, Warrnambool.
