The City of Penticton’s Recreation & Culture department is launching the Penticton Buskers Program, an opportunity for performers to showcase their “street style” entertainment to the public for the summer season, May 15 to October 15, 2022 between the hours of 10:00am and 8:00pm.
A busker is considered to be either a single or group of musicians or performers who actively entertain the community in a public space in exchange for receiving a gratuity or other donation from one or more members of the public.
“The City of Penticton is proud of its commitment to arts and culture in our community,” said Manager of Recreation, Arts & Culture, Kelsey Johnson. “Implementing this initiative is just another means for us to add to the vibrancy of the downtown while giving an opportunity for performers to showcase their talents in front of a live audience.”
Buskers can set up at Lakeshore Dr. at Power St., Lakeshore Dr. at Winnipeg St., Main St., at Lakeshore Dr., Main St., at Nanaimo Ave., and the 300 Block of Main St. with the potential for areas to be expanded to other locations.
Those interested in participating in this year’s busking program can find out more by visit the City’s website at www.penticton.ca/busking.