Comments on: How to Busk for Profit http://www.buskerworld.com/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit Busker World - Your Comprehensive Guide To Busking Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:50:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: admin http://www.buskerworld.com/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit/comment-page-1#comment-98 admin Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:40:33 +0000 http://www.buskerworld.com/blog/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit#comment-98 Thanks Greg a great comment, its always good to be able to give back. If you have notes or bills in your hat then i have also found people will follow and copy what they see. cheers johnnie Thanks Greg a great comment, its always good to be able to give back. If you have notes or bills in your hat then i have also found people will follow and copy what they see. cheers johnnie

]]> By: Greg Robertson http://www.buskerworld.com/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit/comment-page-1#comment-96 Greg Robertson Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:30:58 +0000 http://www.buskerworld.com/blog/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit#comment-96 . .Good point on the tips in busking for profit. I've found that it helps to keep a few things in mind. One thing I do is not only thank a contributor, but try to give something back. Until I finish an album, I have the 'so far' sessions uploaded on my website and have them on free download until they are finished so there's always free music there . when somebody gives, I give back. I also always start with a bill/note. Metal coins I also try to slide under my bills; people will give what they see there. Larger denominations I always try to move to the top so they are seen and copied. . .Good point on the tips in busking for profit. I’ve found that it helps to keep a few things in mind. One thing I do is not only thank a contributor, but try to give something back. Until I finish an album, I have the ‘so far’ sessions uploaded on my website and have them on free download until they are finished so there’s always free music there . when somebody gives, I give back. I also always start with a bill/note. Metal coins I also try to slide under my bills; people will give what they see there. Larger denominations I always try to move to the top so they are seen and copied.

]]> By: admin http://www.buskerworld.com/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit/comment-page-1#comment-91 admin Tue, 18 Jan 2011 06:40:39 +0000 http://www.buskerworld.com/blog/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit#comment-91 Hey Mike thanks so much for your positive comments and appreciation I'm so glad its helping you. Your absolutely right mate the best thing to do is to get out and experience it for yourself and the fear will gradually go. I haven't really thought much about the seed money. Sometimes I don't have any as the kids have spent it all on chips or ice creams. It doesn't seem to make a lot of difference in the long run if you have all the other factors I talk about right, so if you don't feel comfortable doing it leave it out. Sometimes people put something in just because they see your case is empty so it can work both ways. Happy busking and keep letting us know how you are going as we love to hear how buskers are doing out there, the more comments the better it is for everyone out on the street. cheers johnnie Hey Mike thanks so much for your positive comments and appreciation I’m so glad its helping you. Your absolutely right mate the best thing to do is to get out and experience it for yourself and the fear will gradually go. I haven’t really thought much about the seed money. Sometimes I don’t have any as the kids have spent it all on chips or ice creams. It doesn’t seem to make a lot of difference in the long run if you have all the other factors I talk about right, so if you don’t feel comfortable doing it leave it out. Sometimes people put something in just because they see your case is empty so it can work both ways. Happy busking and keep letting us know how you are going as we love to hear how buskers are doing out there, the more comments the better it is for everyone out on the street.

cheers johnnie

]]> By: Mike http://www.buskerworld.com/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit/comment-page-1#comment-90 Mike Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:28:41 +0000 http://www.buskerworld.com/blog/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit#comment-90 This is absolutely brilliant! I've always wondered about busking... but street performing seems kinda scary. This post has inspired me to look into it more - I've found a few blogs that have helped - namely yours and americanbusker.wordpress.com are really helpful. Americanbusker talks about how the "seed money" shouldn't be seen as dishonest, but I am still uncomfortable with it. I am assuming it is one of those things in the trade that you just have to deal with if you are gonna do it... I really should just go out there and do it, shouldn't I? Anyways, thanks for all of your tips, Johnnie! This is absolutely brilliant! I’ve always wondered about busking… but street performing seems kinda scary. This post has inspired me to look into it more – I’ve found a few blogs that have helped – namely yours and americanbusker.wordpress.com are really helpful. Americanbusker talks about how the “seed money” shouldn’t be seen as dishonest, but I am still uncomfortable with it. I am assuming it is one of those things in the trade that you just have to deal with if you are gonna do it… I really should just go out there and do it, shouldn’t I? Anyways, thanks for all of your tips, Johnnie!

]]> By: admin http://www.buskerworld.com/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit/comment-page-1#comment-89 admin Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:09:27 +0000 http://www.buskerworld.com/blog/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit#comment-89 Thanks Jamie its great to see you creating what you want for your life and having the strength to go for it. It takes a lot to break out of the system that everyone feels we should follow (ie a 9-5 day job) and live the way your heart is telling you. Writing the Buskers Bible was an inspiration for me to keep living this life and Im glad that it is helping you and many others in the same way. I look forward to your future posts and stories that will keep inspiring all of us to keep playing our music or performing our art on the streets of our towns. cheers Johnnie Thanks Jamie its great to see you creating what you want for your life and having the strength to go for it.
It takes a lot to break out of the system that everyone feels we should follow (ie a 9-5 day job)
and live the way your heart is telling you. Writing the Buskers Bible was an inspiration for me to keep living this life
and Im glad that it is helping you and many others in the same way. I look forward to your future posts and stories
that will keep inspiring all of us to keep playing our music or performing our art on the streets of our towns.

