London Underground

“Auditions for busking on the London Underground (LU) have begun after a two-year gap.”

“LU will audition musicians every Thursday and Friday from 27 May to 2 July for a number of limited busking licences.”

“Over 700 people applied to get one of 38 designated pitches across 25 stations where musicians can perform to potentially thousands of commuters.”

“The 38 pitches, which LU likened to 'mini-stages', will be highly coveted as about 3.5 million passengers travel on the Tube network every weekday.”

“up to 800 jobs - including 100 managers, 450 ticket office posts and 200 other jobs - will be axed under plans to make savings of £16m a year.”