Australia’s largest busking festival has officially opened applications and organisers invite talent of all types to apply for the opportunity to wow their crowds, along Lake Kawana this October.
Applications are open to anyone, no matter the age, ability or disability. Nothing is too absurd or offbeat.
A chair juggler, “three old farts” and a thirteen year old wanna be rock star have already thrown their hats in the ring, with organisers keen to tap into the great unknowns.
The family-friendly festival has firmly reinforced itself as a world-leading busking festival, with musicians, dancers, circus, mime artists and more expected to make up the 300 plus strong roll call at this year’s ‘Loveland’ inspired event. Due to popular demand, organisers have also tipped that their signature floating skateboard ramp is making a comeback.
’Battle of the Buskers’ officially kicks off the festival of events on Friday 29 October at Eleven Dive Bar and with previous winners including international megastar “Tones and I“, punters are guaranteed a night of mind blowing entertainment!
Singer songwriter finalists from the main festival’s talent pool will go guitar to banjo and battle it out for the ’Totally Talented’ title.
In a huge coup for singer/songwriters, organisers have again partnered with premier Australian event, Airlie Beach Festival of Music. Not only will the winner walk away with an all-expenses paid performance slot in Airlie Beach this November, a secured place in the prestigious Byron Bay Bluesfest Busking Competition is also included in their prize pool.
“We’re looking to discover the undiscovered and want to get the totally talented out of their garages and in front of our audiences,“ Event Director, Cindy Jensen said.
Opportunities for performers have been extremely limited over the past year and an influx of applications are expected as international travel restrictions continue.
“We’ve been starved for gigs since early last year and our fire performance crew can’t wait to share our craft as part of the festival’s high voltage finale,“ Neal Webb said, Director, Energy Entertainments.
“This festival is like no other – it’s one of the most unique performance platforms I have ever had the privilege of entertaining on and I recommend every performer apply.“
‘Buskers by the Lake’ is ready to hear from performers who think they’ve got what it takes to entertain at Lake Kawana on 30 and 31 October 2021. Applications open at www.buskersbythelake.com.au
