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Rock star Pete hits out at city busker ban

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August 25, 2025

ROCK star Pete Doherty has blasted a new rule banning buskers from parts of Birmingham city centre.

- KATY HALLAM

The Libertines wild man, who grew up in Bedworth, Warwickshire, has thrown his weight behind a petition slamming the council's ban on buskers in certain areas of the city centre.

Doherty, 46, shared the petition calling for the ban to be lifted in a post on his Instagram page.

The petition has been signed by more than 230 people so far.

It reads: "Birmingham has banned busking and street performing in its city centre under a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for at least three years, effective August 2025.

"The ban, which includes musical instruments and amplification equipment, was enacted by Birmingham City Council to address complaints about excessive noise and impact on businesses and residents.

"Areas affected include Victoria Square, New Street, and Temple Street.

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