While Alexander couldn’t bring in an actual tent due to fire regulations, he draped the ceiling with white fabric, backlit with colourful LED lights. A semicircle stage was painted onto the floor, with a backdrop of iconic yellow and red stripes that channeled a three-ring circus. Buskers circulated both inside and outside, interacting with guests and giving spontaneous performances. “I wanted to keep the jovial, juvenile character and feeling of [busking],” Alexander said.
This year, BuskerBall raised close to $120,000 for Epilepsy Toronto, surpassing its goal by $20,000. The event included silent and live auctions, a raffle, and a “balloon burst,” where guests paid $20 for a balloon they popped to get a prize inside.
Neighbourhood restaurants served food from tents that lined the venue. Wines were paired with each food item.