FlickR Album: Busking 2008

These are pictures of busking around Calgary, as well as a public busker’s forum at Olympic Plaza that was held to announce relaxed years.

Jadesong plays guitar

by Robert Thivierge
Jadesong plays guitar
This is one of the pictures I took of a gathering of buskers and city representitives, to discuss new rules for buskers in Calgary. It was held at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary to let people know that buskers can now legally perform in far more places, and without requiring a permit or payment of fees. There was a mix of announcements, discussion, and performance. More information is available on Facebook in the group called "The Calgary Buskers/Street Performers Community".

Stephanie Norn (aka Spark) speaks to crowd 1

by Robert Thivierge
Stephanie Norn (aka Spark) speaks to crowd 1
Stephanie Norn was one of the buskers who spoke at the gathering. Stephenie, a professional circus performer, argued that properly qualified people, like herself, should be able to do more dangerous acts, like fire-eating, provided they meet appropriate requirements, such as proper insurance. She came dressed as her persona "Stephanie Spark".

Busk meet 2008-08-20 27

by Robert Thivierge
Busk meet 2008-08-20 27
This is one of the pictures I took of a gathering of buskers and city representitives, to discuss new rules for buskers in Calgary. It was held at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary to let people know that buskers can now legally perform in far more places, and without requiring a permit or payment of fees. There was a mix of announcements, discussion, and performance. More information is available on Facebook in the group called "The Calgary Buskers/Street Performers Community".

Busk meet 2008-08-20 23

by Robert Thivierge
Busk meet 2008-08-20 23
This is one of the pictures I took of a gathering of buskers and city representitives, to discuss new rules for buskers in Calgary. It was held at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary to let people know that buskers can now legally perform in far more places, and without requiring a permit or payment of fees. There was a mix of announcements, discussion, and performance. More information is available on Facebook in the group called "The Calgary Buskers/Street Performers Community".