Frequently Asked Questions

Street Sound Society is a placemaking company that activates public spaces through live street music. We provide three core services: the Street Sound App for busking zone management, Cadenza all-weather outdoor pianos for permanent installation, and access to a global network of over 14,000 street musicians through our partnership with Busk.co. We work with cities, business improvement districts, developers, venues, and transit authorities.

Busking is the act of performing live for a public crowd. It is one of the oldest and most democratic forms of live entertainment. Anyone can busk — pick up an instrument, step outside, perform a little song or dance, and watch the life you bring to a growing audience. Busking transforms passive public spaces into vibrant, memorable places.

The Street Sound App is an iOS platform that gives cities and districts the tools to run a professional busking program. It includes busking zone designation on an interactive map, performer scheduling, and digital signage capabilities. Administrators can manage where and when performances happen, while keeping the experience spontaneous and welcoming for both performers and audiences.

The Street Sound App is free to download for performers and the public. Cities and organizations interested in using the app's administrative and zone management features should contact us directly to discuss implementation and pricing for their specific needs.

The Street Sound App is available on the iOS App Store and can be used in any city. We actively partner with municipalities and districts to set up managed busking zones. Contact us to learn how your city can implement a busking program using the app.

Cadenza pianos are all-weather outdoor pianos designed and built for permanent installation in public spaces. They are engineered to withstand rain, snow, heat, and humidity year-round. Cadenza pianos invite anyone — trained musicians and casual passersby alike — to sit down and play, turning parks, plazas, and transit hubs into musical destinations.

Yes. Cadenza pianos are specifically engineered for permanent outdoor use. They are built to withstand all weather conditions including rain, snow, extreme heat, and humidity. They are designed to remain playable and in tune through changing seasons without requiring shelter or covers.

Cadenza pianos are currently installed in five cities across two countries. We are actively expanding to new locations. If you are interested in bringing a Cadenza piano to your city, park, plaza, or transit hub, contact us to discuss installation.

Busk.co is the world's largest online community of street musicians, with over 14,000 registered buskers across 137 countries. Street Sound Society partners with Busk.co to connect cities, venues, and developers with vetted, professional street performers. This partnership gives our clients access to a global talent pool for live music programming.

If you are a street musician interested in performing through Street Sound Society, visit our Artists page to learn more about the network. You can also join the Busk.co community at busk.co to connect with our global network and be considered for featured performance opportunities in cities where we operate.

Getting started is straightforward. Contact us through our website and tell us about your city, district, or space. We will walk you through how the Street Sound App can designate busking zones, manage performer scheduling, and deploy digital signage. We handle the technology and artist coordination — your city gets a turnkey live music program.

Yes. We work with real estate developers activating public-facing spaces, venues expanding their programming outdoors, business improvement districts seeking foot traffic and atmosphere, and transit authorities turning stations into cultural experiences. If you manage a space and want it to feel more alive with live music, we are built for you.

You can reach us by email at jstark@streetsoundsociety.com or by using the contact form below. You can also follow us on Instagram at @streetsoundsociety for updates and performance highlights.

The Street Sound App is currently available on iOS. We are evaluating Android development based on demand. If you are interested in an Android version, please contact us and let us know — your feedback helps us prioritize our roadmap.

Placemaking is the practice of designing and activating public spaces to make them more attractive, engaging, and useful for the people who use them. Street Sound Society specializes in music-based placemaking — using live performances, permanent instruments, and managed busking programs to transform ordinary public spaces into vibrant destinations that draw foot traffic, extend dwell time, and build community identity.