Long-Time Street Musician Clashes with New Resident Over Noise in Las Canteras

LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA A street musician and a local resident were involved in a heated verbal exchange on the promenade of Las Canteras, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, on the evening of August 21, 2025. The incident, captured on video by the musician, Freddy Suárez, highlights an ongoing dispute over noise from street performances. Mr. Suárez, who claims to have been performing in the area for 22 years, stated he possesses the necessary permits and adheres to local decibel limits. "I have been playing here for 22 years, and I have a permit," Suárez asserted during the altercation. He further claimed that local police had previously verified his compliance and allowed him to continue. The resident, identified by Suárez as a new arrival to the area, expressed strong objections to the noise, particularly from an amplifier used by the musician. She was heard threatening to contact the police. Suárez countered that the woman had previously caused issues with other local businesses and had allegedly assaulted another female performer by grabbing her neck and throwing her microphone. "You have problems with everyone," Suárez stated, urging the woman to "get yourself checked out." Comments from the public on social media were divided, with some supporting the musician's right to perform and others empathizing with the resident's desire for quiet. The incident underscores the challenges of balancing public entertainment with residential peace in popular urban areas.

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