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Busking

Busking is a huge part of Scottish culture, but in order to make sure everyone is well there are some restrictions. For example busking on streets is only permitted between 9am and 9pm, there cannot be two buskers within 50 metres of each other and they must play at an acceptable volume. You do not usually require a licence to busk in Scotland but it's important to check the rules of the city before busking there as under section 54 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, Police Scotland can request buskers and street performers to stop if their performance disturbs the public.

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The busking communities all over the world are small, but close-knit. Non-profit company Keep Streets Live campaign to protect public spaces for live music and showings of the arts and also campaign for freedom of expression and protection of public spaces for marginalised communities.

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The Busking Project is a worldwide community which brings together buskers and provides them with connections, opportunities, promotion and support. They are currently developing technology to help buskers such as cashless tips and links to hire buskers for events.

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Recording music in Scotland as a beginner is easier than ever with the amount of independent studios available. Some of the most highest rated within glasgow alone include Gorbals Sound Recording Studio, Headhunter Studios, Carlton Studios and PIRATE.COM. These venues offer all the necessary equipment and software for those looking to get started with recording, editing, mixing and producing music of their own. 

Studios

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Venues

Glasgow is a cultural powerhouse, meaning many companies choose to have their home buildings in the city centre. Music is a huge part of Glasgow's culture and community which is shown clearly through the amount of music venues within the city.

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The current Barrowland Ballroom (Barrowlands) was opened on Christmas Eve 1960 after being rebuilt following a fire which largely destroyed the original 1934 building. This venue features a distinctive animated neon sign on the front which is thought to be the largest of its kind in the UK. "The Barras" is a popular concert venue known for its acoustic, holding around 1940 people and played at by Biffy Clyro, Oasis, The Clash, Foo Fighters and U2. 

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SWG3 is a versatile independent venue for arts exhibitions, gigs, club nights, corporates lunches, studio spaces and more, but what makes them stand out the most is their mission to be net-zero by 2025. They contribute to helping the environment in many ways, but a few include:

  • Capturing the energy created by crowds and using BODYHEAT to reduce their carbon footprint,

  • Reducing their operational carbon emissions by 17% and

  • Opening a community garden to be used by the public after Spring 2023.

You can find out more here: SWG3 Going Net Zero

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