New code for city buskers
A CODE of conduct has been launched for buskers – which includes advice about varied set lists.
Complaints made about the artists on the Style Mile have forced council bosses into action.
BUSKERS are being asked to follow a new code of conduct after complaints about city centre behaviour.
Rules include keeping volume as a reasonable level, giving pitches a break – and having good quality material.
The move, from Glasgow City Council and Community Safety Glasgow (CSG), comes after bosses received complaints about noise from city centre businesses and residents.
A council spokesman said: “Street performing, including busking, is a time-honoured art form that adds to the attractiveness and colour of the city of Glasgow.
“Busking can help to create an enhanced atmosphere and provide pleasure to many people, both locals and visitors, while adding to the vibrancy of the city centre.”
Posters showing the Code of Good Practice for Buskers and Street Performers have gone up along the Style Mile and give guidance and legal aspects to consider while busking.
The spokesman added: “Perhaps due to the transient nature of busking or buskers not being aware of the impact their activity may be having on other city centre users, Glasgow City Council receives a number of complaints regarding negative relationships with buskers and adjacent city centre businesses/residents – particularly around amplified equipment.
“Glasgow City Council aims to find a balanced approach which allows all city centre users to go about their businesses without being duly impacted by the actions of others and the new posters will encourage respect and engagement between neighbouring businesses, residents and buskers.
“We will work with partners such as CSG and Police Scotland to ensure this happens.”
Buskers are also advised not to block streets. What do you think? Email letters@eveningtimes.co.uk