'Busk stops' are being installed in a Welsh city to get people to sing more
The council is hoping that new signs will encourage people to busk across the city
Seven busk stops have been installed across the city centre in Newport
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Multiple busk stops have been installed across a city in south Wales in a bid to encourage more people to perform on the streets. Seven signs have been placed around Newport city centre by the council, creating designated places for buskers to sing in public.
The music scene in Newport has been thriving according to the council, with the inaugural Newport Music Trail in March being hailed a success. The free festival inspired event has also been confirmed for a second year, with next year's trail taking place on March 27 and 28 next year.
Now, seven 'busk stop' signs, funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund, have been placed across the city centre creating spaces to allow people to share their talents. Never miss a Newport story by subscribing to our newsletter here
The stops are located in Queensway (outside the railway station), High Street (near popular music venues the Corn Exchange and Le Pub), Market bus station, Upper Dock Street, near the junction of High Street and Bridge St, Austin Friars, Commercial St (near the Charles St junction) and Llanarth Street.
Councillor James Clarke, the council's cabinet member for regeneration and business growth, said: "Busking is a centuries-old tradition around the world and the city is no exception.
"We know from the work done on the place making plan for the city centre that street music is something that is appreciated by many people.
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"Regular visitors to the city centre will know that buskers often take up spots and entertain passers-by. We want to let them know they are welcomed and encouraged and the busk stops will help people know where to find them.
"Newport has a fantastic musical reputation and a thriving musical scene in many venues.
"We have recently announced that a second Newport Music Trail will be held next year following the wonderful success of the inaugural event in March. We want to widen that love of music in the city from the indoors to the outdoors.
"We also hope that the busk stops will be used for other forms of street entertainment and will attract new local talent as well as our regular performers."
There are multiple restrictions when busking in Wales that any street performer must abide by.
The council allows buskers with rules that you must observe such as:
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not making too much noise
not blocking public highways (footpaths, pavements, open pedestrian areas)
not displaying notices asking for payment
not carrying out street trading (you need a street trading licence for this)
only busking in certain parts of the town or for a limited period of time.
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