Mount Busking Festival: Meet The Talent

As we gear up for the return of Mount Busking Festival this King’s Birthday long weekend, we want to shine a light on the talent you can expect to see down Mount Mainstreet.

Remember, koha is welcome. Bring along some cash to support your local favourites, otherwise many of our buskers will have a QR code so you can make an electronic donation via The Buskers Project.

See you there!

Ringmaster Rowan
Step right up to Ringmaster Rowan’s street show circus performance. Experience thrilling juggling, balancing acts, and unicycle stunts that will leave you stunned.

Steve London
Come into the world of wonder with Steve London, the street magic sensation. Prepare to be amazed by mind-bending illusions and jaw-dropping sleight of hand. 

Crazy Jase
Experience the thrill of danger with Crazy Jase, the daredevil juggler. Watch as he tackles traps and razor-sharp blades with breathtaking skill. 

Fuse Drumming 
Since 2007, Fuse has been bringing a unique style of drumming to the masses. They have taught thousands of local students, and their top advanced team The Hittmen have performed on TV and have busked their way around the North Island.

Cybele Chapman
Cybele’s unique sound shines through in her debut album Lesson Learned and recently performed her original song Burning Up Tears with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Keep an eye out for this rising star.

Matt Bizzle
Matt is a saxophonist, producer, and DJ. His style is equal parts danceable and soulful with melodies that will get you moving. Not only has he performed at some big name festivals, he’s opened for six60, Example, Jupiter Project, Lime Cordiale and Netsky. 

Sophie Maude
Sophie is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter who lives to engage with her audience, whatever the occasion. She performs intimate acoustic sets to full live shows with a band.

Josh Pow
Josh plays acoustic covers across folk, indie and easy listening pop favourites for all to enjoy. He is known for his unique mash-ups of old and new. 

Louie Campbell
Louie is a singer-songwriter from Katikati. With a huge variety of influences and genres, he likes to write and perform music that impacts people and is sure to get people up and dancing.

Bridget Morgan
Bridget is an acoustic guitarist who makes the most of a loop pedal to create a full and interesting sound. She plays cover songs in a range of styles and genres. 

Jackie McCaughan
Jackie is a classical violinist that plays artists including Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Elaine Paige, Flume and Peking Duk. She’s even appeared on The Voice and The X Factor Australia, and is now the artistic director of the Autangi Ensemble.

 

Mount Busking Festival
Sunday 2 June 12pm – 5pm
Monday 3 June 9am – 12pm

Have-A-Go Workshop
Monday 3 June 12pm – 2pm

To read more about our event, click here.

 

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