Sophelia and Leon Hook want to attend a violin summer school in Oamaru.
And Flamenco guitarist Aram Spruit wants to travel around New Zealand for as long as possible.
The one thing they all have in common is musical talent, as they take to Dunedin's streets to entertain shoppers and cash in on the Christmas spirit, in search for some spare change.
Caitlin and older sister Laura were bringing smiles to many faces as they sang Christmas carols in duet for the third day yesterday.
The pair can make up to $80 for an hour's busking on a good day.
Seasoned buskers Leon and Sophelia started learning the violin at ages 4 and 3 respectively, and plan to be out every day before Christmas.
Two or three hours' busking can bring in more than $150, which will help the pair, and their older brother who also busks, attend a week-long Suzuki violin summer camp in Oamaru in January.
International traveller Mr Spruit has been fitting in some busking around his sightseeing as he moves around the country.
Travelling with a guitar, a small amplifier and his bag was not easy, but if it was not for his busking he would be back home by now, he said.
His earnings from busking in New Zealand varied widely, with Christchurch proving the most lucrative city so far.
"It takes a while to get to know a place and what is the best time of day and best spot."
Mr Spruit lives in Spain, where he busks regularly, and his income from busking there had improved over time, he said.
"People recognise your face after a while.
"They might not give you anything the first four times, but on the fifth time they go, `Fair enough'."
