Busk in the sky

BARCLAYCARD PRESENTS BRITISH SUMMER TIME HYDE PARK

As well as £100 and a pair of general admission tickets to see either Mumford and Sons, Take That, or Stevie Wonder

 

Calling all buskers with a love of heights!

We are offering you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to busk in the sky at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park on Tuesday 5th July 2016.

 

The Busking Project has teamed up with Barclaycard in Barclaycard’s 50th anniversary year to offer you the chance to play a set 100 ft in the air on Barclaycard Betterview, potentially the highest place to busk in the country this summer.

To enter for the chance to win this once in a lifetime busking spot: We’d like you to compose a unique song on the theme of ‘birthdays’ – given this year marks the 50th birthday of Barclaycard, the headline sponsor of Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park.

To enter, please send a recording of your song to: Nick Broad, at nick@busk.co by 23.59 GMT on Sunday 19th  June 2016. Your song must be your own, original song and must be on the theme of ‘birthdays’.

The prize:

  • You will play a 1 hour set on Barclaycard Betterview to an audience of members of the public and media on the ground and in the air. You must be at Barclaycard Betterview from 1pm on 5th July 2016.
  • Only handheld instruments may be used due to space restrictions on Barclaycard Betterview. You will need to supply any sound equipment, e.g. an amp, speakers, microphone (if necessary).
  • The winner may play any songs of his/her choosing during the Barclaycard Betterview set on 5th July 2016, exact songs to be mutually agreed.
  • Your name and photos will be included in the press materials about Barclaycard Betterview and will be distributed to UK media.
  • Press may also want to speak to you about the set and Barclaycard’s PR team will support you with any such requests.
  • You will receive 2 x general admission tickets to the music night of your choice at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park on either 8th, 9th or 10th July 2016.
  • You will also receive £100 as part of your prize.

Please click here and read the competition T&Cs before submitting your entry. Submit your entry!

Happy Busking!

Barclaycard and The Busking Project teams.