Street performance (busking) licences
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Code of conduct for street performers |
About the street performance policy
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All street performers need to obtain a street
performance licence. Licences are issued to any performer who agrees to
the street performers code of conduct.
- Anyone over 14 (or younger with parental consent) can get a licence but licensees must comply with all the conditions in the code of conduct to keep it
- licences are free and valid for twelve months at which time you can reapply
- the licence must be displayed in a prominent, highly visible position on the performance pitch at all times
- a fee of $75 applies to replace a lost or damaged licence.
To obtain a licence, bring the completed application form and proof of
identity (eg drivers licence, student ID or passport) to 35 Graham Street.
Download the licence application form
(59k PDF)
Performances involving dangerous materials or objects
Any performances involving dangerous materials, objects or animals require a
special street performance permit (SSPP).
- SSPPs are free and valid for four months
- all general conditions applying to street performance licences apply to the SSPP
- SSPPs are issued to individuals and not groups. Each performer in a group must hold a current SSPP if they are to handle
dangerous materials or objects.
- a SSPP may be withdrawn if any of the conditions of the street performance licence is not meet. Any performer whose permit is
withdrawn is not eligible to reapply for at least one year.
To obtain a SSPP a health and safety review is required. The purpose of the
review is to assess the performer's awareness of safety principles and in
some cases view the actual performance. Contact
us to enquire about the review process for special
street performance permits.
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Reviewed June 2009
