# Street performing **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [April 11, 2015, 2:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974 "2015-04-11T02:43:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jonesie11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jonesie11/32/7950_2.png) [@Jonesie11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jonesie11)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2015, 2:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/1 "2015-04-11T02:43:17Z")
Does anyone know a thing or 2 about Street performing?(Busking) I would really like to, but I have no clue about licenses to perform. Help me out? ---
**Author:** ![berto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/berto/32/1506_2.png) [@berto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/berto)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2015, 3:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/2 "2015-04-11T03:20:02Z")
Different cities have different local ordinances. Go to your local PD and ask what the ordinance is on busking. Locally (where I live), you need a $25 license that lasts a year. They do it to manage busking since downtown is busy here and it makes sense if you want to make money. ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2015, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/3 "2015-04-11T13:23:13Z")
I suggest you Google “Busking” along with the name of the state where you want to perform.  You can research a lot of great information on your own.  I searched for my state and found an interesting article.  I’m not interested in street performing, but it was a good read. > **[Boston's Biggest Stage: Everything You Need to Know About Busking](https://blog.sonicbids.com/bostons-biggest-stage-why-you-should-start-busking)** > > Busking, as street performing is traditionally known, is alive and well in Boston. Here's how to get started. Also, if you have very specific questions, you can always PM Mr. Yodel (John Higby).  He’s the best in the business, very nice, and knowledgeable. Good luck with it.  Let us know how it goes. ---
**Author:** ![Jonesie11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jonesie11/32/7950_2.png) [@Jonesie11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jonesie11)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2015, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/4 "2015-04-13T21:21:48Z")
> [@TotalArtist](#): > > I suggest you Google “Busking” along with the name of the state where you want to perform.  You can research a lot of great information on your own.  I searched for my state and found an interesting article.  I’m not interested in street performing, but it was a good read. > > [Boston's Biggest Stage: Everything You Need to Know About Busking](http://blog.sonicbids.com/bostons-biggest-stage-why-you-should-start-busking) > > Also, if you have very specific questions, you can always PM Mr. Yodel (John Higby).  He’s the best in the business, very nice, and knowledgeable. > > Good luck with it.  Let us know how it goes. Thanks a bunch! Just headed to city hall and found out how it is all gonna work. I should be able to start soon! ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_kerber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/erik_kerber/32/7939_2.png) [@Erik\_kerber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Erik_kerber)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2015, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/5 "2015-04-13T21:36:41Z")
> [@Jonesie11](#): > > Thanks a bunch! Just headed to city hall and found out how it is all gonna work. I should be able to start soon! Nice. Gotta do something so you can buy more yoyo’s 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Zorro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zorro/32/206266_2.png) [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2015, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/6 "2015-04-14T17:42:33Z")
I don’t know what the laws are in your city, but in mine, you would actually be encouraged to do that. I honestly don’t know why, but it is. You can make a fortune just yoyoing out on the street. ---
**Author:** ![Jonesie11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jonesie11/32/7950_2.png) [@Jonesie11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jonesie11)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2015, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/7 "2015-04-20T01:52:51Z")
Thanks everyone! I had a successful first day making $53! Finally get to buy a Yoyofficer Orbis! ---
**Author:** ![wishiwasayoyoexpert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a88e57/32.png) [@wishiwasayoyoexpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wishiwasayoyoexpert)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2015, 2:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/8 "2015-04-20T02:03:19Z")
> [@Jonesie11](#): > > Thanks everyone! I had a successful first day making $53! Finally get to buy a Yoyofficer Orbis! That’s pretty good! What style did you do and how long were you out there for? I’ve thought about giving it a shot, but I’m only decent at 1A which I would assume doesn’t attract as much attention as something like 2A. ---
**Author:** ![Buggot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/buggot/32/1534_2.png) [@Buggot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Buggot)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2015, 2:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/9 "2015-04-20T02:07:46Z")
> [@Jonesie11](#): > > Thanks everyone! I had a successful first day making $53! Finally get to buy a Yoyofficer Orbis! WOW Agreed with above, about how long did you do this? One day = basically free yoyo! Congrats! ^.^ ---
**Author:** ![Yoyordy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8c91f0/32.png) [@Yoyordy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyordy)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2015, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/10 "2015-04-20T02:18:56Z")
Might have to try this at downtown davidson ---