cheers Johnnie

]]> By: Jamie B http://www.buskerworld.com/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit/comment-page-1#comment-88 Jamie B Sun, 26 Dec 2010 17:30:17 +0000 http://www.buskerworld.com/blog/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit#comment-88 Awesome website Johnnie! I bought the e-book, and am finding it a great read, looking forward to putting some of your tips in action! I busked a fairbit out in australia whilst travelling there last year, and actually only arrived with $1000 AUS, so had to make all my living with busking and was reasonably successful, however on returning home i still didn't consider it a viable option for a main source of income. However having recently acquired a licence for the london underground, I am quitting work in March in order to become a full time busker! Finally to be taking the plunge is incredibly exciting, and having got your free course while travelling in australia and doing a lot of busking in Kings cross (sydney) it has finally given me the confidence to rely solely on busking for my main income! So just wanted to say thanks very much, and I will continue to post here as I progress! Regards, Jamie B Awesome website Johnnie!
I bought the e-book, and am finding it a great read, looking forward to putting some of your tips in action!
I busked a fairbit out in australia whilst travelling there last year, and actually only arrived with $1000 AUS, so had to make all my living with busking and was reasonably successful, however on returning home i still didn’t consider it a viable option for a main source of income. However having recently acquired a licence for the london underground, I am quitting work in March in order to become a full time busker! Finally to be taking the plunge is incredibly exciting, and having got your free course while travelling in australia and doing a lot of busking in Kings cross (sydney) it has finally given me the confidence to rely solely on busking for my main income!

So just wanted to say thanks very much, and I will continue to post here as I progress!

Regards,
Jamie B

]]> By: Sylvia http://www.buskerworld.com/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit/comment-page-1#comment-85 Sylvia Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:00:37 +0000 http://www.buskerworld.com/blog/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit#comment-85 To be honest,I'm shocked with this what you said. I'm from Croatia,and we don't have such problems.Except few areas up at the north,everything is all right(even for me and I play djembe)and there you can play easily,but you need to pay first.We object that so we are in argue all the time with them. Everything else is just fne.sometimes police come,but only if someone call them,and then I joke with them that we see each other next day as well,and they are very polite. Now we have Association "Street Stage",and one of main goals is to promote street art as something very valuable,and we will work on reputation and protection for,our members,and others as well. Cheers... To be honest,I’m shocked with this what you said.
I’m from Croatia,and we don’t have such problems.Except few areas up at the north,everything is all right(even for me and I play djembe)and there you can play easily,but you need to pay first.We object that so we are in argue all the time with them.
Everything else is just fne.sometimes police come,but only if someone call them,and then I joke with them that we see each other next day as well,and they are very polite.
Now we have Association “Street Stage”,and one of main goals is to promote street art as something very valuable,and we will work on reputation and protection for,our members,and others as well.
Cheers…

]]> By: MJ http://www.buskerworld.com/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit/comment-page-1#comment-83 MJ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:37:59 +0000 http://www.buskerworld.com/blog/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit#comment-83 There are a few good sites out there - buskerworld rocks. Also, check out buskingguide.blogspot.com for even more stuff. There are a few good sites out there – buskerworld rocks. Also, check out buskingguide.blogspot.com for even more stuff.

]]> By: anita http://www.buskerworld.com/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit/comment-page-1#comment-76 anita Mon, 24 May 2010 05:55:45 +0000 http://www.buskerworld.com/blog/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit#comment-76 hi, ive just joined this website and am a beginner at busking and i am finding the busking laws a little restrictive in nsw. Can anyone advise me on how important it is to follow the rules to the letter? ie;is it reasonable to just ask the bussiness owner for permission to busk outside his premises and only busk if he gives you the ok, or is it assential to get that permit? here in wagga wagga nsw ive just been informed i have to apply for the dates and places i want to perform each occasion and wait up to a week for approval! it seems unresonable to me that i cant just get a 12 month permit! hi, ive just joined this website and am a beginner at busking and i am finding the busking laws a little restrictive in nsw. Can anyone advise me on how important it is to follow the rules to the letter? ie;is it reasonable to just ask the bussiness owner for permission to busk outside his premises and only busk if he gives you the ok, or is it assential to get that permit? here in wagga wagga nsw ive just been informed i have to apply for the dates and places i want to perform each occasion and wait up to a week for approval! it seems unresonable to me that i cant just get a 12 month permit!

]]> By: nick gladdish http://www.buskerworld.com/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit/comment-page-1#comment-6 nick gladdish Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:13:59 +0000 http://www.buskerworld.com/blog/busking-and-street-performing/how-to-busk-for-profit#comment-6 hey man, brilliant website - i always thought of doing summit like this and i'm really pleased to see someone who has set up a website that promotes busking, buskers and hopefully changes the perception and people's views of buskers that we are beggars, etc. which of course is complete crap! i've been busking for 10 years now, love it - never travelled with it, but locally here in newcastle upon tyne it's great - i get great feedback, make the money and enjoy the freedom that comes with people watching, etc. while i play! - ilove it. Keep up the good work. Your tips are very helpful, cheers. hey man,
brilliant website – i always thought of doing summit like this and i’m really pleased to see someone who has set up a website that promotes busking, buskers and hopefully changes the perception and people’s views of buskers that we are beggars, etc. which of course is complete crap! i’ve been busking for 10 years now, love it – never travelled with it, but locally here in newcastle upon tyne it’s great – i get great feedback, make the money and enjoy the freedom that comes with people watching, etc. while i play! – ilove it. Keep up the good work. Your tips are very helpful, cheers.

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