We are on the hunt for Ireland's Next Big Busker
Entry for Ireland's Next Big Busker has now closed. Good luck to all of our finalists!
As part of The Big Busk for Focus Ireland, we're looking to crown Ireland's best up and coming busking act.
Fill in the form below for your chance to win this amazing prize.
The Prize
Not only will you win the crown of Ireland's Next Big Busker, you will also win a session in Today FM to record your very own single with our in-house producers and we'll share your video with our 1.5 million followers on our social channels including TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, just think of the exposure!
Dermot Kennedy, Ed Sheeran, Tracy Chapman, all these amazing artists started their careers singing on the street so we're looking for Ireland's next big act that will soon go on to achieve amazing things, just like these artists have done.
The Big Busk for Focus Ireland - More Info
We’re asking you to step up, sing out, and make a difference with Today FM's Big Busk for Focus Ireland 2025 on Friday March 7th.
We're calling all singers, musicians, bands, choirs, community groups, pubs and schools to play your part in ending homelessness.
Perform at one of Focus Ireland's busking events across the country or host your own event in your local community.
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Every one of us has the right to a place we can call home.
Homelessness in Ireland 2025*
- Over 55,000 people have experienced homelessness in the past decade.
- 15,119 people currently find themselves without a home
- 10,541 adults find themselves without a home
- 4,658 children find themselves without a home
- 2,168 families find themselves without a home
- Last year, 5 families became homeless every single day
What do Focus Ireland do to help?
- Offer support services and help rebuild people’s lives
- Provide housing, secure homes for individuals and families
- Advocate for change by campaigning for systemic solution to the homelessness crisis
I want to help, what can I do?
There are 3 ways to take part in Today FM's Big Busk for Focus Ireland 2025.
- Join a busking event – Focus Ireland are hosting events this year in Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick for you to take part in. Sign up via the link below.
- Host Your Own event – People can gather their family, friends, neighbours, colleagues to get together and host your own event in your own local community. Sign up via the link below.
- Donate to the cause: Not a musician? Well you can also donate to this wonderful cause via the link below as well.
Play your part in ending homelessness today.
*Stats from Department of housing (November 2024)
