Busking Auditions Extended!

(Barrie, ON) Due to the over-whelming response, The City of Barrie will be holding another busking audition for those interested in performing in Barrie’s downtown core. Whether you are a magician, juggler, gymnast, dancer, or sketch artist, the City welcomes participation from all areas. Buskers are permitted to perform within the downtown at fifteen pre-determined locations, as long as they hold a current City permit. The process to acquire a permit will require buskers to audition at The Downtown Community Theatre at #1 Dunlop Street West on Wednesday, July 15th between 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. To audition, appointments must be booked through the Department of Culture. Please note that auditions will be approximately 5 to 6 minutes in length.

Once the jury panel has made their decisions, the selected buskers will be contacted and asked to come to City Hall to purchase their permit. Upon receiving a permit, the Department of Culture will be provide each busker with a rotating schedule that will outline the dates and times that they have been assigned ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity to perform at the most lucrative locations.

If you require more information about the City of Barrie’s busking program please visit the city website at www.barrie.ca .

To Book an Audition: Onalee Groves Culture Officer Department of Culture (705)739-4220 Ext. 4794 ogroves@barrie.ca