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‘Nuisance’ buskers banned from playing at iconic tourist hotspot

  • Buskers have been banned from performing in Leicester Square after a judge ruled the noise levels constituted a nuisance.
  • Global, which operates nearby, stated they were forced to rely on noise-canceling headphones due to excessive noise from buskers.
  • Councillor Matt Noble affirmed that street performers are a much-loved part of the city's identity, highlighting a need for balance with residents' needs.
  • The court ruling requires the council to suspend street performance pitches while they consider a fair solution, as noise complaints were documented during the hearing.
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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
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