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55109.01 – Buskers

Buskers entertain passers-by on sidewalks and in parks with magic tricks, juggling acts, short dramatic works, music and other entertaining displays.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Busker
  • Street entertainer

Core competencies

  • Social Perceptiveness to read crowd reactions and adjust performance style, volume or energy in real time to maintain audience engagement and optimize tips
  • Persuading to engage audiences effectively by using clear body language, genuine eye contact and charismatic vocal techniques to draw interest and encourage audiences to contribute financially
  • Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity to effectively communicate scripts or routines, engage audiences and ensure words are clearly understood over background noise while performing in public spaces
  • Manual Dexterity to use their hands to manipulate objects or instruments, whether juggling, playing a musical instrument or performing magic tricks
  • Creativity to develop unique, engaging performances that capture the attention of audiences and stand out in public spaces
  • Knowledge in Arts to understand and apply the basic principles and techniques of creative expression, and adapt to various roles, popular trends, styles of performing and the mood of audiences

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Entertain passers-by on sidewalks and in parks with magic tricks, juggling acts, short dramatic works, music and other entertaining displays.

Additional information

  • There is little mobility between the different occupations in this unit group.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Actors, comedians and circus performers (53121)
  • Dancers (53120)
  • Musicians and singers (51122)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

TEER

5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education

Major group

55 – Support occupations in art and culture

Sub-major group

551 – Support occupations in art and culture

Minor group

5510 – Support occupations in art and culture

Unit group

55109 – Other performers

Occupational profile

55109.01 – Buskers

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