BUSKING IN OUR CITY

Guidelines

What is Busking?

In the context of Wyndham City Council’s Busking Guidelines a busker is considered to be a

person performing in a public place who is:

• playing an instrument or multiple instruments both conventional or self-constructed

performing music or other creative performance

• engaged in a dance routine

• engaged in other forms of public performance such as circus, street theatre, mime,

statue or spoken word

These criteria apply whether the busker is accepting money or not. Buskers may sell copies

making an online application.

Performance groups (eg. small bands, troupes) may apply as a group.

For applicants under 16 years, contact details and a letter of consent from a guardian should

also be provided.

The Application Process

Busking applications are taken via an online form. This form can be accessed by visiting

https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/form/arts-busking-in-our-city

Once your complete application is received and approved a permit will be issued to you via

Quality

To ensure the success of busking and activation activity in Wyndham City, a quality test is

applied to applications.

Applicants should provide at least one of the following for review by Wyndham City:

• A link to your music or performance on online

• A copy of a busking permit issued by City of Melbourne

• Testimonial from your music or performance teacher

Links and documents can be uploaded at the time of application or sent to

If none of these options are applicable you can make an appointment with Wyndham’s Arts

pre-book a spot or notify Council of their intent to busk in Wyndham. If a spot is already in

use by another busker, permit holders may proceed to another available appropriate spot

for busking.

Performances are limited to a total of two hours at a time at any one site. Buskers may

return to the same site provided a one hour break has been allowed. Buskers are permitted

to perform at the same site for only two sessions per day.

Buskers are required to carry their Wyndham City Council busking permit with them when

busking in Wyndham and to be prepared to show their permit and Covid-safe plan if

requested by an authorised officer.

Busking in Point Cook Town Centre

Buskers wishing to busk in Point Cook Town Centre should report to the Point Cook Town

Centre (Stocklands) Customer Service Desk prior to busking.

Buskers then leave their contact details with Stocklands staff and will need to show a

current Busking Permit from Wyndham City Council.

Busking Elsewhere in Wyndham

Local Laws and Busking

Local Law 16 Section 64 outlines the responsibilities and expectations of buskers performing

in Wyndham City.

being revoked and/or a fine.

Pedestrian Access and use of Footpaths

Buskers must always allow free access along pathways and must not position themselves

opposite the entry or exit to businesses or against the building line. Buskers must accept

responsibility for the impact their performance may have on other city services. Failure to

do so is a breach of the conditions of permit. In the event of wet weather, buskers may not

position themselves against the building line or under awnings.

General Area Times

Performances are limited to a total of two hours per day at any one site. Buskers may

return to the same site provided a one hour break has been allowed. Buskers are permitted

• close to entrances or on steps of train stations

• directly outside the Civic Centre

• any residential area

If your permit location is outside of the approved zones, you must notify and obtain

permission from any business owner who may be affected by your act/performance. If you

fail to notify the surrounding businesses and you are deemed to be a nuisance or

inappropriate, you may be instructed by an authorised officer to cease your activities and

your permit may be cancelled.

Cooperation with Wyndham City Council Staff

Buskers must follow all instructions given by a Wyndham City Council Authorised Officer or

Persons under 16 years of age

minute at a distance of 6 metres from the source of sound.

Lost Permits

Buskers may not busk without a permit being displayed or carried. If a busking permit is lost,

a new permit can be requested at Wyndham City Council.

Litter

It is the responsibility of the busker to ensure that the site is left in the condition that it was

found in and that measures are put in place to ensure that all litter is removed, footpaths

and paved areas are not left stained with any material, chemical or other stainable residue.

Covid-safe Busking

You can access Wyndham’s COVIDSafe Guidance for Busking.

Buskers must follow public health directions as advised by the Department of Health and

Human Services. For further information about Victoria’s current restrictions please refer

to DHHS.

If you require further assistance, please contact [email protected]

Cancellation of a Permit

Wyndham City Council may cancel, suspend or amend any permit at any time if:

• it is requested to do so by the permit-holder

• it considers that there has been:

o material misstatement or concealment or fact in relation to the application

for the permit