I’m sitting here still in my TIGHT BRIGHT uniform after spending the last few days getting ready for my audition to pay Translink for a busking permit. Not only did I have to drive out to Burnaby with all my gear and book work off, but I didn’t even get an audition.

Audition times were posted as follows:
When: Thursday, January 14th 2010 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: TransLink Head Office

Once I had finally found the head office it was 10:15am. Since the auditions were open until 3:00pm you would think that gives me lots of time. Nope, as soon as I walked in I was turned down. They told me all the spots were filled. They didn’t even want to give me a shot. I told them I would wait for a spot to open and she told me not to bother. I wouldn’t take no for an answer and sat around watching some of the auditions. Then another busker arrived that I recognized from downtown and they turned him down as well. He put up a fight and voiced his opinion which was nice to see, but they still said NO.

The TranSTINK offices are connected to Mertrotown Mall. One of the biggest malls around here. I decided while I wait I would head to the food court and bust a move. Within one song security was on my BRIGHT tush. Everyone watching booed. Once I got back to the audition room it was 5 minutes to lunch break. Right when lunch break started I cranked the boombox and performed right in front of the judges. They were captivated/stunned. After my dance everyone cheered and they told me they can’t accept me. Then I was told they are only allow musicians in. SOOO FRUSTRATING!!

Why am I such a security threat? Several foreigners can’t understand these laws. Everywhere I go I make people smile. They want me there and feel obliged to voice there boos if I am removed. I CANT EVEN DANCE ON THE STREETS LEGALLY… THE STREETS!! think about…

If I have to spend everyday fighting this I will. VIVA LA DANCE REVOLUTION!

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