Our street musicians are not antisocial nuisances

Decision looms: Buskers in Cornmarket Street

Thursday 11 June 2015 / Letters

Thursday 11 June 2015

HAVING experienced serious antisocial behaviour for years, sadly from someone now deceased from a drug overdose, I know first-hand how upsetting and thoroughly draining it can be.
I am therefore rather perplexed as to the new antisocial public protection order regarding busking in Cornmarket Street.
I find the experience of venturing into town to be somewhat stressful and grim. However whenever I hear the wonderful music played by the street musicians I feel instantly calm and uplifted.
One day the most beautiful rendition of the classical tune of Ave Maria was being played. I was instantly transported to my father’s funeral where this song was played as his last request. It was a magical moment.

Another time a young student was playing her violin to raise funds for her music studies. I certainly cannot compare these wonderful street musicians to the harassment my family suffered that resulted in an Asbo being issued by Oxford City Council.
SUSAN THOMAS
Magdalen Road
Oxford

Promoted Stories

People who read this article also read

Former head of music at Bartholomew School banned from teaching for five years after costing students their GCSE grade

Comments (1)

Please to enable comment sorting

Our street musicians are not antisocial nuisances

JanetJ says... 6:56pm Thu 11 Jun 15 From what I have read nobody is seeking to stop buskers as you describe. Just limit the number/time they operate. Is that so unreasonable?

Score: 3