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INTRODUCING… Fanti Acrobats
Audience participation is key to any performance by Ghanaian troupe, Fanti Acrobats. The dance group rely on crowd energy to get them through physically demanding routines and energy and strength are just two of the special ingredients that make the … Continue reading
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Tagged Acrobatics, Contortion, Dance, Fanti, Ghana, Gymnastics, London, South Bank
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INTRODUCING: Oded Kafri
Wander around central London and you’re sure to hear the syncopated beats and offset rhythms of drummers showcasing their talents. Be it on professional drum kits or up-turned buckets, these often charismatic musicians are armed with a set of drumsticks … Continue reading
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Tagged Busker, Drummer, London, Musician, Oded Kafri, Oxford Street
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First time busker? No problem!
It’s a daunting prospect performing in public for the first time. You’ve got no idea what the reception is going to be like, if an audience is guaranteed or even what the weather is going to be like (and that’s … Continue reading
Posted in Top Tips
Tagged buskers, First time busker, London, Musicians, Preparation, Street Performers, Tips
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IDrum: the new generation?
Finding street performers in zone 1 that draw crowds isn’t difficult, but finding ones that draw big crowds, entertain their audience and offer something new, is a rare treat. A few months ago, I was rushing down Argyle Street, near … Continue reading
INTRODUCING Csaba and Andor
Introducing: Csaba Krisztik and Andor Szabo Shuffling down the Southbank on a bright but chilly Saturday afternoon, I spot two men laughing hysterically as a woman drops £1 into a collection hat. As she walks away, they stand still, focused on … Continue reading
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Tagged Andor, Csaba, Hungarian Duo, London, Mime, Performance, Singing, Southbank
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Down on the Southbank
The Southbank has long been a hub for street performers of all talents and disciplines. From fire eaters to jugglers, street dancers to physical theatre actors, there’s always something to stop and marvel at. I took a stroll along the … Continue reading
The Beatboxer, the Cat and the battle for a pitch
We’ve heard whispers that street performers are finding it increasingly difficult to secure pitches in central London, but earlier this month, Streets Got Talent saw how the dearth of space is causing performers to clash. Just after 5pm on a … Continue reading
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Tagged Beatboxing, Connor, Covent Garden, Guitarist, London, Street Performers
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Calling all Street Performers!!
It’s one of the most recognisable and revered performance pitches in the world, and this Monday, street performers from a clutch of countries will audition for a pitch in Covent Garden. Organised every other month, performers audition for timetabled slots in … Continue reading
