<![CDATA[Busker Central Blogs Feed]]> http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers en Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:44:14 +0000 <![CDATA[Street performers wanted in Cleveland]]> http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=273&sid=48f581cb9233113d6490941703c1bfb6 http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=273&sid=48f581cb9233113d6490941703c1bfb6 (CLEVELAND) Like so many other American cities, Cleveland's Downtown Alliance is making way for buskers and street performers to create a more vibrant shopping environment.
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Ranging from musicians, dancers and artists alike, the Alliance wants to include mimes and comedians, puppeteers and balloon twisters.

Over twenty pitches will be available. The busker program is one of the latest initiatives from the DCA which has been trying to create more experiences downtown with other programs.

The DCA also has a guide with city rules and tips for the performers on its website. And people interested in finding buskers can check out a map of locations online.

Check out the link below to more information.

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[ Continued ]]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2023 05:08:44 +0000 <![CDATA[Busking ideas you may like]]> http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=257&sid=48f581cb9233113d6490941703c1bfb6 http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=257&sid=48f581cb9233113d6490941703c1bfb6 (WWW) Beginning buskers all have to start somewhere deciding just what they're going to perform. Perhaps they already have a talent they can build upon. Others may have to start from scratch.
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Here at Busker Central, an editor spent two years learning the songs he was to play before stepping a foot on a pitch. Once he had his songs down pat, he was confident he'd be successful. In fact, he was so successful, he was the number one musical busker in the whole city for twelve straight years.

Let us now check out around one hundred or so interesting pictures that may give you an idea or two about just how to approach the wide wide world of busking. Some are goofy, some are unique - but all are continuing the tradition of busking and street performing from centuries ago.

Click the link below for some ideas you may...

[ Continued ]]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2021 01:48:50 +0000 <![CDATA[Space Cowboy sets new Guinness record]]> http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=73&sid=48f581cb9233113d6490941703c1bfb6 http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=73&sid=48f581cb9233113d6490941703c1bfb6 (AUSTRALIA) Chayne Hultgren a.k.a. "The Space Cowboy" has just set a new Guinness worlds record by swallowing 18 razor-sharp swords.
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The brave performance artist acomplished the feat by swallowing the 72cm swords in Sydney. "The Space Cowboy" beat his own 2008 record of 16 and used different throat stretching methods to perfect the art.

More...]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:16:06 +0000 <![CDATA[Universal Orlando Hiring Hundreds Of Street-Performers]]> http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=114&sid=48f581cb9233113d6490941703c1bfb6 http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=114&sid=48f581cb9233113d6490941703c1bfb6 (ORLANDO) Universal Orlando is hiring hundreds of energetic street performers both full and part-time for their Superstar Parade.
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Universal is seeking dancers, animated character performers, drummers, roller skaters, stilt walkers, and "little people" no taller than 4' 11".

The parade centers on new floats designed around four movies and TV shows. Each position comes with an array of Universal Orlando benefits such as free theme-park admission and assorted discounts.

Auditions for roles in the Universal Studios parade will debut sometime in the Spring. Some limitations apply. Stilt walkers can weigh no more than 180 pounds and that will be verified at the auditions.

Universal also wants marching-band style drummers and those candidates should have a one-minute drum solo ready (some will be...

[ Continued ]]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:25:36 +0000 <![CDATA[15th Annual BuskerBall]]> http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=274&sid=48f581cb9233113d6490941703c1bfb6 http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=274&sid=48f581cb9233113d6490941703c1bfb6 (NYC) Get ready for the 15th annual BuskerBall on April 22! A celebration of New York City’s vibrant street performance culture, the event is being held at Unit J
338 Moffatt Street, Brooklyn, NY.
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This unique event will feature a selection of the city’s best buskers showcasing their musical talents and highlighting the importance of street performance to the cultural fabric of the city.

The BuskerBall isn’t just about music – it’s about celebrating the vital role that street performers play in the cultural life of New York City. These artists bring joy and inspiration to our streets creating shared experiences and fostering a sense of community among city dwellers.

By supporting street performance, we can help to ensure that the arts remain accessible to all - regardless of economic status or social ba...

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