Acrobatics, magic, comedy, pavement art, chainsaw juggling and more...

What: A dynamic group of international street performers will spill into the surrounding streets of inner city Auckland from 4-6 February 2005 for the "Heart of the City Buskfest2005".

Where: Familiar locations throughout the city including Viaduct Harbour, Princes Wharf, Vulcan Lane, QE2 and Aotea Square will be transformed into stages for some of the hottest busking acts from around the world to perform. And best of all, Buskfest2005 is FREE.

When: Three days of street entertainment 4-6 February 2005 both day (12-3 pm) and night (5-7 pm) shows. There is a special night stage outside O'Hagan's Irish Pub in Market Square Friday and Saturday night (7-10pm). The audience can enjoy Auckland's summer atmosphere while they are dazzled by acrobatics, magic, comedy, pavement art, chainsaw juggling and many other outrageous thrilling acts.

Performers
Nick Nickolas (Aust) , Magic and comedy
Ulla Taylor (Aust) , Pavement artist
Shamus vs Kocky Kid (NZ) , Dangerous juggling
All Star Skateboard Circus (Canada) , Skateboard tricks
Byron Bertram (Australia) , Comedy
Mr Fish (Australia) , 10 ft unicycle and everything fishy
The Happy Sideshow (Shep Huntly) (Australia) , Amazement
Lucky Diamond Rich (Australia) , Tattooed
James James (Australia) , Magic