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Foreign News
August 4, 1922
The Athena Press
Athena, Umatilla County, Oregon
What is this article about?
Report from London Times Weekly on the surge of street bands in London, possibly formed by unemployed musicians, earning over £5 weekly, more than theater orchestras, leading some to refuse such jobs.
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Money in Street Music.
Never were so many bands in London streets as now. Some are, or supposed to be, formed of unemployed; others, perhaps, spring from a pure desire to make our lives melodious. This music seems to be profitable. At Marlborough Street police court a member of a street band charged with obstruction was said to be making more than £5 ($25) a week. From a musicians' union comes the comment that this is no uncommon sum; and that street musicians have been known to refuse places in a theater orchestra. As they would earn there from £3 10s ($17.50) to £4 4 ($23.50), they have reason.—London Times Weekly.
Never were so many bands in London streets as now. Some are, or supposed to be, formed of unemployed; others, perhaps, spring from a pure desire to make our lives melodious. This music seems to be profitable. At Marlborough Street police court a member of a street band charged with obstruction was said to be making more than £5 ($25) a week. From a musicians' union comes the comment that this is no uncommon sum; and that street musicians have been known to refuse places in a theater orchestra. As they would earn there from £3 10s ($17.50) to £4 4 ($23.50), they have reason.—London Times Weekly.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
London Street Music
Musicians Earnings
Unemployed Bands
Theater Orchestra Refusal
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Outcome
street musicians earning over £5 ($25) per week, more than theater orchestra positions (£3 10s to £4 4).
Event Details
Increase in street bands in London, some from unemployed, profitable with earnings exceeding theater jobs; case at Marlborough Street court and musicians' union comments.