Pseudonym Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Playing music on the street for money (busking)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I don't know, but you should probably make sure 100% before you try - maybe laws vary from country to country? Some guy absolutey murdered Yellow outside WHSmith a few weeks ago. I wanted to hit him with that guitar! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busking However, Wiki isn't always spot on lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 Yeah cuz someone suggested it as a way to raise money to go see coldplay Cant go if Im in jail though can I?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 No harm in giving it a go :) It'd have to be a proper jobsworth/git that would charge or fine you or send you to jail for busking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipoffools Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 It's probably fine, but maybe you should check with your local law enforcement, just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cadet Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 It depends on local bylaws. It isn't illegal on any grand scale. Some places you need permits, others it's fine to just start playing somewhere. As I understand it in places where it isn't so legal they'll usually just ask you to move along. Local research is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Yeah you need to get a permit from your local council.....well here you do anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Rose Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Not illegal in the fine county of Andovershire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 And over 1 year later and I still haven't busked! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Escapist Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 what a great bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Thanks *busks*:escaping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noonsun Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Don't think it's illegal, but good luck making actual money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy_o Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Nice bump, Nick. :lol: Have fun busking :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnspieler1012 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 depends on the location, town policy, property etc. Most of the time its fine though. My friend's gone busking and he told me he picked up fifty bucks in just a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Some guy absolutey murdered Yellow outside WHSmith a few weeks ago. He should definitely have been sent down for that.:stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FixYougirl Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 In France, it's legal to play music in the streets on Music Day which is in June. One can see people everywhere playing an instrument mostly guitar or small instruments. They put a hat on the ground in order for people to toss some coins. As for other days, it's considered as begging but it may happen people do it in the subway and they ask beforehand if they may do it at a supervisor in the subway. At seaside resorts in the summer, it's commonplace to see people playing music or dancing to eke out their living. I'm sure cops don't pay attention to it. They're either students or local people. In the U.S., I don't know whether it's authorized or not as laws are different. You should ask it on a legal website : www.findlaw.com and a lawyer will tell you about it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Rose Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 It depends on local laws, some require you to register with the council to get a license, some ban it outright and some are free-for-alls. If in doubt, check with the local council ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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