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Music to your ears
Don't miss the chance to see aspiring buskers audition for a coveted pitch on the Underground.
From Monday to Friday this week, between 10am and 5pm, talented musicians will perform in front of a panel of judges for a chance to win a busking licence at the following locations:
- Monday 18 September - Canary Wharf station
- Tuesday 19 September - Tottenham Court Road station
- Thursday 21 September - Westminster station
- Friday 22 September - King's Cross St. Pancras station
London Underground launched its licensed busking scheme in 2003 and holds auditions every two years. There were more than 600 applicants this year, with 325 being invited to audition for one of up to 100 licences.
The winning performers will join the likes of Ed Sheeran, Julian Lloyd Webber, Jessie J, Bob Geldof and Katherine Jenkins who have all busked in the past.
Did you know?
There are around 40 pitches across 25 central London stations. Some of the busiest spots are at Oxford Circus, King's Cross St. Pancras, Waterloo, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus.
Original article link: https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/news-articles/music-to-your-ears
