Busking

[Raven]

Busking is a British term used in many areas of the English-speaking world. The place where a busker performs is called their pitch. People busk for a variety of reasons: for money, for fun, for attention, to meet people and socialize, for the love of their art, to practice their skills, or try out new material in front of an audience. Some buskers only work part time, while others make a living performing full time on the streets. Some buskers do professional entertainment gigs in addition to working the streets. A busker's income depends on many conditions including, the type and quality of the performance, the composition of the audience, the weather, the location and the time of day. Competition from other buskers can also play a key role. Some people make only pocket change from busking while others can earn a substantial income.



Anyone here been busking? Do you have buskers where you live?



I am going busking with my band tomorrow at a coast town called Cromer

 

[Nebulous]

I never heard that word before. Is that like a street performer?

 

[Raven]

Yea

 

[Jazzy]

I think where I live they are called street performers. We don't have any in my town but I saw tons of them when I visited New York City. Some are quite talented while some of them are just horrible. The ones I saw have some sort of collection money container and people just walk by and throw coins into the containers.



The one I wanted to see whille in NYC was The Naked Cowboy (Robert Burck), who can often be found playing guitar in his underwear in Times Square. I didn't, however, get to see him.

 

[Evil Eye]

Haven't seen any around here.

There were plenty in London and Paris though.

 

[Raven]

I hate English weather. We are not going now

 

[Flurry]

Bummer, and yay! I learned a new word!

 

[Jazzy]

I hate English weather. We are not going now

That's a shame as it sounded like it would be fun.

 

[Corleone]

Never been one and never have had them around here.