I dont mean specific places i mean what type of setting. A busy street for example...
2006-10-30 22:54:05 · 10 answers · asked by __razor__ 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Sorry, have to correct the Big Issue seller, it depends where you are busking as to whether or not you need a licence. Some towns have very strict rules and require a licence, eg. Gloucester. Others don't require a licence but all local authorities (usually the town council) reserve the right to ask you to move on if you are causing a disturbance or an obstruction to the highway. The police may also move you on if they've received a complaint about you.
A street where there is a lot of through traffic people wise, particularly pedestrianised shopping areas are ideal, but be aware that the shop keepers may not enjoy what you're doing and that can cause problems.
Don't block windows where there are displays, particularly during sales time, as the shop keepers get funny about it and avoid using amplification as this can get you into issues of noise polution.
I'd recommend starting with a short session, then working up to longer as it's actually really tyring to do for long periods. Now is not the best time to start as it's getting way too cold!! Start in spring and work up until the end of september.
2006-10-30 23:10:47 · answer #1 · answered by H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a place that people frequent for their holidays or for day's off. Not sure where you live but here in England, we go up to the Lake District and you see buskers here and there in the villages.
Go somewhere like a fair ground or a coastal town (Brighton) where people are feeling relaxed and they have the time to stop and listen to you.
I think when people are on holiday they feel generally more generous and good spirited. They usually have a bit more cash on them and more time on their hands to listen to you.
It also depends on what type of busking you do. Wind-instruments, acoustic guitars, stringed instrument... Those usually go down well. Instruments like Bongo drums, and heavy guitaring might not go down as well with holidaymakers.
2006-10-31 07:07:52 · answer #2 · answered by quay_grl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get away with busking on a train do it. I used to busk on the Munich underground. I'd play a couple of songs, my mate would collect the cash. Two songs and you jump off and run onto the next carriage. Same two songs, different audience. I used to play Knockin' on heavens door and either That's Entertainment or I saw her standing there. After playing heaven's door for the 10,000 time I couldn't bring myself to play it any more. We jumped on the next carriage and someone requested it. "Sorry", I says,"don't know it". The guy says I would have gave you twenty marks if you did. I suddenly remembered it and was 20 marks richer! We got arrested loads of times and, although it was illegal, they let us go every time. One night the same cop caught us twice. "You're taking the piss " he says, but let us go on our way. Pick a place where it's not too busy if you're going to do it on the street. Underground tunnels are good, ie. tunnels leading to underground stations. Great acoustics, but try to make sure it's not too windy as the wind will put your guitar out of tune.
2006-10-31 07:13:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have sold The Big Issue so i know a thing or two...
Your best bet would be to find a small town - preferably an upmarket town where the people are wealthy, friendly and charitable.
Cities are a bit dry because the people arn't as friendly, so try a small town of about 10 to 20 thousand people you will be surprised at how much money you make.
And don't worry about a license you won't need one.
2006-10-31 07:01:37 · answer #4 · answered by bluenose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well im taking a guess here but yeah a busy street is gonna be a hundred times better than a street with no one in it!
2006-10-31 06:56:37 · answer #5 · answered by scragette2000 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A busy street because thats where the people are gonna see you but dont you need a license??
2006-10-31 06:57:14 · answer #6 · answered by Angelkiss85 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
somewhere where people loiter - where there are alot of cafes and shops. somewhere pedestrianised as well as people wont hang around next to a road - they'll stand around where its pleasant, like pedestrianised squares
2006-10-31 07:06:32 · answer #7 · answered by monkeynuts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a busy underground station
2006-10-31 07:48:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in a large field on your own
2006-10-31 06:55:59 · answer #9 · answered by dec g 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
depends what you sound like
2006-10-31 06:58:07 · answer #10 · answered by emma m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