Author Archives: Rob Thomas

Heritage Festival 2025

REVEALING BRADDON’S ROOTS The Braddon Collective ran a very popular walking tour of Braddon as part of the ACT Government Heritage Festival in May 2025. The tour revealed the little-known and sometimes colourful history and characters of Braddon during its evolution from an industrial area into a vibrant and creative precinct.  Keep an eye outContinue reading “Heritage Festival 2025”

2025 Busking Festival Performers and Finalists

Open category:First place – Sponsored by SpaceLab Winner: Jonathon Mettes$1,000 cash prize and $150 Better Music Voucher I sing and play banjo and guitar, with some accompanying kick drum and snare played by my feet. I have original songs and covers. I’m inspired by Kim Churchill – kind of acoustic-y folk-y roots-y. Generally pretty mellow.Continue reading “2025 Busking Festival Performers and Finalists”

What to do at the Braddon Busking Festival and Artist Gathering

Wondering what to do at the Festival? Here’s your guide!

How to get there and where to park

Check out our transport option map for a guide of closest carparks and transport options.

What to do?

Walk around and enjoy yourself! If you wish, visit the Busking HQ at 27 Lonsdale Street (outside the Nibu Building) and buy yourself a swag bag, and some tokens to give to your favourite Busker.

Alongside ‘voting’ for your favourite performer you can also give them a tip for their performance if you wish.

Finalists for the People’s Choice and Judges Awards will perform at the Bentspoke BrewPub on Mort Street from 3pm. The beer garden will be set aside for performers and the Festival audience.

Artist Gathering

For the first time this year the Busking Festival is joined with the Artist Gathering. Various artists will be displaying their works, you can meet and chat with them, exchange contact details. It’s a great way to discover new art!

Photo comptition

We’re running a photography competition! Come to the Festival, take some photos, post them on social media, tagging us in (we’re on Facebook, Instagram and X), or use the tag #BraddonBF.

Braddon Busking Festival volunteering

The Braddon Collective is looking for volunteers to help at the Braddon Busking Festival on Sunday 30 March. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy a day out in beautiful Braddon, and contribute to a cultural event run by a volunteer community group. We look forward to hearing from you! When TheContinue reading “Braddon Busking Festival volunteering”

Register to be a Busker or Artist at the Braddon Busking Festival and Artist Gathering!

Expressions of interest are open for Buskers and Artists at the Braddon Busking Festival and Artist Gathering. Applications close March 15 for the March 30 event. Registration for the Busking Festival starts at $10 for children to $50 for adult groups. Details are in the form below. Registration for the Artist Gathering is $20.