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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Busking hotspots revealed
Since we regularly receive Tweets from you guys on a Saturday saying where you’ve made a lot of money or where is particularly busy or where other performers should gather, we thought we’d create a poll so you could vote … Continue reading
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TFL busking permits
Following on from our post a couple of weeks ago about the TFL busking scheme, we have had some feedback suggesting that the current system to gain a permit is perhaps not as effective as it should be. We want … Continue reading
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It’s a cat’s life…
A recovering drug addict, James Bowen, has written a book about how his life was turned around after rescuing a stray cat. ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’ tells the tale of London street busker James and his feline companion, Bob. … Continue reading
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Busker signs £2m record deal
Kristyna Myles has signed a £2m record deal after spending seven years busking but still performs on the streets. The singer-songwriter from Leceister has signed a five album deal with Universal after being spotted by music executive Perry Hughes on … Continue reading
Busker comes to London 2012
The official song for the New Zealand Olympic team for London 2012 is written by a professional street performer Sam RB. The musician, who often busks in Auckland, will head to London where she will meet athletes and perform at … Continue reading
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IDrum: the new generation?
Finding street performers in zone 1 that draw crowds isn’t difficult, but finding ones that draw big crowds, entertain their audience and offer something new, is a rare treat. A few months ago, I was rushing down Argyle Street, near … Continue reading
London Underground Busking Scheme
The Transport for London (TFL) busking scheme was set up in March 2003 – next year will be its 10th anniversary. Since it was started, over 10,000 applications for busking permits on the underground have been received. Initially the scheme … Continue reading
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