I was recently at the Beggars Fair, a one day event in Romsey and along with the set stages and pub venue, they had marked 5 busking spots. With 6 adults, a mobility scooter and 2 dogs there was not room for us in the session pub, so we set up in one of the spots. The good people of Romsey gave very generously and the nearest charity shop had an unexpected increase in revenue that day.

Why I am mentioning this is that its the first time I've seen a festival mark out busking spots, and I thought what a good idea it was.
Flora.

PS. Have you read Laurie Lee and his travels in Spain with his fiddle. Still one of my favourite books.