Expressions of Interest for local Buskers & Performers!

AlburyCity invites local performers, musicians, and entertainers to take part in Busk on the Border — a celebration of live performance and local talent, activating Albury’s CBD with sound, creativity, and community.

Event Information

Date:
Saturday 28 June 2025
Time:
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location:
Dean Street & QEII Square, Albury
Audience:
All Ages

What's involved for successful applicants?

  • A 30-minute performance slot on the main stage in QEII Square, equipped with a simple mic and PA system and 

  • A designated busking location with a rotating roster along Dean Street between 10am to 3pm. 

  • Up to a $200 Albury CBD gift card* for each performer selected to participate. 

  • Opportunity to collect audience donations ("hat/guitar case" style) in addition to the gift card. 

  • A lively festival setting with food trucks and a market in QEII Square to attract large crowds.

*$100 Albury CBD gift card for each stage performance and $100 Albury CBD gift card busking opportunity

Technical & Equipment Requirements

  • A basic mic and PA system will be provided on the QEII Square main stage only.

  • All other busking locations will require performers to be fully self-sufficient.

  • Performers are responsible for supplying their own instruments, equipment, power (if needed), and any supplementary items.

Other Key Info

  • AlburyCity will not issue any permits for street performance on this date outside of this curated event.

  • Participants must be available from 10am to 3pm.

  • AlburyCity reserves the right to curate and allocate performers at its discretion, including programming of main stage slots and busking locations.

  • Performers of all kinds are encouraged to apply – music, street theatre, dance, circus, comedy, and more.

    Applications close Friday, 30 May 2025.

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For all enquiries please contact events@alburycity.nsw.gov.au  or Melissa Nagle at 0400037913 

Successful and unsuccesful candiates will be notified via email by Friday, 6 June 2025.