Larbert primary school pupil Rachel rocks out as first performer at new city busking spot

Larbert Village Primary School maybe on its summer holidays now, but there was no rest for pupil Rachel Ronnie, 11, when she was given the chanceto be the opening act for the brand new Busk Stop at Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries.

The new initiative allows young buskers to perform inside the centre at a dedicated busking area for the very first time.

Rachel became the first performer to take advantage of the opportunity and belted out her set from noon to 1pm on Monday.

Mum Karen Blackwood, said: “Rachel’s singing career started as a toddler. She could sing before she could talk and being brought up in a musical household she’s thrived through the years.

"Busking since the age of 5 she’s found her calling in life. Singing is all she ever dreams about and one day she hopes she can entertain folk for a career.

“Rachel was thrilled to be asked to open the Busk Stop at Buchanan Galleries since Glasgow is her busking home. The people of Glasgow really do make Glasgow the place to busk.”

Kathy Murdoch, centre director at Buchanan Galleries, said: “We’re incredibly excited to launch our ‘Busk Stop’ with Rachel Ronnie’s performance. At just 11 years old, Rachel represents the talent, passion, and creativity we want to spotlight throughout the summer.

“Glasgow already has a buzzing busking scene, and we’re proud to be able to provide a platform that supports the next generation of artists."

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