We welcome buskers and street performers in the central city area. To help keep our public spaces enjoyable for everyone, please follow these guidelines:
Where you can busk
- use the black circles marked on the CBD footpaths
- you may also perform on private land, with permission from the property owner.
- If you're performing outside a business, you must get approval from the business owner or staff before you begin.
Busking guidelines
To ensure a positive experience for both performers and the public, please:
- keep noise at a reasonable level at all times. Complaints often relate to volume, music type or when a performance loses appeal.
- avoid offensive language or behaviour
- do not obstruct pedestrian flow
- limit your time in one spot to avoid overcrowding and to give others a chance to perform
- do not solicit or actively ask for donations.
Selling food while busking
If you plan to sell any food as part of your performance, you must hold a valid licence to sell food.
Complaints about buskers
If we receive a justified complaint about a busker, we may ask the performer to stop or move on to another location.
If you have any concerns about a busker's noise level, behaviour or impact on the public space, please contact us.