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Explore work as street performer. This page gives a simple overview of creating performances in public spaces, useful skills, map context and ways to continue in Job Explorer.
Street performer work is about creating outdoor performances that use the place, passers-by and audience participation as part of the artistic work.
In job descriptions, look for live performance, public-space work, audience interaction, rehearsal, time cues, storytelling, music or dance, visitor safety, feedback, self-promotion and keeping an artistic portfolio.
The work takes place where the audience is already moving: streets, squares, festivals and outdoor events. The performer shapes the act around space, timing, sound, safety and how people are invited to participate.
Useful skills include live performance, rehearsal, storytelling, music or dance, audience interaction, time cues, feedback handling, self-promotion, personal administration and keeping an artistic portfolio.
Salary context is tied to booking model, event type, audience size, preparation time, equipment needs, travel, repeat engagements and whether income comes from fees, tips or programmed events.
Paths can develop through solo acts, festivals, youth audiences, educational activities, collaborations with other performers, theatre, music, dance, public art or event programming.
Check whether the vacancy or call names the setting. A clear opportunity explains duration, space, audience, technical support, safety expectations, payment model and whether participation is expected.
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
39 skills are associated with this occupation.
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performance artist (2659.2)
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/61e278a3-2c27-4c18-a827-11e2326b33ae |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2659.2.5 |
| ISCO group | 2659 |
| Concept type | Occupation |