Poll: Should buskers be banned from using amps until after 6pm?
That’s one of several new rules due to come into effect in Galway next year.
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That’s one of several new rules due to come into effect in Galway next year.
The new bylaws were introduced by Galway County Council.
A big crowd as in attendance for the annual event.
The scene on Dublin’s premium busking street can be competitive, one performer said.
They even made Simon Cowell get a bit emotional. Yes, really.
Glen Hansard was on hand to serenade residents and staff at the Dublin centre.
One man in the crowd said he feared he and his daughter would be crushed.
Street performers will also need enough material to play for 30 minutes without repetition
Councillors will decide on proposals to ban backing tracks everywhere, and introduce restrictions for Grafton Street performers
“He’s just such a beautiful young boy, I’d do anything for him.”
Bernard Davey’s performance has made a big impression.
Milo McCarthy has raised over €7,000 since starting the appeal.
ALL THE BOYS ON THE FÁS COURSE! ALL THE BOYS ON THE DOLE!
So much to love here.
Just a WANNA, just a wannnaaaaaa.
Mannix Flynn’s office was targetted early on Wednesday morning.
One source of relief for buskers will be the news that a proposed ban on amplifiers in Temple Bar fell flat.
One source of relief for buskers will be the news that a proposed ban on amplifiers in Temple Bar fell flat.
Fines of up to €1,500 could be imposed.
Glen Hansard, The Coronas, Paddy Casey and Damien Rice all joined the fun.
“Twelve years ago, it was bongos, now it’s generators and drum kits.”
The lads have said they’ll be hitting the streets.
Hansard asked those listening to “dig in and keep a few people off the street”.
Just what Grafton St needs on Christmas Eve… Bono.
It’s his birthday, so there’s some nice stuff about Bono in here too.
This carriage ain’t big enough for two saxophone players.
Busking, Kurt Cobain t-shirts and celebrity soccer.
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