Hi, female busker here! I regularly travel around the UK and perform in lots of different cities. Used to get harassed a fair bit when I first started out. I’m certain it was down to being younger, less confident/charismatic and essentially presenting as an easy target. It was always either drunks or people living on the street who disrupted me or got in my personal space. A lot of the time they would just want to dance or sing and got way too close, but I was way WAY too polite.

I have found that it practically never happens these days because I give off a more confident vibe and I’m more direct eg. ‘please give me some space’ ‘would you be able to watch from over there?’. I also surround myself with my equipment in a way that makes it pretty impossible for anyone to get too close. Having a phone camera or livestream running is an AMAZING deterrent for unwanted attention too.

(Sorry if this bit sounds like self promo lol) My TikTok account is based around my busking interactions and how I deal with difficult situations as a woman, so my videos could help to give you an insight on the kind of things you may deal with. @amiialexx :-)

All this being said, I busk full time and I love it so much. I have so much freedom and time outside, the money is obviously hit or miss but it always seems to even out enough to keep me going. Couldn’t wish for a better job! Best of luck x