Anybody interested in getting a busking license from NAC and really going out and do REALLY street magic? It's virtually free as far as I know.
Let's go get it together and one day go bombard orchard underpass together?
Anybody interested? Anybody got the guts? I DARE you......


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omg this is insane im not prepared haha

I'll be there when i'm back SG...
provided that my gf allows.. :lol: :lol: :lol:

im not sure if street magic is appropriate for singapore. im willing to try though, no harm trying? i have thought of this before, never materialised. anyone would like to sign up for a busking license with me?

err... i dun have much confidence, so... u all do magic i collect money can? B)

Can....but you must wear a bunny suit....

Haha Nice one dude, i am interested, how can i contact NAC regarding the busking license

more info here...
http://www.nac.gov.sg/busking.htm

the only problem is that you must display the letter of endorsement in a clear plastic folder at all times. how is this going to be possible for street magic? portable closeup pad??!!

hang it around your neck lol

Hmm... Hang it behind your back ? Lol

its really stupid, and not displaying it properly is an offence. $#)(*@)!!

get the bunny suit guy to hang around his neck while collecting money...

Sinple, use some blue tack and stick it to the wall. Trust me, no one will try to steal that... And of course, remember to take it down after the GIG.

Um... I've got this extremely extremely bad feeling that we're going to get rejected if we tried to get this thing, especially for myself. I mean, read "Application Procedure" nuber 3 and 4...

Employment pass, if applicable (should be original documents)
&
Record of arts activities undertaken in the last 3 years, if applicable (should be original documents

I for one know that I don't have either of these. I dunno about you guys. But i take comfort in the line written on that same page: No audience participation is allowed except for suitable performances such as mime, magic or circus acts.

eh friend, employment pass only for non-singaporeans lah. :rolleyes:

For the record of arts activities, show them the receipts for all the magic items you have bought :D

Seriously, i think they will call you in for a simple audition if you couldn't produce the records. Shouldn't be a big problem? :ph43r:

Maybe after everyone's exams we give this a go and see if we can get this going. It will be fun if ALL OF US go busk at orchard road together. Kinda like our own little magic festival. Yeah..... B)

Yeah I go go there and take video and photographs hahhahha... :D

Why not ~ Seems like a good idea ~ Haha

LoL. I tell you, if Huron and Kevin and Daryl are going, I don't mind dropping my wallet into their hats!

An empty wallet ? LOL ~ Kindly load it with some cash, credit card numbers, signature. Haha

no need to, huron will take it from u

O's are coming to an end soon. HEHEHE! Can soon do magic 22 hours a day le... He he he.

long time dude... still got 2 weeks to go...

Hey guys, for your informations. NAC has been quite strict nowaday for giving out license, due to the past where students get the license (coz it's free) and never really make full use of it. I'm working as a full time magician and has been holding busking license for a few years. Now all you got to do is try to convince NAC (Frank who is the incharge) that you want to do this as a job. He's a nice guy to talk to but there are 2-4 other people who will judge your performance and it's them who has the final answer to your license. Drop me a mail if you do have any enquiry about getting the license.

Thank you for the information Jimmagic. That was very helpful.

When you say to "convince NAC that you want to do this as a job", what do you mean exactly? I was under the impression that the busking license was never meant to be a "business license" and as a source of livelihood, but as means for local artists and performers to take their craft to the streets. Could you tell us more on that? Thank you.


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Convince them? You mean threatning or bribing? I personally feel threatening is easier... LOL.

It should never be taken as a "business license". In the past in order to renew the license, you'll have to donate part of your money from busking. This year NAC allow all busker to keep all the money in order to let artist mainly survive for busking. That is why when I mention "convince" means that you're sort of giving up present job and to be a full time busker. If you can't give up your job, at least your present job somehow are related to the art.

As I mention before, there are lot's of people who got the license but never busk at all. All the license have specific location and they won't allow too many busker crowd at certain part of singapore. If someone get the license just for fun, for example "orchard road", then the slot for that location will be taken up while other busker might not be able to get location "orchard road". It 'll affect other full-time busker for losing orchard location due to it's the best location of singapore.

Well think about it, I ever saw a lady who was failed for the audition and it was sad. It was actually very easy to get that license but when they look at the past year performance, they will consider whether they should let you renew. Don't worry if you're serious about it. If you still don't understand, do let know so I can explain more details to you guys.

It means that they expect us to use busking as our main revenue of income...?

It means that they expect us to use busking as our main revenue of income...?

NAC don't expect everyone to be a full-time busker nor taking it as main source of income. You can take it as a part-time job and it's fine.

Try to ask yourself a few question.
Within a year, how many times will you go busking?
Can you think of a way to approach people without offending anyone?
How are you going to collect money from Singapore people?
(most Singaporean like to see but don't tip the artiste)

Just like to let those who are interested that complain about rude offending and money matter are big issue at NAC.

Thanks for the info Jimmagic. That was very useful.
Another question, if a certain "act" or craft requires more than 1 persons, does each of them require a busking license?

And, would you like to give us a short introduction of yourself in the Hellos and Intros section? B)

If your act require more than 1 person or so, you could actually get NAC to issue a group license. It mean that there are more than 1 name in the license. But the bad thing about the license is that only 1 license will be given out rather than everyone get a license. So if you hold on to the license, you need to be there all the time when busking is on.

Thanks for the info Jim, that was certainly useful.

Now anybody wanna go negotiate with NAC and see if they will give us a SMC group license? B)


But seriously, anyone interested in go trying for a busker's license? Let's get some together, it would be a riot.

Get a SMC Group Busking License Hahaha ~ Sounds good to me ~

Im in... but the money how??? b4 we go out and do this kind of thing, we shld actually think of other things other than the license and attendance... admin stuff shld also be discussed and settled

ah... about the money part... my sis went to busk(without a license) after her A's and she got 240 in 1 day!!! tts was after splitting... 240 bucks!!!!

Erm...what exactly did your sis do??
$240, that sounds like a good day, kevin can have his Ipod in 2 days.

How's everyone feeling about this? It would be great fun to say the least. Let's see what we can come up with. In the meantime watch this space....

erm... she play music with some of her friends(violin) @ some orchard underpass

wah...liddat can earn quite alot leh... B)

But too bad i'm not good enough to busk :(

damn....240 bucks after splitting..

I had seen ren performing.... i ought u to take the challenge and show your skills around.. :)

LoL. Don't need to think too much. Huron is already a one-man circus. He can do absolutely EVERYTHING!

Good luck to you guys. Don't think about the money, think for the art of magic. Do let us know if you're going to busk so that we can go down to give you guys great support.