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2007 Auckland. International Buskers Festival

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n20070128_152036.JPG Parnell Baths	n20070128_152039.JPG Parnell baths sea water chlorinated saltwater	n20070128_152048.JPG Parnell Pools
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n20070128_174226.JPG Supermarket Tropical Gold pineapples from Philippines 2 dollars a piece	n20070128_181806.JPG Statue of Liberty (not the french gift to the USA, but a cheap copy for commercial profit)	n20070128_182018.JPG Statue of Liberty in Auckland Harbour
n20070129_210952.JPG Sunrays over Gumtree eucalyptus	n20070131_115017.JPG Wall art Component graffiti David Lange likeness	n20070201_153341.JPG Concentration Camp Art Stamps by Karl Schwesig - Gurs Vichy France KZ artistamps Briefmarken kunst novembrists
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n20070202_203640.JPG Lurk street performer and the Skytower	n20070202_203754.JPG Lurk New Zealander now lives in New England	n20070202_212540.JPG transfixed audience adores power acrobatic display of men in suits
n20070202_212705.JPG English Gentlemen from England Acrobatics	n20070202_214050.JPG English Gentlemen UK - Acrobats tea guys Hamish McCann and Denis Lock muscle bodies	n20070202_214109.JPG English Gentlemen Hamish Mc Cann and Denis Lock show muscles body
n20070202_225114.JPG Brant Matthews Canada Fireguy fire eater juggler all-round illusionist.	n20070202_225122.JPG Fire guy facial fire danger	n20070202_230816.JPG Australian Space Cowboy busker festival juggler
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KEYWORDS: Sword swallowers have been a staple of the International Buskers Festival. From acrobats and contortionists, to comedians and magicians, buskers of all forms will hit Auckland's streets this weekend for the International Buskers Festival. Fourteen acts from around the world will perform at various Auckland locations from today until Tuesday, delighting audiences with their colourful street art. Aotea Square, Vulcan Lane and Westfield Downtown will host lunchtime performances today from noon, and again at 5pm. Evening shows will take place from 7pm at Market Square in the Viaduct throughout the weekend. Tomorrow will see even more acts take to the streets with afternoon performances at all of the above locations, plus Princes Wharf and the Viaduct Harbour. * Check back throughout the day as our entertainment reporter hits the streets to review the festival's acts. THE PERFORMERS Brant Matthews (CAN) Brant 'Fireguy" Matthews is a fire eater, juggler and all-round illusionist. The Space Cowboy (AUS) With sword-swallowing, juggling, whip-cracking and acrobats, the Space Cowboy is a veritable one-man circus. Gary Knights (UK) Take a hint of magic, a smattering of comedy and a pinch of escape artistry and voila! You have Gary Knights. Scoot Show (AUS) With a degree in circus arts, a Guiness World Record on his side and 11 years of busking behind him, Scoot promises to be a highlight of the festival. Arizona Jones (USA) Promising "a satirical tribute to one of pop cultures greatest icons," Arizona Jones uses whips, animal traps, magic, fire and origami to entertain the masses. Basketball Jones (NZ) New Zealand's own Basketball Jones combines balls, hoops and a unicycle to delight his audience. Tony Roberts (AUS) A modern-day Houdini, Roberts uses comedy to compliment his tricky escape artistry. English Gentlemen (UK) Acrobats and tea go hand in hand when Hamish McCann and Denis Lock team up in the name of Queen and country. Andrew Elliot (AUS/INDIA) Elliot promises to mystify audiences with his traditional Indian magic and cheeky Aussie humour. Lurk (USA) At three metres tall, Lurk is understandable "a clown with a complex". Originally from New Zealand, Lurk has been performing on the street circuit for more than 20 years. OZ Star Airlines (AUS) The festival's only females, Stacey and Tracey show off their special brand of in-flight entertainment, featuring hula hoops, juggling and the all-important safety demonstration. comedy cLuB showcase To kick off the 2007 Buskers Festival,The Classic presents... A live showcase of outrageous international comedy – ‘GLOBAL CIRCUS’ featuring the stars of the 2007 Auckland International Buskers Festival. 