I would suggest playing without amps, or am I being to simplistic?
Down my way Southampton makes it pretty impossible to busk, apply for license 2 weeks before, only busk in one of 5 dedicated spots to be pre chosen. So no one does.
Winchester is easier as one can just turn up andplay
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