Discussion on Busking & Busker (compiled)

[1983rophi]

been busking since 1-12-2022.

                     

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best spot for me: MANDARIN GALLERY.

             

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how much collected on a gd day? 1hour>

$80ish.

                                    

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average day? mostly coins so total>

$40 max.

                                       

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*i have a day job so whatever collected, i see it as an incentive, once i received $9 in coins but i am still happy =0)

[1983rophi]

(1) if rain, then close shop =0(

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(2) choose a place where pple are more generous. i once Busked at Redhill MRT EXIT near the Condominiums & in 1h, hit donations of $100😲.

                                          

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(3) THE SOUND U PRODUCE thru ur mic & amplifier DECIDES HOW MUCH DONATIONS u will collect*** this is the most impt lesson , if u use a mic & Amp MADE IN CHINA & u sound muffled when u sing, no one will donate so>

                                                

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gd quality equipment GUARANTEES u a gd performance .

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(4) choose songs which are Goofy & makes pple laugh or sing-along.

 

if u are gonna sing serious songs which bore ur audience, u mite as well do busking in your/the Shower . i choose Goofy songs & they crack up my audience & i get more to donate =0)

        

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[Sky894]

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Edited February 1 by Sky894

[1983rophi]

This is my 2nd post on "Busking". 

(1)

i sing Disney, 

The kids love it, 

Naturally Parents see the kids dance & donate/tip me up to $10.

 

6pm, on 25-5-24, outside Suntec City, @the LUSH STORE, a guy busking with a saxophone, why he gets less tips than me? 

 

Coz in busking, 

Hearing someone sing is a Premium. 

Everyone can play the Piano, 

But not many can sing like JJ Lin. 

 

 

***in USA, the same applies, Singers generally earn more.*

 

(2nd)

i have a Murdoch Degree in Comm, never found it useful in real life, but as a Busker, 

 

 

U need to be able to work the crowd & WOW THEM when u stop playing(& then they get to hear ur speaking voice.)

 

 

 

If u can't then pls don't be a Busker. 

 

 

(3)

I've seen 40 Buskers in total, 

Sorry, my mistake, i've watched 40 Buskers onsite & u can feel their love 4 their instrument & performing/busking on the streets. 

 

 

 

your love for creating live music has to be FOREVER UR MOTIVATION, everything else is either non-existant or non-essential, i wish u Buskers out there: all the best, Love ya =o)