Buskers are Back!

All you need is a sense of fun and some loose cash to enjoy the hilarious, hair-raising antics during the upcoming Nelson Buskers Festival.

On the last weekend of January, the buskers are back, bringing with them weird, wacky and eye-opening acts from across the globe.

There are a few different ways to experience these street performers while they’re here. You can check them out at the top of Trafalgar Street, Thursday 29 January and Friday 30 January, 11.30am - 3pm, or Saturday 31 January, 10.30am – 2pm.

If you are feeling a little more daring, come to Buskers Go Bad (R18) at The Boathouse, on Thursday 29 January at 8pm, and Friday 30 January at 8.30pm. Tickets are available online at Ticket Direct, by phoning 03 548 3840, or in person at Theatre Royal Nelson, Nelson i-SITE, Richmond Mall and Ticket Direct outlets.

Or bring the family to the free evening shows at Fairfield Park, on Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February at 6pm. Come with blankets, cushions and chairs, plus a picnic for a great night’s entertainment. Don’t forget some cash to reward these zany, hard working performers.

Nelson Buskers Festival line-up:

Bendy Em (UK/Australia)
A gymnast, dancer and contortionist, this pint-sized entertainer will have you on the edge of your seat as she bends and twists her body into freakily mind-boggling positions.

Becky Hoops (Canada)
Becky charms and cracks up her audience in an unconventional, quirky fashion, combining parody, humour, crazy tricks and hula-hoops.

Pancho Libre (Mexico)
Pancho has warmed the hearts of thousands across the globe, performing his incredibly energetic and playful acrobatic show. Watch Pancho perform impossible feats of strength and danger in a non-stop action packed show.

Eddy Eighty (Spain)
From a travelling seal tamer father and dress maker mother, Eddy Eighty grew up on the road and from the beginning he had a dream... to bring 80s music to the circus world! Follow this heart-warming story of our charming hero while he delights you with equilibristics, juggling, comedy and dance.

Vinyl Burns (New Zealand)
Brimming with inept sophistication, extreme stunts and surprisingly polished physical comedy, Vinyl delivers a glittering, escapist adventure just for you. Expect a dramatic, silly, beautiful and hilarious one-man show!

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