The Salty Buskers Club is a day and night SALT District takeover featuring hot acts, sharp wit, and high jinks from a banger line-up featuring primo home-grown and international performers and stand-up comics. Yep, you heard us, the night-time shows you've always loved are back.

FREE ENTRY – WITH HATTED DONATIONS

Expect big laughs, fat surprises and bucketloads of sass – but no entry charge. But you know the drill. We still gotta eat. Your generosity will secure you a cushty spot in Salty heaven.

Bring the kids, your mates or that ragtag bunch of reprobates you work with. We've got two cheeky choices to choose from: Salty Buskers Club (at SALT Square), and Salty Comedy Club (R18) (at Dux Central).

Share this link and www.saltybuskers.club to get your mates excited.

When & Where? No tickets needed but come early to secure your group's spot before venues run out of capacity.

For Salty Buskers Club, choose from shows happens lunchtimes and evenings at SALT Square (aka Evolution Square)

Thursday 20 February, evening show only, 7.30 pm - 10 pm

Friday 21 February, midday show 12- 2 pm, plus evening show 7.30 pm - 10 pm

Saturday 22 February, midday show 12- 2 pm, plus evening show 7.30 pm - 10 pm

Sunday 23 February, midday show only, 12 - 2 pm.

SALT Square will be licensed, with bar proceeds going to support more activity in SALT District. Eats & drinks available from good sorts nearby. These are outside shows, and will be cancelled if wet - but the forecast looks great (20-24 deg).

For SALTY Comedy Club (R18), it's all happening late at Dux Central.

Thursday 20 February, 10 pm - late

Friday 21 February, 10 pm - late

Saturday 22 February, 10 pm - late

Who's behind this awesomeness? Local collaborators across the neighbourhood of SALT District and supporters of a vibrant city experience. All jolly decent folk. Notably at:

Base Woodfired Pizza, Dux Central, Christchurch City Council, Friday Creative, Phantom Billstickers, 181 High Street Ltd, 3 Boys Brewery, Boneline Wines, Nathan Bonner, RDU 98.5 FM, Can Do Comedy.

Who's in the Line-up? (Subject to change. Life ain't perfect.)

SALTY Buskers Club features:

• MulletMan & Mim

• The Vinyl Burns Rock & Roll Circus

• Birdman and Egg

• Reuben DotDotDot

SALTY Comedy Club (R18 show) features:

• Taylor Ruddle

• Tina Dudley

• Laura Bruce

• George Mulligan

• Matt Threadwell

• Conor Fenelon

• Matt O'Dea

• Sam Voisin

• Drop Dee

• Philip Watson

• Jim Small

• Ben Kent

• Bec Sandys

• Andy Millar

• Tim Muller

• Joey Deyo

Who's Who?

MulletMan & Mim - Salty Comedy Club show hosts (NZ / Australia)

Christchurch legend and expert in leave-in hair conditioner, MulletMan has been keeping us close to doing little laughy wees since way back when double-popped collars were in.

He juggles, he unicycles and he hits you hard with his wry, dry omigod-did-he-just-say-that humour. What's more, he comes complete with his bendy friend, circus star Mim. Together they're a little bit stunty.

'A well-oiled machine with perfect timing and tone.' —Charlie Gates, Christchurch Press

'Undeniable chemistry...'  —Mim's dad

Web: nzmulletman.com | FB: MulletMan | Instagram: nzmulletman

The Vinyl Burns Rock & Roll Circus (USA)

Brimming with inept sophistication, extreme stunts and surprisingly polished skills for someone so weird, Vinyl delivers a glittering combo of magical trickery, self-deprecating physical comedy and badass tunes.

Brace yourself. You're in for a climax of rock-guitar anthems and a big, shouty 80s hair-rock singalong finale. Get into it. You know you want to, you pirate.

