The world's largest street performance programme
We are gradually re-starting our private land busking schemes in line with the official UK government advice regarding the global pandemic.
If you are already on our roster, we will be in touch to schedule slots as they become available. Please wait for us to contact you.
New applications are not yet open. We will announce this shortly.
Thanks for your patience. We are working very hard to open up as many circuits and performer opportunities as possible.
Photo by Rupert Caney
THE BUSKERS' CODE
Busk in London is a non-profit initiative supported by the Mayor of London
and managed by Found in Music
To find out how to busk in London
click here to read The Buskers' Code*
*This code was collaboratively written by performers, the Metropolitan police, land owners, local businesses and local councils
ABOUT US
We curate over 12,000 hours of live music and street performance on busking pitches across the capital each year
We have over 600 performers on our talent roster and work with private land owners and brands to create performance and earning opportunities for artists
Sign up to get involved in 2021
Photo: KT Tunstall at Wembley Park on International Busking Day 2019
PERFORMERS
BOOKING PERFORMANCES
AMBASSADORS
Find out
about our artist Ambassadors including Nile Rodgers, KT Tunstall & Jack Savoretti
MORE INFO
LONDON'S STREETS ARE PAVED WITH TALENT
You never know who might spot you performing on our pitches!
Hattie Briggs was spotted by Alfie Boe while performing on our Network Rail busking pitch at Paddington Station. He then took her on the road as his support act. The 22 date tour culminated in the Royal Albert Hall.
Lucy May Walker was also spotted recently by Jeremy Vine while performing on our pitch at Charing Cross Station. He invited Lucy to perform live on his BBC Radio 2 show, followed by his TV show.
Well done Hattie & Lucy May!
Join our performer community on our Busk in London social pages @buskinlondon today.
INNOVATING WITH TECHNOLOGY
ACCEPT CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS
We partnered with iZettle in 2018 to create a new software patch to
pre-set contactless tipping amounts and keep the payment units awake.
This tech innovation was a world first and enabled passers by to quickly and easily
tip a busker without having to wait until the end of a song.
2021
Contactless payments are more important than ever due to the global pandemic.
Click on the link below for all information on our exclusive Busk in London iZettle partnership and how it works for performers.
https://gb.izettle.com/busk-in-london
Once registered you will need to switch on the specially designed Repeat Payments app in the iZettle Go app to ensure a smooth busking experience. To learn how click here
We created International Busking Day in 2015 as a hashtag campaign to help raise the profile of street performance and celebrate talent
Now in its 7th year street performers participate all over the world. International Busking Day 2021 takes place on 25th July.
More info to follow.
BRAND PARTNERSHIPS
We like doing exciting things with brand partners so get in touch if you'd like to discuss some ideas
Photo below: Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits launches the bus wrap campaign in association with Gibson and Busk in London performers
