Set in Louisburg North Carolina, the annual International Whistling Convention has been running for 30 years. This small town boasts an amazing auditorium and the event attracts whistlers from all over the US, Canada and on this occasion Great Britain.The championship is run over two days and there are two categories classical and popular in which you must compete for the title.
7 finalists are selected from the first round and the overall winner is crowned the International Grand Champion. In 2003 David Morris seized the Grand Champion title and trophy and brought them back to Dobcross, Saddleworth, England.
Did you know?
The event attracted CBS television, coast to coast coverage in the US and the BBC were there to feature David’s venture for ‘Inside Out’ aired on 9th June 2003 on BBC1.