Okay, so I didn't play today, but I did manage to get my busking permit! I now have an official Oxford City Council busking permit. It's got my picture on it, my signature (saying that I will not violate their "Busking Code of Practice), and their nice little code of practice on the back.
Here are some do's and don'ts:
Do: "Smile, enjoy yourself and entertain others!"
Hahaha! So lame!
Shut it.
Don't: "Perform in a manner that is dangerous to yourself or to the public."
Duly noted. I will try not to impale myself with my cello.
Do: "Only perform within the designated entertainment areas."
Anger rising.
Don't: "Position yourself on a footway or highway in such a way that could be deemed as begging by passers by or the Police e.g. sitting on or wrapped in a sleeping bag or blanket."
Hahahaha! Looks like you're shit out of luck, buddy!
Son. Of. A. Bitch. How am I supposed to make money? Ah. Awwwwww. I guess I'm going to have to start shaving again.
Do: "Hold an Oxford City Council busker's permit."
Success!!!
Dude, I'm tired. Stop trying to hold a man down. I'm going to rock it out tomorrow. You'll see...