Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Beatboxer, the Cat and the battle for a pitch

We’ve heard whispers that street performers are finding it increasingly difficult to secure pitches in central London, but earlier this month, Streets Got Talent saw how the dearth of space is causing performers to clash. Just after 5pm on a … Continue reading

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Busker gets robbed whilst sleeping

Street’s Got Talent is sad to report that a busker in Edinburgh had his guitar, worth £3000, stolen as he dozed off for 30 minutes whilst waiting for a coach. Folk musician Gareth Forsyth has been busking with his guitar … Continue reading

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Street performer by day….artist by night

Tomasz Solarski’s day job is a street performer. During the week you can expect to see him in Covent Garden or on the Southbank at the London Eye looking a bit like this: But come night time he turns his … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year – London

Street performers helped to illuminate the occasion of Chinese New Year in London. London celebrated the year of the Dragon yesterday with 100 performers and Street’s Got Talent were there to witness the festivities. The event was an excellent showcase … Continue reading

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WARNING BUSKING ON CARNABY STREET

Carnaby Street is one of London’s most treasured pedestrianised streets and a much loved spot for street performers. However a regular Carnaby Street busker, Damon Valentine, told Street’s Got Talent to warn buskers from playing here. He said: “I was … Continue reading

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Find a Street Performer

If there’s a particular performer you want to seek out, try looking on our map. We have flagged up all the spots where our featured performers can be found. And of course if you know of any other popular places … Continue reading

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A Class Act

Noel Byrne, an actor and street performer, took time out from his Covent Garden show to talk to Streetsgottalent about the highs and lows of his job. Watch the interview below. See Noel live in action: If you would like … Continue reading

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INTRODUCING: Anita Maj

You might remember that Street’s Got Talent wrote a story about Anita Maj – the woman who was spotted busking by Kanye West’s producer and whisked to Hollywood to record an album. Well, we’ve scored an interview with Anita Maj … Continue reading

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INTRODUCING: Fonzo

Here at Street’s Got Talent we like to bring you the hottest rising starts in entertainment who have also made their names through busking, and we’re so excited to introduce you to Fonzo. Fonzo is a former busker who is … Continue reading

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Calling all street performers for the Olympic Games!

During the Olympic Games, Greenwich will host an array of street entertainment to the thousands of visitors around the streets and open spaces of the Olympic venues across the borough. Arts Greenwich is looking for exciting and fun entertainers to … Continue reading

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