"Busker Program"

Background

Parks Alive! is a non-profit program dedicated to maximizing the potential of  Kelowna’s community parks by stimulating a vibrant arts and culture presence.  The purpose of our "Busker" program is to offer citizens and visitors to Kelowna a unique entertainment experience through a diversity of performers, while adding an animated flare to the downtown core.  

Buskers, street performers and other like entertainers, including musicians, jugglers, mimes, clowns, and actors are welcome to Busk in areas designated as LICENSED PERFORMANCE AREAS ( a map of approved locations will be provided once a license is obtained). Buskers require a "Season License" or a "Temporary Permit" to perform.

Process

Buskers are welcome to perform within the designated "Busk Stops" from May 1st to September 30th each year.

In order to obtain a "Season License" or "Temporary Permit" as required under this policy, Entertainers must complete a  "Busker Program" Application form available from the Parks Alive! office.  An audition will be held to determine eligibility, following which a "Season License" or "Temporary Permit" is issued. A complete list of guidelines is available online or from the Parks Alive! office, Suite 10 - 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna (in the Historic Laurel Packinghouse).

Entertainers wishing to use any location in the LICENSED PERFORMANCE AREAS must also complete a liability waiver document.

Entertainers, street performers and Buskers are not permitted other than as outlined in this policy.

For more information:

Sonya Barker

Program Coordinator

Parks Alive!

(250) 868-3307
programmers@parksalive.com