"Everybody loves him, and that's not even his demographic, man." — Some drunk bloke

Web: vinylburns.com | YouTube: youtube.com/kiwicomedy | Instagram: vinylburns | Twitter: vinylburns | FB: ILoveVinylBurns | Tiktok: @vinyl_burns | Snapchat: vinylburns | Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/vinylburns/ | Soundcloud: vinylburns

Reuben DotDotDot (Australia)

Pushing the limits beyond just plain ol' upside down, multi award-winning Reuben DotDotDot blends smooth sipping comedy with gobsmacking acrobatics that'll leave you wincing in disbelief. And wishing you'd spent more time in the gym.

This guy's all about the skill, thrill and overkill, without the spill – his quick wit, sleek style and that balancy thing he does with a drink have made him a fave of festivals and a centrepiece of stages and circuses all over the world. So spectacular. So memorable. So don't miss it.

Web: www.reubenkuan.com | www.reubendotdotdot.com | YouTube: https://youtu.be/UlzLvsTtQJk

2nd in Street Performance World Championship, Dublin, Cork

Chinese pole specialist for Cirque du Soleil "Saltimbanco"

Winner People's Choice 2013 & 2014, Vancouver Buskers Festival

Winner People's Choice 2013, Victoria Buskers Festival

Winner People's Choice 2013, Halifax Buskers Festival

Winner People's Choice 2013 & 2014, Port Credit Buskers Festival

Winner People's Choice 2014 Toronto Scotiabank Buskerfest

The Birdmann and Egg (Australia / Japan)

Their comedy circus concert has made The Birdmann and Egg famous with audiences of all ages across twenty countries. It's also earned them a bundle of awards.

No surprises there. They're a pair of cleverclogs with a sound, shape and flavour all of their own. They combine original music with chaotic circus acts, creating crowd-pleasers like The Sword Box of Super Transformation. Think live action cartoon comedy adventure. It's entertainment, Jim, but not as we know it.

“Unconventionally engaging winners” – Stuff.co.nz

“Idiosyncratic geniuses” – The Scotsman

“Show like no other” – CBC

“★★★★★” – Times columnist

Taylor Ruddle

Some say this Christchurch boy is "Understated and hilarious", "Disarmingly laid back," and "A natural comic". Find out for yourself.

Tina Dudley

An American expat who turned her love telling jokes at Sunday church into stand-up comedy. Irreverent is her middle name.

Laura Bruce

She's Canadian by way of Ireland with a subtle wit that takes you by surprise. Prepare to be ambushed.

George Mulligan

Sensitive and deep thinking with a talent for poetry, his societal and political satire hits the nail on the head.

Matt Threadwell

Witty and charming, Matt dances a razors edge between worldliness and childlike wonder.

Conor Fenelon

The bad boy with a heart of gold and an expert in making you laugh at things you know you really shouldn't.

Matt O'Dea

A hilarious, pertinent and surprisingly raunchy stand-up comic with his finger on the pulse of current events.

Sam Voisin

A young gun with a laid back style and a firm handle on observational comedy. Bring it on.

Drop Dee

A unique character, a lovable rogue, and a sizzling ball of energy, she's more of an experience than a human.

Philip Watson

Brutally honest, raw and endearingly unapologetic, he's the comedic version of an expressionist painter. You'll love him.

Jim Small

Smart, witty, insightful – he's an observational comedian with the knack for making you see the funny in the mundane.

Ben Kent

One of the most unique comedic voices in Christchurch comedy, with a brilliant, light-hearted take on the world.

Bec Sandys

A NZ comedy scene highlight, Bec delivers brutal honesty and hilarious storytelling as only Bec can.

Andy Millar

A man of the world with the best stories about working with animals, marriage and getting older disgracefully.

Tim Muller

Scientist by day, comedian by night, and quite good at making pancakes the following morning, if you know what we mean.

Joey Deyo

Best known for his acclaimed appearance in the opening line of the Banana Boat Song. Some think he's just a dumb American. He won't rest till he's proven them right.