Busking

Busking permits are an approval for an itinerant musician, actor or street performer or group of the same (up to a maximum of 6 people) performing in a public place (in line with available conditions).

● Children under 16 will only be permitted to busk outside school hours and during daylight hours
● Permits may be obtained for 1-6 people
● Daily permit – permission to busk for one day only (in line with available conditions)
● Monthly permit – permission to busk for the period of one month, as stated on the permit
● If under 12 years of age, be constantly supervised by a parent/guardian and only perform in daylight hours
● For a person under the age of 16 to apply for a busking permit they require written permission from a parent or guardian

Eligibility

Anyone can apply for a busking permit.

You are encouraged to read the Street Permit Operating Policy and Guidelines document prior to applying.

How to Apply

To apply for a busking permit the following information must be supplied;

● Personal details such as name, address, phone and/or email;
● Date (whether a daily or monthly permit is required);
● 1 x Photo identification (eg. Drivers licence, passport, student id card, etc);
● 2 x non-photo identification (eg. Credit card, medicare card, etc).

A busking permit may only be obtained in person at the front counter of the Customer Centre at 25 Pirie Street, Adelaide during business hours.

Locations

● Busking must not impede pedestrian access.
● Busking is not permitted in front of prominent buildings, eg: Town Hall, Parliament House, Government House etc.
● Busking enquiries for the Central Market can be made by calling 8203 7495 on market days.
● The Adelaide City Council Busking permit does not extend to cover busking in the Central Market or inside the Adelaide Railway Station on North Terrace.

Guidelines

To view the guidelines click here 

If you have any questions regarding permits, please contact:

Adelaide City Council Customer Centre
During business hours 8.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Phone: 8203 7203
Fax: 8203 7575
Email: city@adelaidecitycouncil.com

Disclaimer

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