Calling all strummers, singers, loopers, and lyrical legends—Ferrymans Irish Tavern is cranking up the volume with the launch of Battle of the Buskers, and the only thing missing is your name on the lineup.
Kicking off on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 at 7PM, this weekly showdown is your chance to take the stage, wow a crowd, and maybe even walk away with a chunk of R10,000 in cash.
Oh yes, it’s real—and it’s happening every Wednesday at Cape Town’s iconic harbour-side hotspot.
What’s in it for the Musos?
Besides street cred and the chance to be a local legend?
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R10,000 cash prize
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Vouchers and epic music gear from event sponsors
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Spot prizes for audience members—because the crowd deserves some love too
And of course, the chance to perform at Ferrymans, where the vibe is always electric, the Guinness is always cold, and the audience is actually listening.
How to Join the Jam
Whether you’re a solo acoustic act, beatboxing duo, or part of a folky five-piece, if you’ve got talent and something to say (or play), you belong in the ring.
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Sign up online: ferrymans.co.za/events
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Or just show up and enter at Ferrymans on the night
The only rule? Bring your A-game. And maybe a harmonica. Harmonicas are cool.
Come to Play. Stay for the Craic.
Not keen to compete but love a good gig? Pull in anyway. The beer’s flowing, the food’s solid, and the energy? Off the charts. With audience giveaways and fresh talent on stage every week, Battle of the Buskers is the midweek pick-me-up you didn’t know you needed.
Every Wednesday. Ferrymans Irish Tavern. R10k on the line.
Cape Town’s next music star? Could be you. So tune your guitar, warm up those pipes, and get ready to battle.
021 419 7748
bookings@ferrymans.co.za
