Busking Cancer has raised over £200,000 for Cancer Research UK since being founded in 2006.

Busking Cancer has raised over £200,000 for Cancer Research UK since being founded in 2006.

Proudly supported by our patrons Rod Stewart and Suggs with their launch gigs inspiring thousands of signed and unsigned bands to busk across the UK.

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“Busking Cancer is not only spreading the music around but spreading the word about saving lives through Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work. I’m a survivor of cancer, so the cause is very close to my heart.”

Rod Stewart

“I’m really happy to be getting involved in Busking Cancer. I like the concept because it’s so simple – play your music, raise money for such an important cause.”

Newton Faulkner

“If you love music, what better way is there to share it than by getting out there on the street and playing for a new and random audience? Cancer Research UK saves lives – so get out there and sing about it with Busking Cancer!”

Suggs

Fancy Busking? Register below.

Busking Cancer will be celebrating its 20 year anniversary with a nationwide Busking Cancer Festival of gigs in venues across the U.K. and on the streets on Saturday 12th September 2026.

If you’d like to organise a gig or go busking on Saturday 12th September 2026 in aid of Cancer Research UK, then register your interest below by sending a message with your band name, whether you are signed/unsigned and the city/town/village location you are planning your gig/busking for. All bands must self organise their events including obtaining a busking permit if required. Busking Cancer will register your interest and contact you with an official fundraising pack 6 months ahead of the nationwide festival.

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Busking Cancer is a volunteer-led event co-founded by
Mark Warrick & Jamie Latty in aid of Cancer Research UK.