Queensland Conservatorium graduates Eddy Chen and Brett Yang have already reached their target just days after hitting the streets to kick start the world’s first crowd-funded classical music tour.
Known as TwoSet Violin, the pair has committed to busking around the clock and sleeping on the streets in an effort to reach their target of $50,000 within 30 days.
The goal was achieved in under a week and their total now stands at $56,000.
They are performing across Sydney, from the Pitt Street Mall to Circular Quay and Hyde Park.
“It’s pretty crazy – I just hope we can keep the momentum up,” Eddy said.
“We are both exhausted already – I think the hardest thing is the sleep deprivation!”
The pair has attracted crowds of fans – many of whom have brought their instruments to jam with the duo.
“We’ve had people playing jazz and tango music with us, one guy even brought his harmonica,” Eddy said.
“It’s been great to meet our