**Author:** ![Luke\_Renner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/luke_renner/32/368_2.png) [@Luke\_Renner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Luke_Renner)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2015, 2:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/11 "2015-04-20T02:50:22Z")
Great job on the $53. It looks like there are a lot of great tips/advice on the thread. I’ve used the following technique when busking. Starter Cash People tend to walk by an empty hat. If no one has given you a tip while busking it is easy for them to pass by without dropping any change. Starter cash is a few of your own coins or a dollar placed in the bottom of the hat before you start entertaining the crowd. I’ve found that starter cash gives the audience the right idea to start tipping. ---
**Author:** ![wishiwasayoyoexpert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a88e57/32.png) [@wishiwasayoyoexpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wishiwasayoyoexpert)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2015, 3:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/12 "2015-04-20T03:21:09Z")
> [@Luke\_Renner](#): > > Great job on the $53. It looks like there are a lot of great tips/advice on the thread. I’ve used the following technique when busking. > > Starter Cash > > People tend to walk by an empty hat. If no one has given you a tip while busking it is easy for them to pass by without dropping any change. Starter cash is a few of your own coins or a dollar placed in the bottom of the hat before you start entertaining the crowd. I’ve found that starter cash gives the audience the right idea to start tipping. If you don’t mind me asking, when you perform, do you interact with the audience during your performance? Or do you just set some music up and go for it? ---
**Author:** ![Yoyordy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8c91f0/32.png) [@Yoyordy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyordy)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2015, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/13 "2015-04-20T03:31:14Z")
You are supposed to put music on? ---
**Author:** ![Luke\_Renner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/luke_renner/32/368_2.png) [@Luke\_Renner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Luke_Renner)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2015, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/14 "2015-04-20T03:36:13Z")
I interact with the audience and most of the time without any music. When busking I’ll try and build up a crowd before performing any routines. I’ll sometimes work on something that shows up from a distance like one handed shoot the moon continuous reps and wait for people to notice. If you are busking in a new location or city it is important to check the laws and also make sure you don’t end up busking in someone else’s established busking area. If I’m traveling I’ll also spend a little time learning about the area. ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2015, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/15 "2015-04-20T13:53:22Z")
> [@Jonesie11](#): > > Thanks everyone! I had a successful first day making $53! Finally get to buy a Yoyofficer Orbis! Wow! :o Congratulations on your first day. Just think of all the possibilities. I heard good things about the Orbis. I need one too! ---
**Author:** ![Jonesie11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jonesie11/32/7950_2.png) [@Jonesie11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jonesie11)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2015, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/16 "2015-04-20T22:07:12Z")
Thanks for all the support! I throw 1A and I try to focus on the more impressive tricks for the uneducated audience. (Hiroyuki Combos, Eli Hops Etc) I also threw to some music that is familiar to the majority of the audience. If you are looking to try it, interact with the audience as much as possible! ---
**Author:** ![TheGrelots](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thegrelots/32/1572_2.png) [@TheGrelots](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheGrelots)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2015, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/17 "2015-04-21T11:00:49Z")
> [@Jonesie11](#): > > Thanks everyone! I had a successful first day making $53! Finally get to buy a Yoyofficer Orbis! How many hours ? ---
**Author:** ![Jonesie11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jonesie11/32/7950_2.png) [@Jonesie11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jonesie11)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2015, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/18 "2015-04-21T23:48:44Z")
> [@TheGrelots](#): > > How many hours ? I was out there for about 6. But made the majority in the morning during the farmers market. So I know when to now😉 ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_kerber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/erik_kerber/32/7939_2.png) [@Erik\_kerber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Erik_kerber)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2015, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/19 "2015-04-22T13:14:33Z")
> [@Jonesie11](#): > > I was out there for about 6. But made the majority in the morning during the farmers market. So I know when to now😉 Cool ---
**Author:** ![Jonesie11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jonesie11/32/7950_2.png) [@Jonesie11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jonesie11)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2015, 11:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974/20 "2015-04-25T23:05:44Z")
Another successful day! $60 In a matter of 5 hrs. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/street-performing/73974.md?page=2)