Here are some of the questions we hear the most.
If you have questions about becoming a busker,
you may find it helpful to read through them.

1. Where can I get a busking pass to perform on Granville Island?
Come to the Granville Island Cultural Society (GICS) office, located at 1398 Cartwright Street on Granville Island between the hours of 11am-1PM, Monday through Friday. If you can't make that time window, call us at 604.683.0846 to make an appointment. For details on what to bring and how much to pay, visit the Getting Started page.

2. What kind of performers are accepted to perform on Granville Island?
All kinds of performers are accepted, like jugglers, escape artists, musicians, mimes and magicians, to name a few. The most important thing is that your act be unique, entertaining, and of high quality, and that you conduct yourself as a professional at all times. For more information, visit the Rules page.

3. Do I have to be over 18 to be a Granville Island busker?
No, you can busk at any age. However, if you are under 18, you will need your parent or guardian to co-sign your application when you apply for your pass, and if you are under 16, you'll need your parent or guardian with you when you are performing on the island.

4. Do I have to have an amplification system in order to busk on Granville Island?
No. In fact, amplification is prohibited at all of our indoor busking locations. Amplification is sometimes used by buskers at our outdoor locations, but buskers must be able to adhere to the city bylaw volume restrictions or they lose all amplification privileges. For more information, visit the Rules page.

5. Can I sell my CD while I busk?
Yes, you may sell your recordings during your performances. First you need to register your recording at the GICS office, as well as leave a copy with us, and then you are all set! For details, please visit the Rules page.

6. What is SEGI?
SEGI is the Summer Entertainment on Granville Island program which runs during the high tourist season in the summer. To participate in SEGI, buskers must audition in the Spring for special pre-programmed high-profile performance spots on weekends in the Triangle Square and the Market Courtyard. For more details, visit the SEGI page.

7. Got a question you can't find the answer to?
Contact us at gibuskers@telus.net