Busking auditions return for London Underground licence

London buskers audition to perform on the tube for the first time since pre-pandemic. TfL’s search for talent whose music “reflects the sounds of London”. Why busking on the tube is unlike any other gig. We speak with hopeful musicians hoping to secure a licence to perform on the London Underground. Plus, judge Anjali Perin explains what kind of musicians they’re looking for. In this episode:Audio and interviews with buskers: Francesco Masone, Cedar Rose Johnson, Aaron Wiggett and Hide TakemotoJudge Anjali Perin describes how buskers need to ‘adapt’ to changing mood on the tubeFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.