Busking- The Do's And The Don'ts
Busking- The Do's And The Don'ts
Busking- The Do's And The Don'ts
Busking, or Street Performance can be a lucrative way of putting much-needed extra cash in your pocket, but before you hit the streets there are a few unwritten rules that are worth knowing about to keep you safe and profitable. Let me cut your learning curve by sharing a few tips.
Busking Do's
Check out where possible if you need a local busking permit, some places are more easy-going than others. If you plan to stay on the same patch for a good length of time it make's sense to keep onside with the local authority.
Check out if there is an allocated time limit in the area for busking, I know of places where you can only busk between 10am and 4pm, getting there at 3pm looking at a 3 hour stint would see you standing out like a spare part.
Provide variety in your music, people prefer it, and by varying your tunes you have more of a chance of hitting the pleasure button for people passing by.
Keep your performance at a reasonable noise level, you are there to provide a passing interlude and are fishing for change. Too loud will lead to you being abused by the public, believe me, I've been there! If you can be plainly heard at 50 metres you are probably too loud, have someone check you out.
Avoid busking right next to public telephone boxes, cash dispensers, post boxes and anywhere else where people need access.
Avoid complaints from local shopkeepers and business owners, look to overcome reasonable objections in a friendly manner, remember you're only minding that space for any future buskers.
Build empathy; engage people that show interest and allow for those that just aren't interested.
Look presentable and smile, people like people that smile.
Busking Don'ts
Don't assume it's ok to sell your merchandise such as Cd's etc. Some places have separate laws governing illegal trading, check it out first.
Don't perform within 50 metres of another busker, it's not the done thing, will make you unpopular and you don't need to get involved in a busking war.
Don't use any street furniture such as public seats or bins when busking, some people will consider you a nuisance and you don't need to do it.
Don't have a sign asking for, or hinting at payment, if people like you they will put their hand in their pocket.
Don't collect money for charity while busking, some places require a street collection permit and charity is a competitive business nowadays, you don't need competition, stick to being a busker.
Stick to the tips above while busking and you will go a long way to avoiding potential unnecessary conflict. Remember that busking isn't just a job, it's a way of life and can be very rewarding both personally and financially. Whether you're looking to travel around the world or make some extra cash in your own area, always look to improve your busking skills. It's always worth watching other buskers that do well and pick out pieces from their performance that may well be of benefit to you in the future.
Whether you're a complete beginner or a fully seasoned street performer you may want to check out the Buskers Bible at Hyperlink www.TheBuskersBible.com.
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