Council erects code of conduct for Glasgow buskers

A consultation on buskers last year found they were generally well received, but a minority were inconsiderate to businesses and the public.

The new signs explain the guidelines and the potential consequences of being a nuisance.

“I’ve had people ask me to move on before and you just move on, it’s not a problem,” said Laurie.

“I just try to keep away from any problems if I can, but I’ve heard of other people getting asked to move on in more aggressive ways.

“But generally I think it’s quite respectful between buskers and businesses.”

However, he said busking had become more “chaotic” in recent months.

“There’s been a lot more people coming up to me asking for things and asking if they can do a song,” he said.

“I have to keep saying no because it’s my job and I also had my case stolen down in the Merchant City, so it’s become a bit more stressful in some regards and you have to keep your eyes open.

“But Glasgow’s a great place to perform, there’s good and bad points.”