Street musician

Playing on the street can be seen both alone (most often with a guitar) and a large group. In this case, usually a coffer from a guitar (intended to fill it with chervonets) lies a little ahead of the performers, and in the district, Asker ^[2] snoops around - a person offering passers-by to stop, listen, and financially support the musicians. Evening hours are considered most suitable for performances: from 17 to 21, in the warm season - until midnight. And the most successful days are Friday and Saturday. At this time, people in their mass return from work or rest, walking around the city. Perfect mood to hear your favorite tune and support the musician.

The income of a street musician depends on the time chosen, the patency of the place, weather conditions, mood and luck. In Moscow, it ranges from several thousand per hour to several thousand per day.

In some countries and cities street playing is legalized, and in some - is not allowed. In some states and localities, musicians in local municipalities are given official permission to play street. For this, somewhere, the musicians need to pay a certain state duty, but somewhere the musicians are required to confirm their qualifications, for example, a document on special education or a special artistic commission that assigns musicians a certain degree of qualification for playing on the street.

In Russia, the activities of street musicians often fall under Article 20.2.2 of the Administrative Code of Administrative Offenses - in fact or fictitiously. Drunk street musicians can provoke a conflict situation, their behavior can cause fights. However, in recent years, playing on the street has acquired the features of professional activity; neither spectators nor musicians adore uncultured, cheeky behavior. Therefore, it is more often possible to observe cases of “imposing” a fine and accusations against street performers. ^[four]

In many large cities of the world ( Berlin , New York , Moscow, etc.) there are places where street musicians regularly perform.

Germany

In almost any city, a street musician will need a license. In Munich, for performances on the main square of Marienplatz (Marienplatz), you must pass the selection and pay for a resolution of 10 euros. 10 such licenses are issued daily: 5 musicians perform before dinner and 5 after.

One of the most famous incidents associated with street playing is the story of the expulsion of Arne Schmitt from the main street of Frankfurt am Main. Loud music is banned on city streets, and the performer's piano was equipped with an amplifier. Even the status of Arne did not affect the decision of the authorities: three albums released by him are successfully sold in Europe. And traveling around the world since 1997 with the notorious grand piano (weighing 385 kg), the musician gained people's love and popularity. ^[five]

Austria, Vienna

Favorite places of street musicians: the underpass to Karlsplatz (Karlsplatz), Stadtpark (Stadtpark) and Mariafilä Strasse (Mariahilfer strasse). In Vienna, it is forbidden to play the subway, but the exit space from some stations (for example, Florisdorf, line U6) is acoustically suitable for performances.

England, London

Street music making in London runs the http://buskinlondon.com/ . For regular full speeches, you must obtain a license. The project offers more than 30 musical "islands" in the London Underground and, of course, venues for performances on the street. Such as Camden and the tourist Covent Garden. On festival days, not only London musicians can appear on the big screens installed in the parks. The project places photos and videos from the straights sent by residents of other countries.

Russia

Moscow

Street music in Moscow is primarily associated with the pedestrian Arbat Street . Even during the existence of the USSR, Arbat in Moscow became one of the favorite places for street musicians and fans of street music. Although there was no official permission for street music making, at first law enforcement agencies were loyal to the musicians on Arbat. And from some time attempts to play music on the Arbat, however, as well as on other streets of Moscow, from the side of the police began to be regularly harshly suppressed. Since 2016, legal street playing is in effect in Moscow, but with restrictions, that is, not for everyone.

In May 2016, by order of the Department of Culture of Moscow, street performances of musicians were allowed in 27 Moscow parks, but by prior agreement with the park administration, if the musician, from the point of view of the administration, corresponds to the cultural concept of the park (according to Article 4.5 of Order No. 183 of 03/25/2016).

Also, a project was launched that allows musicians in a free order, having previously reserved a platform behind them, to perform at one of the 27 city locations.

Music in the Metro Project

In May 2016, 30 official permits were issued for playing music at three stations of the Moscow Metro: Kurskaya, Vystavochnaya, and Mayakovskaya. The competition was conducted by the Moscow Producer Center. About 1000 applications were submitted for the competition. The initial stage of the competition was closed. According to the electronic questionnaires with the attached video, the jury selected about 100 participants for in-person listening. The final stage of the competition, full-time audition - was partially open: there was a press. After the final stage of the competition, 30 permits were issued. Musicians who have received permission can pre-select and book for themselves the time and place to perform on the subway at any of the 3 authorized stations. Also, passengers of the Moscow metro can learn at the same service where and when musicians in the Moscow metro officially perform.

St. Petersburg

In St. Petersburg, there are many places where representatives of this professional community gather. We can mention the area near the Duma Tower , the area near the Savior on the Spilled Blood, Sennaya Square . Kazan Cathedral (left arch) - especially attracts novice musicians and lovers of strong drinks. The Hermitage turned out to be more attractive for night rendezvous and spontaneous music events. Nevsky Prospect on these or other sites is applicable as a boardwalk . Law enforcement agencies are generally quite tolerant of the spontaneous activity of musical talents , with the exception of quite rare cases of delinquent nature.

Ukraine

Kiev

Khreshchatyk (near TsUM ), underground passage under Independence Square, Krasnozvezdny Prospect (underground passages), Andreevsky Spusk, Kontraktovaya Square, Mariinsky Park.

Belarus

Minsk

In Minsk transitions to the metro station are especially popular with musicians. Yakub Kolas, Ploshcha Peramogi, Nyamiga , etc.

Zemfira Talgatovna Ramazanova, while studying at school, performed on the streets of her native Ufa . According to the popular version ^[6] , she performed the hits of Russian rock: Kino , Nautilus Pompilius . A similar repertoire for a number of modern street musicians. We have to admit that the famous singer did not street performances. A producer of the group Mumiy Troll Leonid Burlakov , to whom in 1999 got her demo CD.

Noize MC - Ivan Alekseev - received an extensive practice of improvised street concerts. Performances with the group took place approximately in the style that is now associated with the Noise-cult-performer. Abusive profanity. Therefore, it is not surprising that police squads sometimes interfered and interrupted street creative activities.

The history of ZAZ , the cheerful French singer Isabelle Geffroy, is most closely associated with street performances. Having received a good musical education, she has been singing in the streets of Paris since 2006. The opportunity to record a debut album was presented to her only in 2010. Interestingly, if the majority of stars do not strongly advertise the existing practice of street performances, then ZAZ, having become famous, continued to sing at its pleasure on the streets of its native city. She is well aware of the problems of street musicians. ^[7]

Edith Piaf began performing on the streets since childhood, having overcome the difficult path from Little Piaf in tattered shoes to the great singer who caused a stir in a solo concert in the Pleyel Hall. Below is a monument to the singer in the square of her name.

Benjamin Stanford - famous beat boxer Dub FX - is one of those musicians who value freedom and believe that creative expression and business are incompatible. He sells his own discs - on performances and through the Network - he has no producer, does not cooperate with organizations. This is a man to whom the street scene gives more than the space of concert halls. In an interview with ERB, the musician claims that he is not working for enrichment. He does what makes him feel happy, and those around him. This is the secret of popularity. ^[eight]

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  Street musician and his spirit. Germany

• Musician

• Street musicians in Berlin (video)
• Street musicians website
• Street musicians in Moscow - transcript of the meeting of the Commission of the Public Chamber of Moscow 11.08.2016
• Musicians in the Moscow metro - where and when they officially perform
• World Street Music - an international project about street musicians
• Street musician in England - profession or hobby
• International Festival of Street Music in Tbilisi // June 2016