Busking permits

The City of Yarra supports the arts community and recognises that busking contributes to the cultural life of the local area. Council wants to ensure that busking is well managed and has a positive impact on the City of Yarra, in particular to all residents, traders and visitors in and around our local shopping precincts. To achieve this, Council has developed a busking policy.

This busking policy aims to add vitality and character to our local shopping precincts, making them more attractive for people to visit.

How to apply

A person must not busk on any road, footway or council land unless they have first obtained a permit (as per Council's Roads and Council Land Local Law No. 2 ).
Busking includes singing, juggling, dancing, playing musical equipment and engaging in other performance activities.

Council officers consider each separate application on its merits.

You may apply for a permit by writing to Council outlining your proposal. Please include:

• Your name and residential address
• Location where busking is to take place
• Dates/times of events
• Type of equipment to be used (if any)
• Type of activity/performance
• If busking is for private gain or for charity/community
• Previous experience
• Details of public liability cover.

When determining whether to grant a permit, Council officers will consider:

• Nature and duration of the events
• Location and time of events
• The effect on community amenity and public safety
• Any other relevant matters.

Timeframe

Applications are normally processed within 7 days.

Costs

Current Fees: 

Short term (< 7 days) $10.00

Busking Policy

Application For Temporary Busking Permit

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Further information

Community Amenity
Richmond Town Hall
333 Bridge Road Richmond
Telephone 9205 5063
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Links

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