2 nights only Wednesday 31st January & Thursday 1st February 8pm www.comedy.co.nz The Classic, 321 Queen Street, Auckland Central pavement artists International pavement artists Debbie and Ulla will be outside the BNZ Tower, Queen St and the Ferry Building, Quay St during the festival.Visit their beautiful artworks. Queen Street QUAY ST CUSTOMS ST WEST FORT ST SHORTLAND ST VICTORIA ST WELLESLEY ST WEST WYNDHAM ST DURHAM 6. Viaduct Harbour Newstalk ZB 7. O’Hagans Market Square 91ZM 8. The Classic Comedy Club 9. BNZ Tower Radio Sport 1. Aotea Square Flava 2. Vulcan Lane Hauraki 3. Quay St Ferry Building Viva 4. Westfield Downtown Classic Hits 5. Princes Wharf Coast CUSTOMS ST EAST VULCAN LANE LocatIons what’s on, when and where Aotea Square Vulcan Lane Westfield Downtown PrincesWharf Viaduct Harbour O’Hagan’s Market Square Time Flava Hauraki Classic Hits Coast Newstalk ZB Night shows 91ZM THURSDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 12.00pm Brant Matthews Lurk! English Gentlemen 1.00pm The Space Cowboy Gary Knights Andrew Elliot 2.00pm Arizona Jones Scoot Show Basketball Jones 5.00pm Oz Star Airlines 6.00pm Tony Roberts Lurk! 7.00pm English Gentlemen FRIDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 12.00pm Oz Star Airlines Basketball Jones Tony Roberts Brant Matthews 1.00pm Scoot Show Andrew Elliot The Space Cowboy Arizona Jones 2.00pm English Gentlemen Tony Roberts Gary Knights Oz Star Airlines 5.00pm Gary Knights Arizona Jones The Space Cowboy Lurk! 6.00pm Basketball Jones Andrew Elliot Brant Matthews Scoot Show 7.00pm MC Nick Nickolas Scoot Show 7.30pm The Space Cowboy 8.00pm Basketball Jones 9.00pm Gary Knights 10.00pm Oz Star Airlines SATURDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 12.00pm English Gentlemen Gary Knights The Space Cowboy Oz Star Airlines Basketball Jones Tony Roberts 1.00pm Andrew Elliot English Gentlemen Basketball Jones Brant Matthews Scoot Show Arizona Jones 2.00pm Lurk! The Space Cowboy Oz Star Airlines Scoot Show Brant Matthews Gary Knights 3.00pm Tony Roberts Lurk! Arizona Jones Basketball Jones Andrew Elliot Brant Matthews 4.00pm Oz Star Airlines The Space Cowboy Gary Knights English Gentlemen Lurk! Scoot Show 5.00pm Brant Matthews Basketball Jones Scoot Show Lurk! Tony Roberts 6.00pm The Space Cowboy Andrew Elliot Gary Knights Tony Roberts Arizona Jones 7.00pm MC Nick Nickolas Gary Knights 7.30pm Andrew Elliot 8.00pm Brant Matthews 9.00pm The Space Cowboy 10.00pm English Gentlemen Lurk! SUNDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 12.00pm Andrew Elliot Oz Star Airlines Gary Knights English Gentlemen 1.00pm Arizona Jones Scoot Show Basketball Jones Lurk! 2.00pm Brant Matthews Tony Roberts English Gentlemen The Space Cowboys 3.00pm Gary Knights Lurk! Oz Star Airlines Andrew Elliot 4.00pm The Space Cowboy Basketball Jones Scoot Show Arizona Jones 7.00pm MC Nick Nickolas English Gentlemen 7.30pm Lurk! 8.00pm Arizona Jones 9.00pm Tony Roberts 10.00pm Brant Matthews MONDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 12.00pm Brant Matthews Gary Knights The Space Cowboy Lurk! 1.00pm English Gentlemen Scoot Show Basketball Jones Oz Star Airlines 2.00pm Arizona Jones Andrew Elliot Tony Roberts The Space Cowboy 7.00pm MC Nick Nickolas 7.30pm Andrew Elliot 8.00pm Arizona Jones 9.00pm Scoot Show 10.00pm Basketball Jones Oz Star Airlines TUESDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 12.00pm Lurk! English Gentlemen Brant Matthews Scoot Show Tony Roberts Arizona Jones 1.00pm Oz Star Airlines Lurk! Gary Knights Tony Roberts Andrew Elliot