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Kingston Buskers Rendezvous
Your jaw will drop! You will 'ooooooo'. You will 'aaaahhhh'. You will cheer. And you will laugh 'til it hurts. Just no spit takes, please!
2023 Lineup
Bex in
Motion
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Hula Hoop
From: Canada
Take a spin with Bex in Motion! A show that incorporates fire, comedy, acrobatics and mesmerizing hula hoop tricks. Spontaneous dance parties and outbreaks of fun and excitement for all ages! With her quirky, light-hearted attitude and ability to involve audience members, Bex puts on a show that is sure to move you!
After finding hoop dance through an after school program in teachers college, Bex and her hoop have been inseparable. After many years of practice she can now spin up to 50 hula hoops at once!
Derek
Derek
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Pole Climbing
From: Canada
Derek Derek The Fuzzy Juggler fills large spaces with jaw-dropping entertainment and epically hilarious banter the whole family will love. With 20+ years' experience in over 26 countries, Derek Derek will wow and amaze with Chinese pole climbing, fire juggling, comedy, and so much more!
Rockabilly
Joe
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Acrobatics
From: Canada
Rockabilly Joe can juggle 4 hats, 5 balls, 3 cups, a soccer ball, and torches on a tall unicycle, and that's only the first half of the show.
With his experience on the street, Joey’s show is enjoyed by all ages. Highly skilled in acrobatics and juggling, Joey brings a unique twist when he mixes both together. Joey prides himself on delivering a truly unique show with skills you wont see anywhere else. This show will have you consistently laughing while feeling nervous for Joey’s safety.
Seb and
Fritzz
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Whip Juggling
From: Germany
Sebastian “Seb” Whipits is a German whip performer with a relaxed presence and a charming personality who has paired up with a man of few words, but many amazing sounds, DJ Fritzz.
The show features whip cracking, whip juggling and an unbelievable duel fire whip finale all backed by DJ Fritzzz's vocal thaumaturgy.
“Verpassen Sie es nicht!”
Surprise
Effect
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Breakdancing
From: France
Surprise Effect specializes in live performance and entertainment. Through their shows, they seek to make urban culture accessible and attractive to all audiences, regardless of age, with a strong message that they want to convey: "mixing is a wealth".
They mix breaking, acrobatics and comedy. They defend the idea of a show, where everyone shares a moment rich in emotions through a rhythmic, energetic and funny show . A participative show that delivers a positive message on human values.
The Street
Circus
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Hand-to-Hand Acrobatics
From: Canada
Everything spectacular about going to a modern circus and everything fun and spontaneous about street performing!
Daniel and Kimberly will bring the whole new circus experience to the street, performing over 100 tricks and stunts throughout the show, including cyr wheel, hand-to-hand acrobatics, hula hoops, handstands, contortion, fire juggling, and of course comedy!
Mighty
Quinn
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Jack-of-all-Trades
From: Canada
Acrobat, unicyclist, juggler, comedian, actor, public speaker, fire performer, Quinn's a jack of all trades that ticks nearly every box you could ask for.
The Mighty's Show is a high-level circus show featuring hand balancing, a chainsaw on top of a ten-foot unicycle, and original comedy with a message. Combining circus skill with his hit Ted Talk: “Journey of Independence.”
Performed in over 20 countries this show is guaranteed to be a hit regardless of location and circumstances.
Victor
Rubilar
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Comedy Juggling
From: Spain
A comedy vintage football show! Victor combines juggling with footballs, dancing, magic, comedy and audience interaction to create a show that is like a party on stage.
With 1000s of shows in 51 countries, Victor has received 25 awards internationally and been featured in the Guinness book of records over ten times. Never taking himself too seriously, he knows how to have fun and get the audience laughing with him.
Wacky
Chad!
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Extreme Pogo
From: USA
Extreme pogo, one wheel handstands, skateboard tricks, tiny bicycle, jump rope, tall unicycle juggle, and comedy is all part of Wacky Chad's show.
This one-man interactive stunt comedy show serves up a delightful entertainment experience. Hilarious, action-packed, and physically mesmerizing, WackyChad!’s charmingly funny jokes and wild antics will leave you roaring with laughter and applause in amazement. He fills the stage with big tricks and huge laughs!
What to expect at Kingston Buskers Rendezvous?
Multiple pitches on streets all over downtown.
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Daytime
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Busker Play
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Fire Show
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Grand Finale
Daytime Performances
We close the streets to traffic to make room for some unbelievable circle shows. Pick a spot on the curb or just stand in the crowd to catch some amazing afternoon entertainment. And don't forget, Buskers earn their living by "passing the hat", so when you enjoy their performance (and you will!), let them know when the hat is passed.
Busker Play
Head to Confederation Park Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:00am - 1:00pm for 3 days of fun ... especially for the kids! Grab a seat on the bleachers or toss a blanket in the grass and settle in for the hilarity. Snacks highly recommended
Fire Show
We're turning up the heat on your Saturday night plans! Enjoy a red-hot display of burnin' busker talent as our highly-skilled performers light their hula hoops, whips, torches and more on fire. This show is not to be missed!
Grand Finale
Head to the Confederation Park stage on Sunday, July 9th at 6pm for your last chance to take in all the action. The finale is a true sampling of the festival's fun and talent, with proceeds from the hat benefiting the United Way's Success by Six program.
Produced by
Downtown Kingston BIA, representing +700 Downtown property and business owners.