OVERVIEW
Busking or street entertainers can bring enjoyment to the community and add to the vitality of the street, it is important however, that these activities are conducted in a manner which compliments other activities within the township.
WHAT IS A BUSKER?
A busker is a person who plays an instrument, sings, dances, juggles, mimes, performs an act or entertains the public with either a performance or with visual art.
A busker is not allowed to sell or offer or expose for sale any article or commodity, or perform on behalf of any political or religious organisation
WHAT REGULATIONS APPLY?
The Mornington Peninsula Shire General Purposes Local Law Part 2 Section 13 regulates activities such as busking on roads or public places through a permit process.
A regulated number of permits will be issued at any one time at various locations throughout the Mornington Peninsula. The Shire Ranger team is responsible for assessing permit applications.
Permits are generally issued for a 3 month period, however a permit may be extended up to 3 times in a 12 month period without further application fee. This will be dependant on availability of location and the number of other applications received.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
The scheduled fee of $50.00 will be waived for children aged 16 years or younger or, in the case of a fund raising activity, for a registered charitable organisation.
PERMIT CONDITIONS
Applications to busk must have attached to them a letter of consent from the relevant trader group or Chamber of Commerce.
All permits issued will contain a number of conditions which must be adhered to by the performer. Failure to do so may result in the permit being amended or cancelled.
The requirement for public liability insurance will be assessed on each application received.
FURTHER INFORMATION
An application form for a permit to busk may be obtained from the Shire’s website or any of the Shire offices.
For further information please contact Customer Service on: 1300 850 600 or 5950 1000
Busking Information 20121206 – EPACS – Obj ID A4326545