Busking

Busking is the practice of performing in public places to receive donations of money. Those engaging in this practice are called buskers.

People

Many people perform on the street for a variety of reasons. Children may busk to earn some extra pocket-money, and to practice their talent in front of an audience.

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Some otherwise unemployed people may busk during the day to earn some "tax-free" money. However, in some cities, such as New Orleans, street performers are licensed and taxed.

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Professional buskers make a living out of performing on the streets. Some of them report their income to the relevant authorities; some do not.

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Many buskers travel the world, performing at various festivals (such as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where street performers can perform at one of three allocated spots on the Royal Mile) and busking competitions.

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