I work as a paid "Busker" in a group at one location - it's a bit weird really as we get paid a standard fee plus we are encouraged to put down a collection box!!! as "Busking" is part of the entertainment.....

However - the points I wanted to make was that I appreciate the money freely given by the people who have enjoyed the music and songs we have performed far more than our fee. Not sure if this is begging or maybe "part time" begging!!!!!!

Another thing that is starting to creep in is the requirement for performers to carry their own Public Liability insurance (£3,000,000 in the above case!) this is being asked of us from several venues and local authorities that have previously carried insurance that covered the artists, venues and publics liabilities! and the requirement is also applicable to Buskers (in the true sense of the word!)

Keep Music Live? what with the 2 in a pub rule - public liability etc.... it's getting harder!!!

Take care and sing well...

Pete

I've just realised our Postman and Milkman don't whistle and sing any more - maybe there's a bylaw that I'm not aware of??