The earliest records of busking — performing music or other entertainment in the street for monetary donations — can be traced all the way back to ancient Rome.
Today, buskers perform throughout our cities in trains, parks and thoroughfares. In this feature, “City Lights” producer Summer Evans decided to see how Atlanta’s busking scene compared to those of other musical cities.
In the city of Atlanta, buskers don’t need a permit. However, there are city codes around noise amplification and permissible monetary solicitation, which are available on the city’s Code of Ordinances website.
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