Basketball Jones 2.00pm Scoot Show Brant Matthews Tony Roberts Arizona Jones The Space Cowboy English Gentlemen 3.00pm Basketball Jones Gary Knights Oz Star Airlines Andrew Elliot Arizona Jones Brant Matthews Note:Schedule subject to change. Night Shows MC: Nick Nickolas (UK) Nick Nickolas is an English-born, nationalised Kiwi and Australian, and an eclectic performer of many dimensions. His phenomenal slight of hand and quick-fire lateral comedy mixed together, make a potent brew. Having performed on the streets and stages of the world for over 20 years, Nick’s experience as an entertainer are second to none. Winner: Rotterdam Straatfest Holland 2000, Best Performer Australian Magic Awards 2004, Best Comedian University/ College Circuit Australia 2005. Debbie Robinson (UK) Debbie has been a street artist for 21 years. She started drawing on the sidewalks of Nottingham and has ‘screeved’at festivals worldwide. She specialises in re-producing old masters in chalk using a technique which makes them appear to have been painted in oil. Ulla Taylor (AUS) Melbourne-based pavement artist or ‘Screever’extraordinaire Ulla, will create a wonderful pavement fresco, transforming blank grey asphalt into a stunning contemporary artwork. Armed with pastels and knee-pads, her public artwork evolves during the festival, then dissolves with the elements over time. NiGhT PerformancEs Free admission Friday 2nd,Saturday 3rd,Sunday 4th and Monday 5th February,7.30 - 11pm. Market Square in the Viaduct, outside O’Hagan’s Irish Pub. Enjoy O’Hagan’s hospitality whilst watching the top acts of the festival performing a roller-coaster of non-stop entertainment and hilarity with MC Nick Nickolas. wesTfieLD DowntowN: During the festival, musicians will be performing in the Food Court daily between 12-2pm. * westfieLD DowntowN Food court Thursday 1 - Tuesday 6 February,12 - 2pm Musicians performing in the Food Court! Meet up for a coffee or meal at Westfield Downtown whilst being entertained by a variety of top live musicians.Page 2 Auckland’s 7th annual Buskers FestIval Featuring14 performers from around the world. A dynamic group of international street performers will be hitting the streets of Auckland for the seventh time over Waitangi Weekend 2007. Acrobats, jugglers, magicians, pavement artists, contortionists, statues, comedians and many others will come together to create the exciting and lively atmosphere that is the Auckland International Buskers Festival. The festival runs from Thursday 1st to Tuesday 6th February 2007. Day shows start every day at 12 noon. Night shows are on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday running from 7.30pm to 11.00pm. Zip on your best clapping hands, firm up your stamping boots and dive down the back of the couch for a handful of loose change. From the Viaduct to Aotea Square, the streets will be transformed into a playground for some of the world’s most talented street performers. Grab yourself a nice leisurely lunch at any of our Heart of the City locations and come to experience a world of madness and mayhem at the 2007 Auckland International Buskers Festival. Event managed by Crackerjack Promotions info@crackerjackpromotions.co.nz 09 377 6190 For more information,please visit www.hotcity.co.nz or www.crackerjackpromotions.co.nz 1 — 6 February 2007 AucklanD InteRnatIonal Buskers FestIval Hot City Hot City Buskers funky facts What is a Busker? A busker is a street performer who entertains and delights others for voluntary donations. What do Buskers do? Well, what don’t they do? Buskers juggle, dance, sing, perform magic tricks… the list is just too long to fit in here! How much money should I give the busker? It is up to you how much you pay. Buskers actually earn their living by‘passing the hat’so if you enjoy their performance, let them know when the hat is passed to you. How much would you expect to pay for a ticket to a similar performance at the theatre or circus?