'Busking', (0) AS it is known in the UK, is 1 art of performing in public in the hope that people will pay you for it. The most lucrative places to busk in a city will usually be a busy pedestrian zone, such as a large square or shopping centre, or at a popular metro station, 2 the music can sound even better. Depending 3 the location and time of day, some buskers can earn a lot of money, while others, sadly, can play for hours without getting more than a few coins.
Some street performers make their living solely 4 playing music on a city's streets for the benefit of the passers-by and, often, we will walk past them without giving them any loose change. 5 is our choice, after all, whether or not to pay for 6 pleasure, and, sometimes, the performances are not to our tastes. Often, however, the quality of the music or act is 7 good that it stops us in our tracks, making us want to stand and watch. We shouldn't forget that popular artist, Ed Sheeran, started 8 as a busker, as have many famous musicians over the years.