The idea of a blog about becoming a successful busker came from many years of performing on the street. I have picked up many tips and tricks over the years from my own personal experiences as well as from speaking with other buskers.
I hope people find this blog useful for their own personal street performance career.
The Secrets to Having a Successful Street Performance: A blog about the top tips and tricks on how to be a successful busker.
We all know that busking can be a tough gig. But being a successful street musician is not about luck. It is about knowing what it takes to perform on the streets and how to do it effectively. In this blog, we will uncover the secrets of street performance.
We have interviewed some of the most successful street performers in the country, and asked them what their best tips are for making it as a busker. Here are their top tips:
1. Be Confident
Busking is a form of street performing that can be very rewarding when you get it right. It’s not just about the money, it’s also about the joy of entertaining!
But how do you become a professional busker? How do you make sure your performance is as good as it can be? Here are some tips and tricks to get you started.
Transforming your audience into a captive crowd
First impressions count for everything. Your audience needs to have the chance to stop and watch you before they have time to walk away. You need to be confident, friendly and approachable.
Think about your presentation; what are you wearing? Do you look like a busker or an entertainer? Are your props in place and ready for use? Have you got plenty of ‘change’ available? (See What’s In My Busking Bag?) All these factors will determine whether people stop to watch, or move on.
For traditional buskers, this means setting up quickly and quietly, with minimal fuss and noise. For flashmob buskers (see Flashmob busking) this means blending in with the crowd until it’s time to start the show, then making sure everyone knows what’s going on at once!
Once your audience has stopped, you
To be a street performer, you will need the courage to perform and speak in front of people. You will also need to know what type of performer you want to be after having a look at the different types of busking. If you are a musician, you may wish to sing or play an instrument. There are also magicians, jugglers, comedians and acrobats.
The second step is knowing how much money you can make from busking as it varies greatly depending on where you perform, your act and how long you perform for. Different cities offer different rates for performing and some cities even have specific areas designated for performers or specific times that performers can perform.
Most importantly is your performance as this is what will attract people to watch and listen to you. This can be achieved by the way that you present yourself, the type of music or performance that you do and how well you do it. Having good equipment helps as well as practicing your skills beforehand so that they are polished enough when performing in public.
There are many ways in which a person can hustle but one of them includes street performing otherwise known as ‘busking’. A busker is someone who performs in public places for gratuities which means that they earn money from donations made by
As a street performer, there are many things that you have to consider. Let’s start with the most basic: Your Stage. A street performance is all about the location. It is important to choose an area where there will be plenty of foot traffic and also an area where there will be other people around to create an audience. Make sure that you are performing on a sidewalk or somewhere else that is large enough for you to perform safely and comfortably.
In addition, it is important to keep in mind the weather while picking your location because it would not be smart to perform during a rainstorm or snowstorm due to safety reasons. Think about the best times of day for you to get the most attention and traffic as well. For example, if you like performing with crowds of people, then early morning and noon are probably not the best times for you. If your playing style focuses more on having a small group of dedicated listeners, then these times may be ideal for you!
Once you have picked your location, it is time to pick your props and your costume! This is probably my favorite part!! It is important that your costume corresponds with both your message and the mood of your music. For example, if you are performing songs from The Beatles’ “Abbey Road
Most people that read this blog post would have seen a street performance at some stage in their lives. Unfortunately, most people
If you’re going to perform on the street, you need to be prepared. You might not know what the weather will be like day-to-day in your city, but you should come prepared for anything.
You have to be ready to learn, practice and work every day in order to make it as a professional street artist.
The time you put into your act will directly affect the money you make. You don’t need props or fancy costumes, but what you do need to do is command attention. Give people a reason to stop and watch your performance!
One of the best ways to get people’s attention is through the use of special effects and unique illusions. If you want your audience to remember your show after they leave, give them something that they can only see from you!
When you get better at performing on the streets, sometimes it’s nice to get off them for awhile. Finding gigs at local clubs or bars can be a great way for you to keep working on your craft in an environment where people are more likely to give their full attention (and money!).
