Live music venues aren't always about refinement - they're often shabby and lacking in amenities. But there's not too many venues which could compete for grunginess with a little corner of Centre Place, Melbourne. The alcove is scattered with cigarette butts and scraps of litter, and there are often signs of rough sleepers taking shelter there. The street art is tagged and partly covered in peeling posters. Even so, it doesn't seem to be any deterrent to the buskers who frequently ply their trade there.
It might be the acoustics, but more likely it's the constant stream of punters seeking nourishment in the seemingly endless eateries which line the alley. Whatever the reason, it's a great spot to find some occasional lunchtime entertainment. The grungy backdrop doesn't hurt the pictures, either.
