Our Vision

Streets to Stages envisions a world where every emerging artist can step into the spotlight — supported by accessible pathways to visibility, financial stability, and lasting professional growth. By transforming public spaces into vibrant stages, we spark cultural vitality, foster community connection, and open doors to new creative economies everywhere.

Our Mission

Streets to Stages creates sustainable pathways for emerging performing artists by partnering with nonprofits, civic, and arts organizations to transform public spaces into vibrant stages. Through an accessible, scalable, and community-driven platform, we empower artists to step into the spotlight, build lasting careers, and enrich neighborhoods by fostering local culture, meaningful engagement, and economic vitality.

Johnny Diggz - Streets to Stages Founder

About Our Founder

Johnny “Diggz” Higgins is a lifelong musician, performer, and technologist who believes every city deserves a thriving creative pulse. After years of performing across the country, he noticed a divide — some cities like San Francisco and New York celebrate vibrant busking cultures, while others struggle to support or even permit public performance.

Seeing this imbalance, Diggz realized there could be a better way. By combining his background in live entertainment, marketing, and technology, he launched Streets to Stages — a platform designed to connect emerging performers with cities and organizations eager to bring their streets to life. His goal is simple: to build sustainable pathways for artists, enrich communities, and keep public music alive where it belongs — out in the open.