The hunt for Northern Ireland’s next big busking act is back with the return of BOOST’s Busker corer competition. Now in its third year, the energy drink brand has teamed up with Belfast One, bringing the showcase to some of the busiest spots in the city. The return also marks the biggest prize fund to […] The post Musicians Wanted for BOOST’S Busker Corner appeared first on Chordblossom.| Chordblossom
It’s a Friday night at Chief Sullivan’s, an Irish-themed bar in North Beach, and The Irish Newsboys are about to perform one of their signature Irish tunes. But don’t expect to hear a song about leprechauns and pots of gold. The Newsboys’ repertoire favors songs about Irish freedom like “The Rising of the Moon” and ... The post He rode the rails, he slept on the streets, Kevin Fagan spent decades reporting on the homeless for the San Francisco Chronicle first appeared on San Franc...| San Francisco Senior Beat
Street busking musicians are more help than nuisance to the police. It takes just one police constable to yank a few cords, cancel expression and remove vitality. Karnataka police recently prevented musician Ed Sheeran from busking on Bengaluru’s Church street. This incident is a reflection on how what is legal may not be legitimate, and […] The post What Else is a Street For, If Not to Perform appeared first on Spontaneous Order.| Spontaneous Order