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9 Jul – 12 Nov

Premium Busking Auditions

  • Free
  • Family and kids

If you’ve ever wondered how buskers make it onto the hallowed bluestone of ³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s grassroots talent incubator, come along and check out the hopefuls vying for a spot in the Bourke Street Mall busking program.

A roving assessment panel will be assessing potential Bourke Street Mall buskers at the established mall performance sites in front of GPO (H&M), David Jones/Myer, Footlocker/ANZ and Rebel Sport/Priceline.

Make a beeline to the Bourke Street Mall to soak up the sounds and contribute to the atmosphere, roar with approval for your favourite artists and support street performance in the city.

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Wed 9 Jul
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wed 24 Sep
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wed 12 Nov
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location

Bourke Street Mall
³Ô¹ÏÍø 3000

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • email address: busking@melbourne.vic.gov.au

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