Tell us more about yourself.
My name is Keona. I recently completed my ‘O’ Levels and graduated from Presbyterian High School. I currently am working part-time at Guzman Y Gomez and busk when I can.

How did you develop an interest in busking?
I’ve always been passionate about performing and used to perform for school events a lot since primary school. As much as I would be nervous to get on stage and pull off what I had been practicing, I always secretly hated the feeling of when it was over. I wished I could go on; I loved the idea of busking for the very fact that I can.

Are there any challenges or highlights you’d like to share with us?
Initially, it was hard for me to watch people walk right past me while I sang my heart out. It is rather disheartening.

What are your goals for 2020?
I hope to gain more confidence as a performer and to busk more often. I also hope to open new doors to more performance opportunities.

What are your thoughts on BUSKING@*SCAPE?
I think that BUSKING@*SCAPE is a very thoughtful and inclusive initiative. I love that anyone is given the opportunity to busk without going through auditions/getting a busking card etc. It has brought me a lot of joy and I am grateful it.

What are your most memorable moments while busking at *SCAPE?
I think the most memorable moments are when people stop to listen and then connect with me through Instagram. Their support means a lot to me and it’s always so nice to know that there are people who appreciate what I do. Furthermore, I’ve also been able to reconnect with old friends who happen to be at *SCAPE as well and that too is very memorable.

What is your biggest takeaway from this experience?
I feel the biggest takeaway would be that I can still have fun making music even when I’m the only one listening.

Why do they enjoy participating in BUSKING@*SCAPE?
Prior to this, I have spent a lot of time at *SCAPE and made many great memories with people I treasure very much. Therefore, I enjoy busking here because I always feel a sense of joy and warmth and on top of that, I get to do what I love!

What are some of the positive changes you have experienced or became aware of after participating in BUSKING@*SCAPE?
I have learnt to push myself out of my comfort zone by taking up these 2 hour slots of performing in public. It pushed me to practice more which helped me gain confidence as a performer and a person.