Buskers in Melbourne City

By Renee, Sarah, Valentina and Louisa

HypothesisBusking is a legitimate form of

entertainment.

Data Collection Process

• We surveyed 160 people in the city.

• Interviews more than 25 people .

• We researched the background of busking. -Books -Internet -Articles

What is Busking?• Form of street art, most commonly performed in

different cities around the global community.

• Traditional busking was originally a musical performance.

• Busking evolved into many types of entertainment

History of Busking• Busking, or street performing, is a centuries-old

tradition.

• The word busk comes from the middle Spanish root word buskar, meaning “to seek or to wander”.

• It is believed gypsies, also known as the Roma people brought busking to England.

Video Interview

Our Findings

60%

40%

The gender of people surveyed

Female Male

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What draws you in when you watch/listen to a Busker?

Surveyed answers

Num

ber o

f Peo

ple24%

21%11%9%

13%

22%

What types of Busking should be banned from performing?

DangerousLoudBoringPavement drawersAnnoyinginappropriate

Tourist Outing Food Work 0

10203040506070

Surveyed people's reason of being in the City.

Surveyed answers

NUm

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f Peo

ple

Yes No0

20406080

100120

Does Melbourne City benefit from the existence of

Buskers?

Surveyed answers

Num

ber o

f Peo

ple

Yes No Sometimes0

102030405060708090

Do you think Busking is a form of art?

Surveyed answers

Num

ber o

f Peo

ple

No

Yes

Sometimes

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

Do you give your money to the Busker?

Number of People

Surv

eyed

ans

wer

s12%

8%

16%

22%

21%

16%

3% 3%

What type of Busking performance do you like the best?

Draw acrobatic Comedians Singers Instrumental Dance All none

49%

34%

18%

Do you think Buskers are professional performers practicing their craft?

Yes

No

Some

Yes No Some0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Do you think Buskers can start a successful career from Busking?

Surveyed answersN

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Conclusion From all the evidence collected our

hypothesis was supported. Busking is a legitimate form of entertainment.

•Surveys• Interview •Research

Reflection • We have learnt many valuable skills.• Organized and independent. • When problems occurred we worked

together to come to a sensible resolution or conclusion.

• If we had more time to specify our hypothesis our information would be more useful

• This program enhanced our learning.

Thank you for listening to our presentation.

Do you have any Questions?