Why busk with us?
The Big Busk for Focus Ireland, proudly supported by Today FM, aims to tackle the issue of homelessness through the powerful medium of music, art, and performance.
This busking event is an opportunity to address the homeless crisis from a different angle, by putting forward your creativity for a good cause.
With most performances taking place in Irish Rail train stations and shopping centres across the country, passers-by who are making their journey home are encouraged to take this as an opportunity to reflect on what it means to have a place they can call home, how it feels being able to go back home after a long day, and what they can do to help those who don’t have that chance.
Whether you choose to join us at one of our busking locations or to organise your own event, expect a day full of music, connection, and purpose.
Why fundraise?
Focus Ireland works to bring about real and lasting change for the people who need our help.
With your support Focus Ireland can reach even more people on the brink of homelessness and make a real and lasting difference to those currently living in emergency accommodation.
Your support of The Big Busk allows Focus Ireland to provide individuals, families and children trapped in homelessness the immediate and practical support they need

Latest figures
Number of people who are homeless and relying on emergency homeless accommodation
1,609
families
3,431
children
1,423
youth
8,323
adults
* These figures are correct as of January 2023