Saturday September 28th, clear your calendars, grab all that spare change that’s lying about, dig deep, and prepare yourselves for a vibrant day of music making all over the city of Sydney.
SYO’s biggest annual fundraising event will consist of all of our orchestras, over 600 talented musicians, performing all over the CBD connecting Sydneysiders and beyond, through the power of music.
We will also be livestreaming all day from our new rehearsal space at Haymarket so no matter what you are doing on September 28th, you can join us.
The Big Busk is Australia’s only public celebration of youth and orchestral music. Your donations greatly help shape the sound of the future by supporting young musicians today.
The Big Busk is not just about the performances — it is about ensuring the future of music through vital fundraising. With less than 7% of our funding coming from government sources, we depend on the generosity of our community to continue nurturing young talent. Your donations during The Big Busk directly support:
- Purchasing “endangered” instruments: Ensuring our orchestras have access to rare and unique instruments.
- Expanding our sheet music library: Providing our musicians with a diverse repertoire to learn and perform.
- Supporting business infrastructure: Maintaining the resources needed to operate and grow.
- Finding a permanent home: Securing a dedicated space for our musicians to rehearse and perform.
2024 Busking Locations
This year, The Big Busk will take over five key locations across Sydney, each offering a unique atmosphere for the performances:
- Pitt Street Mall: The bustling shopping district will be transformed by the sounds of live orchestral music.
- Queen Victoria Building (QVB): Experience music within one of Sydney’s most beautiful heritage sites.
- Dixon Street Mall: Enjoy the fusion of classical music with the cultural vibrancy of Chinatown.
- Market City: Catch our orchestras in the lively marketplace that houses Paddy’s Markets and an amazing array of shops, restaurants, and cafes.
- Parramatta Centenary Square: Witness the incredible Western Sydney Youth Orchestra bringing their big sound to the streets of Parramatta.
- In addition to these locations, we will be livestreaming all day from Haymarket Creative, so wherever you are, you can join in the festivities.
Head over to syo.com.au for updates for locations for each orchestra closer to Sept 28th.
