An interesting article at American Songwriter has an in-depth interview of the successful and creative busker by the name of Ori Rakib.Ori is an energetic soul. He's been busking in the New York subway for years. One day after losing his jacket, Ori said to himself, "Alright - I’m going to start busking until I make enough money to buy myself a new winter coat." Survival comes first in busking. Some of us have already been there. At times, it can be hand-to-mouth with even experienced buskers.

"Once you’re past that first stage where it’s not really about being 'good' or 'bad' anymore, you start to realize how many lives you are able to touch by just going out there, opening your mouth, and singing."

"You’re not a brand - You’re just a guitar and a voice. People don’t know you, y...

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(TORONTO) One of North America's largest buskerfests returns this year after the pandemic. Celebrating performance arts of all kinds, there are buskers from all over the world giving you their all as the Toronto Buskerfest returns to glory. Included are acrobatic and circus acts as well as performances requiring audience participation and even roaming buskers.Performers include Alakazam, Bella Magic, Bex In Motion, Busking Ballerina, Carlotta Carlisle, Construction Guys, DOOP, ET the Mime, Fire Guy, Freddie Ratkovsky, Hala on Stilts, Hoop You Fire Show, INCIRQUE, Jenny Jupiter, Les Vitamines, Les Moutons, Lisa Lottie, Lucky Barber, Magic Man, Mat Ricardo, Max T. Oz, Reuben DotDotDot, Rhythm Works, Silver Elvis, Simon Zenker, and Tallbeat among others.

Add to this visual arts, mimes, fireshows, hoops, and hands-on...

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(WWW) Some job searches have started including busking and street performing as a viable means of employment. On an updated career page, an article by Brett Helling discusses definitions, salary, qualifications, responsibilities, skills, working conditions, experience, and employers.Walk-by acts: buskers perform their act continuously for a long time. This happens mostly with musicians and mimers who perform their repertoire while people walk by them. Occasional passers-by stop to hear a song or two but no defined audience forms.

Circle acts: these acts work more like a “show” and have a distinct beginning, middle, and a grand finale ending. The performers first attract a crowd that will stand in a circle around them to watch the show. Circle acts are well suited for theatre, dance, acrobatics, magic, etc...

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My name is Saibh Skelly, I am 16yrs old and I am a singer. songwriter and Busker from Dublin in Ireland.

I have been performing on Grafton Street in Dublin for the last 1 year and a half. I play mainly cover songs but I also perform my own original songs from time to time.

I started to do Instagram live videos which really took off and grew my following and I am posting regular videos of my performances and also Original songs over on my YouTube Page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZfseNRa3zHbw2dD5JLiRLg

I'm loving what I do currently even though Busking has slowed down since the Covid-19 crisis, I am focussing on gigs through live streaming such as Hotpress Magzine Lockdown Sessions and Sessions Live and I am also posting even more regular videos on my Youtube page.

Have a look at my videos and If you like my music, your support by subscribing and sharing it is much appreciated. If you are in Dublin you'll find me on Grafton street most...

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(WWW) An lengthy article at the Broke Backpacker has updated the advice on how to busk and fund your travels.Ziggy Samuels writes from his experiences and states, "With this busking guide in hand, you’re gonna learn both how to busk and how to do it right! I’m going to run you through every secret and tip for busking I’ve learnt since that first day in New Zealand and onwards across Asia. Then, once you have a handle on the craft, you can go write your own bloody awesome stories, too!"

Kick back with a glass of wine and a good smoke and enjoy some interesting if not humorous accounts of the sport.

Some sections include "Make people happy", "Prepare to be glamorous", and "How not to be a knob".

Check out the link below for more fun facts.

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