Busker-Street Performer

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Career Information
Salary	$50 - $1,000 per day. Some street musicians also have their own YouTube channels which can increase their income to over $250,000 a year.
Summary	Street performers or buskers play in public spaces for gratuities. Restrictions may apply depending on the area; a permit may be required for acts using amplifiers.
Job Type	Performance
Category	Performance

Facebook Videos

1. Christina Aguilera Busks in NYC Subway in Disguise

YouTube Videos

1. Miley Cyrus NYC Subway
2. Young Girl - Violin
3. Day in the life of a Street Musician
4. PINK FLOYD with Street Musician
5. Maroon 5 NYC Subway
6. Steven Tyler with Street Musician
7. Street Muscian with Full Orchestra
8. Street Musician sings Bob Marley
9. Why I'm a Street Musician - TedTalk
10. Street Musician Clarinet

Podcast

• San Francisco Street Musicians

Articles

1. San Francisco Street Performer Program
2. Subway not Broadway
3. Street Performer $1000/day
4. Street Performers make Big Money