I am not British, so what does "Busking" mean?

[spazrock]

Hi,

I got this message from Andy Rourke's MySpace page:

Busking World Record 13-010-07

Hi all,

Just thought I'd drop you all a line to say that we are doing a world record busking event.
Come down and join us if you can - we are using this to draw attention to the second Versus Cancer gig ( 30-03-07). Another great line-up.
If you're up for actually busking - please contact the office on [email protected]
Or come down - drop some change in the guitar case!

Cheers - Ax

What does the word "Busking" mean? Raise money? Charity? Let me know please.

 

[virtually dead]

it's when you play/sing in the street for money

 

[the more you explore me!]

Busking is the practice of doing live performances in public places to entertain people, usually to solicit donations and tips. Those engaging in this practice are called buskers. Busking is a British term used in many areas of the English-speaking world. In the United States the term busking is almost unknown, buskers in the USA are called street performers or street musicians.

 

[Oh my god. it's Robby!]

thx 4 the 411

 

[spazrock]

it's when you play/sing in the street for money

Thanks you so much!! Ill have to ask you all the British terms that I dont know, but read on here!

 

[the more you explore me!]

They are everywhere on the London Underground, some of them are really good though.

my friend used to do it too, he is now with a band called Scanners.

 

[the more you explore me!]

That's pretty cool, I will have to see if I can find any material, what genre are they?

kind of indie rock, i suppose. they have a myspace page.

 

[Sphinx]

my friend used to do it too, he is now with a band called Scanners.

Scanners are great - I've seen them a few times is Matt your mate?

 

[the more you explore me!]

Scanners are great - I've seen them a few times is Matt your mate?

matt is a good guy... lovely infact... yes he is in a circle of friends. don't see him much but when we do we have a laugh

 

[Sphinx]

Nice one - they're a friendly lot. Their album is excellent.

 

[the more you explore me!]

Nice one - they're a friendly lot. Their album is excellent.

yes they are

i feel bad, as i haven't got it

should have to sort it out soon!