The article discusses the recent court decision regarding the banning of amplified music from busking in Leicester Square, London, due to noise levels exceeding 100 decibels, which is disruptive to the local environment. Organizations such as the UK Noise Association highlight the need for such measures, as amplified music can interfere with daily business activities. The piece also explores suggestions for potential regulations, including a ban on amplification, and features various reactions, reflecting the diverse opinions surrounding public performances and noise control in urban settings.
The court rightly ruled that this was unacceptable. For those disturbed by the noise, in the words of the song, things can only get better.
Might not the problem of noisy street performers be solved by banning amplification, especially singing or playing along to backing tracks, which is really just karaoke?
This works both ways. If you like talking to yourself when out and about, stick in your earbuds and everyone will assume you're on the phone.
A plea to people in the US: please Make America Boring Again.
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