Buskers are everywhere nowadays. People are busking to make a living, to supplement their income, or just for fun. This is what I like most about busking; it brings together people from all walks of life with a shared passion for playing music and performing on the streets.
Seeing video of other people busking can be very inspiring and motivating. I’ve seen many videos from different buskers and it’s great to see how many other people out there share my love for busking.
Here are 8 great busker videos that will inspire you to get out on the streets and start busking today!
Busking is a tough job, but it’s also a rewarding one. Many of the most popular performers today got their start as street performers. Here are eight great busker videos to inspire your busking career
This guy’s routine is pure gold and his voice is incredible. It’s no surprise he’s famous now (his name is Daniel). He’s from New Zealand and has done some work on The Voice Australia.
The best part about this video isn’t the music, though, it’s the way everyone reacts to him walking by and then stops when he starts singing! This video is guaranteed to make your day.
We’ve brought you a few busker videos in the past, and today we’re bringing you some more. We love these videos because they show what’s possible out on the street, and give us some ideas for our own shows. They also offer some great tips and answers to common questions like “how do I get started?” and “how do I attract a crowd?”
So without further ado, here are eight more busker videos (in no particular order) that will inspire your busking career.
1) The Ukulele Busker
This guy is amazing, so much talent and passion in one person! He really engages with his audience and gets them clapping along to his songs. His performance is also very professional, he even has a bucket to collect money at the end of his act.
Busking is an art form that is popular in some parts of the world. It’s a way to make money as well as entertain people without having to rely on a stage. Buskers perform at events, on the street and at public places for donations and tips.
If you’re thinking about becoming a busker or if you’ve just started busking, there are many great examples of buskers around the world who have captured their performances on video. These videos can inspire you, show you what’s possible and give you ideas to get started. Here are 8 videos of buskers performing that can inspire your career in busking.
1. “Benson – Queen Street Mall”
This man has been playing the piano in Queen Street Mall in Brisbane for more than 10 years. According to this interview with ABC News, Benson began his career at 17 years old after he was injured while working as a labourer. He worked his way up from playing on a keyboard outside a supermarket to performing in the city centre. Watch him play the song “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz in this video and see how people respond to him!
2. “Jason Derulo – Whatcha Say | The Voice France 2015 | Blind Audition”
The fine art of street performing isn’t a skill that comes automatically; there’s a technical aspect to it, and it takes some courage. If you’re thinking of busking as a way to make some money, you might want to study the work of professionals. Here are eight great busker videos to get you started:
1. Sivakumar Ranganathan, mime artist
2. EmiSunshine, singer
3. The Old Man of the Mountain, harmonica player
4. Andrew Clemens, sand painter
5. The Swinging Belles, acrobats
6. The man who loves to dance with strangers
7. Denny Tsettos on the pan flute
8. The English Gentleman Busker
If you want to make a living as a street performer, you must find what works for you. You are going to spend hours perfecting your craft and trying to get better tips. Finding inspiration and other buskers is a great way to gain insight into busking.
Every busker is different and they all have something they can offer that no one else can. We’ve put together some of the best busker videos out there so you can learn from them. These street performers know how to make money by entertaining the masses, and hopefully, you’ll be able to take away some of their knowledge.
Busking is the act of performing in public places for voluntary donations. It’s a great way to make money if you’re a musician and don’t mind attention, but it takes a little bit of practice. Here are some videos of people who have made it big:
1. The Band From TV – This is a group of famous actors who got together to perform hits from TV shows, like “I’ll Be There For You” from Friends. They’ve done this at charity events, and they’ve released an album.
2. Matt Haimovitz – A cello player who has played in some well known orchestras around the world, including the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, which is arguably one of the best known orchestras out there! He has performed on many albums as well as several television shows including The Simpsons and South Park.
3. Jimmy Gordon – A drummer who played with Stevie Wonder and other legends such as Carlos Santana before moving into busking full time! He plays on street corners all over Manhattan, New York City every day except Sundays when he goes home to his family in Queens (also NYC).
4. Paul Alexander – A cellist who plays music from all genres including classical compositions by Bach or Mozart; jazz
