Do you need a license to busk on Britain's streets?

Question

in case you need to know, i would be playing classical guitar. maybe a few pop/folk songs too.

Answer 1

Each city sets its own rules. The most recent answer is how it used to be in York but now you need to audition for a licence. Get in touch with the council of the town/city you will be busking in.

Answer 2

Play in Edinburgh at Festival Time - no problem ! Elsewhere you would require a license from the Local Authority .

Answer 3

No, but if there is a complaint you have to move on. If you get a licence then you can be moved on.

I know because the bagpipe man that stands out side my shop has a licence

Answer 4

Yeh I think so, but to be honest if you don't have one, the worse the police will do is ask you to move.

Answer 5

You need to run good to chase the chavs that steal the money dropped into your guitar case.

Answer 6

yes but sometimes you can just go out and busk, and then if the police move you on, fair enough.

Answer 7

yes