Open Auditions for Buskers! August 31 & September 1, 2010
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
For Immediate Release
Collingwood, ON– Calling all musicians, singers, dancers, jugglers, mimes, magicians, comedians and entertainers! The Town of Collingwood Busker Audition Committee is holding OPEN AUDITIONS for entertainers to obtain a licence to “busk a move” at 5 locations in the downtown.
The auditions are open, so anyone interested can just show up and bring their talent. Entertainers are asked to be prepared to perform a maximum of 5 minutes of material. Solos and groups (max of 5) are welcome. Youth are also encouraged to attend the audition and those under 16 are asked to bring an adult.
The Busker Audition Committee includes Frank McNulty, John Gabriele and Jay Robinson. “The committee is hoping to see a variety of family friendly entertainers and we’re looking not just for talent but for potential, uniqueness, organization of material and definitely showmanship”, says Chair Frank McNulty.
The auditions will be held at the Studio located at the rear entrance of 116 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, between Second and Third Streets (across the laneway from Helena Guergis’ office).
DATES AND TIMES OF AUDITIONS:
Tuesday, August 31
2-3 pm and 7-8 pm
Wednesday, September 1
2-3 pm and 7-8 pm
The Collingwood Arts and Culture Advisory Committee developed the Busker Program to provide new opportunities for artists and entertainers to perform outside and to help contribute to a lively and vibrant downtown. Information and applications for busking will be available at the auditions and can also be downloaded from the Town’s website at www.collingwood.ca/arts-and-culture.
A Busker licence fee will apply to successful performers to busk at any of the 5 designated locations in downtown Collingwood. Busker licences are valid April 1 - October 30, Monday to Friday from 4pm - 9pm and weekends and statutory holidays from 10am - 9pm.
For more info contact: Tanya Mazza at 445-7450 or tmazza@collingwood.ca
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Tanya Mazza, Arts and Culture Office
Town of Collingwood (705) 445-7450 ext. 234 or tmazza@collingwood.ca
