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Back to School for the Budgies
Budgieman Don Crown went back to school on 7th July when he entertained around 24 children at the Mare Hare Primary School for Deaf Children. The children joined in a very visual show by painting a budgie on the school window, playing games and joining in with the singing. Don said that seeing the children so happy with the show was very rewarding.
Entertaining the Stars
Budgieman made a special appearance at the Karaoke Box in Farringdon, London on Tue 11th June, entertaining the stars as they arrived for a special fund raising event. Visitors were amazed at the performing budgies and wanted their gasping photos taken. Laura from Iroquois PR agency said "Budgieman is a triumph to any party, a true entertainer!"
Busking in Covent Garden
Budgieman, who was one of London's original buskers in Covent Garden, appeared on BBC Radio London breakfast show on 5th April. The programme was discussing busking in Covent Garden as local landlords are saying they are too noisy. Budgieman used to perform there in the late 70's and drew audiences of hundreds. The council at the time found an old law aimed to prevent wild animals such as tigers appearing and used this to move Budgieman away.
Getting Ready
As the winter slides away, Budgieman is getting ready for the summer season and rehearsing his budgies. He will be performing on the South Bank when the weather is better and also at private parties for children and adults.
Winter is coming
The winter is almost hear and so Budgieman and his budgies are now having a rest from the summer performances and will be back again in the spring.
Thames Festival
Budgieman was one of the best artists performing on behalf of the Mayor of London at the Thames Festival held Saturday 15th September. Southwark Bridge was turned into a magical beach where Budgieman will performed. The organisers had to introduce crowd control as too many people wanted to watch the performance that was almost blocking the bridge. Early in the day one of the new budgies got scared by a popping balloon and flew away. A girl rushed to tell the Thames Firerfighter who then sent a boat upstream and they found the budgie floating and brought it safely back to Budgieman.
Facebook
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Now on iTunes and eMusic
You can now buy Budgiemans latest album or individual songs from iTunes or emusic to play on your MP3 player or computer.
I Don't Like Smoke
Don Crown wrote I Don't Like Smoke a few years ago to promote how bad smoking and second-hand smoke is for us. The lyrics tell the story - Smoke... I don't like the smoke... It makes me choke... It ain't know smoke... I want to breath the air god give me. The song is available for download or on the latest album.
Animals Don't Like Smoke
As Britain introduces non-smoking on 1st July in enclosed public spaces Don Crown (Budgieman) also asks pet owners to think about animals who also can suffer from second-hand smoke. Research as shown that our treasured pets are more likely to get cancer and other diseases if they live in a house with a smoker. Dogs have very sensitive noses, cats are known to lick their smoke filled fur and birds suffer with their tiny lungs having to filter second-hand smoke. So if you are a smoker, be more aware of the damage you could be doing to your pets and well as yourself.
Not just Wimbledon
Not on Wimbledon is effected by the bad weather in London recently. Rain and wind are not ideal conditions for Budgieman and his budgies to perform on the Southbank. When the weather improves they will be back in action.
On The Radio
Since appearing on Britain's Got Talent Don Crown (Budgieman) has been appearing on many local radio stations including LBC and BBC Radio London telling about his performance and promoting his music. This has spurred him into writing a new song On The Radio which will be available soon.
Budgies Got Talent
Budgieman is due to appear on the regional finals of ITV's Britain's Got Talent on Monday 11th June. Be also prepared to see him on ITV2 later in the evening with backstage gossip. You can also send Budgieman comments after the show.
BBC Sports Show
Don Crown featured on BBC Radio London with Caroline Barker on 3rd June, helping them launch their new summer sports programme.
New album now released
From May 2007 "Sounds of London 2007" is now exclusively available to order from this website. Containing new unreleased tracks, plus the much love oldies.
Read more about the album and Budgieman's music.
Budgieman meets the Mayor
On 23rd April, St.Georges Day, Don Crown presented a special cheque to the Mayor of Southwark's Common Good Trust - a charity that he collects for whilst busking on the Southbank. The Mayor was thrilled with the work Budgieman is doing to raise money for his trust.
Budgieman get's radio support
Budgieman has been featured on LBC Radio recently. Richard Midson is following up on a story that Budgieman is being branded an illegal trader by the local council and they are trying to stop his show. He is just a kind busker entertaining visitors to the Southbank.
Budgie audition puts Mr Nasty in a flap
Budgieman who auditioned for X Factor Simon Cowell says TV's Mr Nasty must have a soft spot - because one of his performing budgies loved him.
Read the story in the Barking & Dagenham Recorder.
Animal Welfare
Budgieman supports the new Animal Welfare act which encourages duty of care for all animal owners. Being a registered animal performer he knows all about caring for animals.
Read more about animal welfare.
Spring is here
The warmer days are now with us. Subject to good weather, Budgieman will start performing on the Southbank at the weekends.
Such Talent!!
As you all know, Don Crown (Budgieman) is a very talented person. He is even recognised as such by TV film companies and is now taking part in talent show auditions for national TV. Keep tuned in for more news.
New album now released
Just just before Christmas 2006, "Sounds of London" is now exclusively available to order from this website. Containing new unreleased tracks, plus the much love oldies.
Read more about the album and Budgieman's music.
Budgieman on the Radio
Don Crown, the Budgieman, has continues to appear on phone-in shows on London radio stations. On 16th November he will be visiting LBC for the Iain Lee show.
Winter is Coming
Winter is coming and it is too cold and windy for the budgies to perform on the Southbank. They are now in their special avery for the winter and only come out for the occasional event such as media appearances and parties. They will return to the Southbank after April.
New Album to be Released
Keep an eye out for the new Budgieman album which is to be released in time for Christmas. It will feature some new unreleased songs, including the Budgieman Party Mix. This can be previewed on Don Crown's MySpace.
Budgieman on the Radio
Don Crown, the Budgieman, has more recently been appearing on phone-in shows on London radio stations such as LBC and BBC Radio London. As a regular contributor he some times sneaks in his Budgieman song for the millions of listers to enjoy.
Chat Magazine
The Budgieman story and interesting facts behind Don Crown, the Budgieman is in Chat - one of the UK's best selling weekly magazines out on the shelves 27th July. Visit your newsagent from Thursday 27th July as they sell fast and it is only on the shelf for less than a week.
Budgieman Music CD
Don Crown, the Budgieman, has released his first music album to complement the music also available via internet download. The CD is available to purchase from the Budgieman Music.
Budgieman Drawings
Don Crown, the Budgieman, has created a number of line drawings. These are available as free gifts for the children to download and colour in. They are available from our Budgieman Gifts .
Budgieman goes to Hollywood
Hollywood film company filmed the Budgieman in action for the UK Channel 4 web-TV programme "This is a Knife". The film is included in the webcast programme transmitted 29th June 2006. You can watch the 29 June programme now.
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