Over summer, the Busk Stop program entertained visitors across Dandenong with live street performances.
Events were held every Friday and Saturday in Palm Plaza and Harmony Square.
The initiative saw local musicians, singers and dancers perform at designated ‘Busk Stops’.
The pilot program was used to identify which busk stops work best and how busking contributes to life in our community. The program was a great opportunity for local performers and helped make public spaces more welcoming and enjoyable.
Performing artists were invited through social media and a partnership was formed with Council’s Youth Services Team targeting young people through the FReeZA committee.
One participant said of the program: “We have played open mic, gigs and festivals and we have run workshops and sing-alongs with large groups, but we have never done street-level busking before.
"In fact, we weren’t really sure we were a ‘busking’ act. After our Busk Stop experience we are very keen to participate in that program again.”
The successful pilot program has seen the introduction of a busking permit for local performers, with the aim to encourage and support a busking culture in our activity centres.
Email placemaking@cgd.vic.gov.au to find out more about busking locations.
If you are ready to busk find out more about permits here.
