Buskers needed for biggest event on T150 calendar
Date published: 26 September 2016
Calling all entertainers … Townsville City Council is seeking expressions of interest for buskers to perform at the upcoming T150 Defence Force Air Show and Townsville Bulletin Sky Show.
Musicians, singers, roving performers, clowns, dancers and entertainers of all kinds are sought for the event on Saturday, October 15 on The Strand.
Selected buskers will be paid a $100 performance fee per 1.5 hour timeslot with the opportunity to busk for money as well.
Community and Cultural Development Committee chair Cr Colleen Doyle said this was a great opportunity for local performers to get exposure.
“We’re expecting around 80,000 people along the Strand for that event so this is a unique chance to be seen, get performance experience or to just share your talent with the community,” Cr Doyle said.
“This will be an amazing event for the city and we want local people to be involved.”
There will be no power allocated, so all buskers must be fully self-sufficient and all equipment easily portable.
To be eligible to apply, buskers must fill out an online registration form on council’s Vendors and Suppliers page and hold a Townsville City Council Busker’s Permit, which is free. Visit the Payments, Rates and Permits section of council’s website for details – townsville.qld.gov.au
Applications close Wednesday September 28 at 5pm and successful applicants will be notified on Friday September 30.
