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In Calgary werden Strassenkünstler als Bettler angesehen. Seit 20. August hat sich jedoch einiges geändert: Strassenkünstler brauchen keine amtliche Bewilligung mehr und müssen auch keine Gebühr bezahlen...
Grund genug für mich und meine Freunde unser Glück zu versuchen.
Bylaw gives buskers centre stage
Updated: Mon Aug. 18 2008 17:28:25
ctvcalgary.ca
Street performers in Calgary are thrilled because this week the entire downtown core becomes their stage.
During a sunny lunch hour along Stephen Avenue, there are plenty of buskers playing their tunes.
But right now they face a $50 fine for performing there.
Busking currently falls under the same category of our city bylaws as pan handling.
However, that will change on Wednesday when a new bylaw comes into effect that will allow buskers to perform all over downtown.
They're required to register with the Downtown Association for free and not use fire or knives in their shows.
Beth Gignac, the Calgary's manager of arts and culture says, "As a city, we're encouraging the creativity that lives and resides and works here in Calgary already to simply come out on the streets and play."
Busker Karen Sim is excited for the new bylaw to kick in.
"It's a wonderful culture of just casual street entertainment and there are no limitations. Anyone can enjoy it, and I think all Calgarians would benefit from being able to see a little more of that every day."
Buskers who campaigned for a change in the bylaw say every major city in the world has a busking culture.
Grund genug für mich und meine Freunde unser Glück zu versuchen.
Bylaw gives buskers centre stage
Updated: Mon Aug. 18 2008 17:28:25
ctvcalgary.ca
Street performers in Calgary are thrilled because this week the entire downtown core becomes their stage.
During a sunny lunch hour along Stephen Avenue, there are plenty of buskers playing their tunes.
But right now they face a $50 fine for performing there.
Busking currently falls under the same category of our city bylaws as pan handling.
However, that will change on Wednesday when a new bylaw comes into effect that will allow buskers to perform all over downtown.
They're required to register with the Downtown Association for free and not use fire or knives in their shows.
Beth Gignac, the Calgary's manager of arts and culture says, "As a city, we're encouraging the creativity that lives and resides and works here in Calgary already to simply come out on the streets and play."
Busker Karen Sim is excited for the new bylaw to kick in.
"It's a wonderful culture of just casual street entertainment and there are no limitations. Anyone can enjoy it, and I think all Calgarians would benefit from being able to see a little more of that every day."
Buskers who campaigned for a change in the bylaw say every major city in the world has a busking culture.
samira36 - 20. Aug, 04:05
