5stringedsoul
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i'm quite interested in busking, any1 noes where n how i c an get the license? how much is it?
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CyanideJunkie
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i think u can obtain the license from a police post or something...
CyanideJunkie
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i think u have to ask the officer-in-charge on that one...
http://www.nac.gov.sg/eve/eve09.asp
I'm really interested too. But I've no idea what kind of commitment they want. Am a student, too. Hmm. But let us know if you get through. =)
I'm really interested too. But I've no idea what kind of commitment they want. Am a student, too. Hmm. But let us know if you get through. =)
From what i know, last time u need to be handicapped, which is kinda lame. But now i think u don't have to. But u can't just busk anywhere even when u have the licence. U will be allocated certain venues and you are only allowed to busk on certain times that they allocate you to, or should i say, U can 'booked' the time, date and venue for your buskin business.
There used to be a 'cut' of certain percentage from your busking wages for contribution to Charity. I'm not sure if that is still been practice. If you guys want, I can check with some of my old friends whom some are still buskin I presume.
There used to be a 'cut' of certain percentage from your busking wages for contribution to Charity. I'm not sure if that is still been practice. If you guys want, I can check with some of my old friends whom some are still buskin I presume.
hay88 said:
Just an idea i saw in the streets of Paris some years back...
A bunch of Eastern European Busker even trained a monkey to collect money and sell their CDs while they play their music! Very intriguing!
Busking is not only playing covers on the streets, it can mean playing ANYTHIN , even ur own originals and selling them DIY on the streets! In My opinion, if u wanna busk or play music, Rental isn't the option. Purchasing them is. I mean, come on, how expensive it is to own a simple DIY sound system for busking these days? If places like Sri Lanka can do it. Why not Singapore? Singaporean these days can eat 3 meals of Macdonalds, n cannot afford to buy guitar, mike and amplifier? Not possible lah... rite?
Mr_KeyboardMan
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Just read the rules ... sounds troublesome ... dont know whether it's worth it.
One of them is that the sound can't exceed 70dBA ...
Kinda tough if you wanna do Bands ... perhaps playing solo or light music would be ideal ... oh yeah another rule is that you cant use amp as well only battery powered ones...
One of them is that the sound can't exceed 70dBA ...
Kinda tough if you wanna do Bands ... perhaps playing solo or light music would be ideal ... oh yeah another rule is that you cant use amp as well only battery powered ones...
Mr_KeyboardMan
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Haiz ... to think that lots of talents are discovered through busking in other countries ... In Japan, even Bands are playing on the street to promote themselves ... too many restrictions in SG .. this may hinder the music development
Arts for Us All. It's a charitable organization if I'm not wrong.
I busked for them in December last year, an acoustic set. The people helping out are really nice, though I'm not sure whether they're volunteers or from that organization.
They were allowed amplifiers, and even full bands were playing. If we were to apply for busking licences from the nac... I don't think anyone would be able to hear along the busy streets. People would just think you're blocking the way.
It's quite a big-scale thing, whatever they're doing. Busking, informal gigs, large gigs... They've done it all.
Am just hoping for another one of their busking fests to sign up for. Less troublesome than having to apply from nac and everything, yes?
I busked for them in December last year, an acoustic set. The people helping out are really nice, though I'm not sure whether they're volunteers or from that organization.
They were allowed amplifiers, and even full bands were playing. If we were to apply for busking licences from the nac... I don't think anyone would be able to hear along the busy streets. People would just think you're blocking the way.
It's quite a big-scale thing, whatever they're doing. Busking, informal gigs, large gigs... They've done it all.
Am just hoping for another one of their busking fests to sign up for. Less troublesome than having to apply from nac and everything, yes?
5stringedsoul
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i'm glad to noe there quite alot of ppl who wanna busk, hehe, i got a few friends who shun that idea cuz they dun wanna lose face. well, i got nuttin to sae bout it la, buskin is the bez way to promote ur music, btw, how do i contact AFUA?
http://www.afua.org.sg/contact.html
There seems to be quite a few people wanting to busk. Who's up for organizing a 'busking fest'? =)
There seems to be quite a few people wanting to busk. Who's up for organizing a 'busking fest'? =)
JMguitars
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CrispyEgg said:
Decibel (Loudness) Comparison Chart
Environmental Noise
weakest sound heard 0 dB
normal conversation at 3-5 ft 60-70 dB
dial tone of telephone 80 dB
city traffic inside car 85 dB
1983 OSHA monitoring requirements begin 90 dB
train whistle at 500 ft. 90 dB
subway train at 200 ft. 95 dB
regular sustained exposure may cause permanent damage 90-95 dB
power mower 107 dB
power saw 110 dB
Pain begins 125 dB
pneumatic riveter at 4 ft. 125 dB
jet engine at 100 ft. 140 dB
loudest sound that can occur 194 dB
Musical Noise
normal piano practice 60-70 dB
fortissimo singer 3 ft. away 70 dB
chamber music in small auditorium 75-85 dB
regular sustained exposure may cause permanent damage 90-95 dB
piano fortissimo 92-95 dB
violin 84-103 dB
cello 82-92 dB
oboe 90-94 dB
flute 85-111 dB
piccolo 95-112 dB
clarinet 92-103 dB
french horn 90-106 dB
trombone 85-114 dB
timpani & bass drum rolls 106 dB
average Walkman on 5/10 setting 94 dB
symphonic music peak 120-137 dB
amplified rock music at 4-6 ft. 120 dB
rock music peak 150 dB
