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Auckland Buskers brings mindblowing feats to city streets

The downtown streets of Auckland will come alive this Auckland Anniversary Weekend with a selection of the world’s best street performers showing off their talent at the Auckland International Buskers Festival 2019. The incredible festival will see acrobatics, magic, comedy, dance, unicycles and so much more performed over four days from January 25 – 28, 2019.

Fifteen extraordinary performers will come from far and wide with thrilling performances to entertain the Auckland crowds.

The mind-bogglingly talented street performers confirmed for this fascinating festival are:
The Atari Show – An Argentinian comedian and skilful street artist whose hilarious skits, unsynchronised dance moves and upbeat improvisation wow audiences around the world.
Chris Blaze – As the name suggests, epic fire shows which draw mega crowds is this Aussie’s speciality.
Hero-san – A world renown Japanese street acrobat and break dancer performs seemingly impossible tricks in a beautiful and hilarious style, tickling the crowd with his outrageous humour and chopstick skills.
Opus Furore – A tribute to the roaring twenties, German duo bring crowds to tears of laughter with their hysterical silliness, acrobatics and juggling.
Reuben DotDotDot – Swagger and strength go hand-in-hand for the Australian street performer who specialises in gymnastic feats.
Satya Hoops – This Dutch performer has captivated audiences in over 42 countries with her hula-hooping spectacles, including the likes of royalty and presidents.
Silver Starlets – The all-female Canadian aerial acrobatics show will bring the glitz, the glam and the glitter.
Surprise Effect – This dynamic French hip-hop and break-dancing group fuse acrobatics and theatricality to spread a positive message.
Mighty Mike – Award-winning Canadian strongman will stun in his 1920’s swimsuit, juggling bowling balls and bending horse shoes.
Kozo Kaos – Local Aucklander blends comedy and unbelievable stunts to keep audiences on their toes and laughing.

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Get the whānau together this Auckland Anniversary Weekend and bring them down for the daily events running from 12pm.

www.aucklandbuskersfestival.co.nz


Auckland International Buskers Festival 2019
Fri 25 Jan – Mon 28 Jan 2019
Day Shows from 12pm in various locations in Auckland CBD and waterfront.
Fri/Sat/Sun Night Shows from 7.30pm in Market Square, Viaduct Harbour.

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