Busk Roanoke!

Busk Roanoke is a collaborative effort to punctuate downtown Roanoke with the energy and fun of live performance. The City Market is a world class public space, providing the full experience of an urban destination. That includes engaging and memorable street performance.

Join the Roanoke Arts Commission; Downtown Roanoke, Inc.; The City Market Building, and Commissioner of the Revenue Ryan LaFountain as we explore how we as a community can encourage a safe, fun, and friendly downtown experience.

You’ve got permission to set up on City sidewalks while leaving plenty of access for people to pass and in the Market as long as vendors haven’t rented the space you’re in.

What are you waiting for? The show’s about to begin, so let’s gather ’round.

REGISTER FOR THE NETWORK

Even if you missed the workshop, go ahead and register below for our network.

More Information on How To Prepare

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THEATER IN THE SQUARE (July 19-21)

On July 19-21, we got started in a growing initiative to encourage artists to add street performance into their revenue streams.

Performers! Take our brief survey below!

Street Performer Support Survey

Name

First Last

Stage, group, or performance name

What did you learn during Busk Roanoke?

We hope that this weekend was just a start. How can we support your performance and revenue goals?

What did you most gain from this weekend?

After this weekend…

I am more inclined to set up as a street performer.

I’m equally inclined as before to set up as a street performer.

I am less inclined as before to set up as a street performer.

What's next for you in this style of performance?

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Name(Required)

First Last

Performing Name (if different)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP Code

Email Address(Required)

Email Address Confirm Email Address

Phone(Required)

Facebook Profile (if any)

Instagram Handle (if any)

Website (if any)

Tell us about you, the artist. Please include a few sentences of biographical information.

Please describe your performance including the media you work in and your approach to your art.

Have you busked (performed in public for tips) before?

No, but I really want to try

I hadn’t considered it before now

Yes, I’ve tried it here in Roanoke before

Yes, I’m getting pretty seasoned at it in cities near and far

Do you currently or have you ever had have the city's $50 business license?

Yes

No

Note: For our training activities, a business license is not necessary.

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