Enjoy live street performers on Newmarket's historical Main Street this summer with new Busk till Dusk program
Every Friday and Saturday evening from June 1 to August 31, 2024
Main Street, Newmarket | 5 to 7 p.m.
Free admission (Tips to performers greatly appreciated)
Residents and visitors to the Town of Newmarket are welcomed to visit Main Street to hear exceptional local talent, Friday and Saturday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Our Busk till Dusk program allows local talent, new and experienced to showcase their talent on Historical Main Street throughout the summer.
Performers
June 1
Manny DeGrandis
Stephen Milligan
June 7
Doug Cornish
Oli Graham
June 8
Sarah Amelard
Eric Montepool
June 14
Anna Chang
Patrick Fockler
June 15
Kendal Lily
June 21
Sarah Amelard
Dana Cunneyworth
June 22
Anna Chang
Bianca White
June 28
Bianca White
Dave Toms
June 29
Chan Wenzel
Yulia K
July 5
Yulia K
Eric Montepool
July 6
Nicole Haywood
July 12
Kendall Lily
Doug Cornish
July 13
Oli Graham
Nicole Haywood
July 19
Stephen Milligan
Kendall Lily
July 20
Emily Cook
Chan Wenzel
Patrick Fockler
July 26
Dana Cunneyworth
Sarah Amelard
July 27
Eve Channel
Rita Kim
August 2
Fintan McEnroe
Eve Channel
August 3
Eric Montepool
Vincent Carbonel
August 9
Bianca White
Doug Cornish
August 10
Stephen Milligan
Yulia K
August 16
Nicole Haywood
Rita Kim
August 17
Dana Cunneyworth
Anna Chang
August 23
Fintan McEnroe
Kendal Lily
Bianca Rollo
August 24
Vincent Carbonel
Chad Wenzel
August 30
Fintan McEnroe
Oli Graham
August 31
Street Performer Opportunities
Are you a local or regional street performer interested in participating in the Busk till Dusk program this summer? Please email Janet Raponi, Cultural Programmer - Performing Arts, jraponi@newmarket.ca, for more information. With 21 evenings and multiple designated performer areas available on Main Street, it's a great opportunity for approved musicians and performers to get back out in the community and showcase their talent.
Performance Guidelines
Only approved performers are permitted to busk on Main Street in one of the pre-determined locations.
Sound amplification is permitted but should be kept at a moderate level so as not to overwhelm adjacent businesses. Battery powered amplification is permitted but not generators.
All performances are to have family-friendly content and not pose any danger or risk to the public.
Performances must not block walkways, traffic, driveways or open business entrances.
Donations during performances are acceptable but any other sales must be approved prior to the performance.
Performers are to provide a copy of their liability insurance naming the Town of Newmarket as an additional insured on the policy up to the amount of $2,000,000.
SOURCE: Busk till Dusk
