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Busking on Grafton Street

It is not illegal in Ireland to busk, however, if you draw a big crowd, the Garda (local Police) might move you on for blocking the way or causing a...

by Art Widak in Ireland on 24/10/2011

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, and Newton Faulkner promoted the busking competition, Rhythm of London 2011 together with girl group, The Lorelles. London, U.K. 28/03/11.

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Boris Johnson and Newton Faulkner promote busking competition

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, and Newton Faulkner promoted the busking competition, Rhythm of London 2011 together with girl group, The Lorelles....

by Julien Rath in United Kingdom on 28/03/2011

Arts & Entertainment

International Buskers Festival

Hemlock's ‘The Camel of Death!’ show at the eleventh annual International Buskers Festival in Auckland, New Zealand. 31/01/2011

by Jocelen Janon in New Zealand on 31/01/2011

BREAKING NEWS

24/10/2011 - Busking on Grafton Street - Ireland - It is not illegal in Ireland to busk,...
28/03/2011 - Boris Johnson and Newton Faulkner promote busking competition - United Kingdom - Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, and...
31/01/2011 - International Buskers Festival - New Zealand - Hemlock's ‘The Camel of Death!’...
12/09/2010 - Fire Performers Twirl, Juggle & Breathe Flames in Sussex - Canada - A street show of fire buskers...
22/07/2010 - Street Portraits Oslo: "Keep on smilin'" Jim Pizza, one man band - Norway - One of the veteran buskers of Oslo,...
12/02/2010 - People of the streets busking in Marseille - France - its the 4th story i am releasing of the...
29/05/2009 - Opening of Forth International Street Festival Buskerfest - Macedonia - Opening of this year`s “Buskerfest” -...

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Busking on Grafton Street
It is not illegal in Ireland to busk, however, if you draw a big crowd, the Garda (local Police) might move you on for blocking the way or causing a disturbance. Dublin, Ireland. Octobe...
Protest against anti-begging laws in Marseille
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The Gran Galà Pirata show in Caserme Rosse park, part of the Bologna Buskers Festival. Italy. 28th May 2011
London celebrates St George's day
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Boris Johnson and Newton Faulkner promote busking competition
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, and Newton Faulkner promoted the busking competition, Rhythm of London 2011 together with girl group, The Lorelles. London, U.K. 28/03/11.
International Buskers Festival
Hemlock's ‘The Camel of Death!’ show at the eleventh annual International Buskers Festival in Auckland, New Zealand. 31/01/2011
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Auckland Busking festival - New Zealand
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Fire Performers Twirl, Juggle & Breathe Flames in Sussex
A street show of fire buskers entertained the many spectators at the 25th annual Atlantic International Balloon Fiesta with daring acts of handling hot objects. Sussex, Canada. 12/09/20...
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Street Portraits Oslo: "Keep on smilin'" Jim Pizza, one man band
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