Before you apply

Amplified busking permit application

Before you apply

The Busking Guidelines found on our website contain essential information that may impact your application. Please read these before completing this application.

How to apply

Submit this form with the required supporting documentation:

Proof of identity / current address (e.g. passport or driver's licence)
A current photo
Parent/guardian details for persons under 16 years of age
A copy of your Public Liability Insurance (if applicable)
Link to the applicants performance for assessment - YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud or similar.

Fees for 2024/25

6 months - $30
12 months - $55

Amplified busking permit restrictions

The permit is for musicians and singers of live music only
Buskers can only perform between the hours of 9:00 am and 9:00 pm and must only perform for a continuous maximum period of 30 minutes followed by a 10-minute break (maximum of 2 hours stationed in any one location).
Do not busk outside ATMs and your busking performance must not impact on businesses or the public. The locations in which amplified busking may be permitted is limited to the locations listed on our website.

Further information

Phone: 03 9209 6777
Email: eventpermits@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Website: portphillip.vic.gov.au

Please allow 5 working days for the assessment of this application once submitted.

Your details

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Contact number *

Address

Street address

City

State

Postcode

Are you over the age of 16? *

YesNo

Parent/guardian details

First name *

Last name

Email *

Contact number *

I am the parent/guardian of the applicant and give permission for the applicant to complete this application form to apply for a busking permit. *

I acknowledge and understand that the applicant must accompanied by a parent/guardian when performing. *

Parent/guardian signature *

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Performance details

Activity details

Character Name / Stage Name (if applicable)

Nature of performance *

Type of musical instrument (if applicable)

Number of people involved in performance *

Permit duration *

Supporting documents

Public Liability Insurance (PLI)

Buskers must be covered by PLI.

Please select an option *

I would like to be covered by Council’s Public Liability InsuranceI have my own PLI coverage

Council’s public liability insurance

All Minor Events held within the City of Port Phillip are required to have public liability insurance with a minimum of $20,000,000 coverage.

Event organisers must provide a copy of their own insurance policy along with the application form or purchase cover through City of Port Phillip by completing this form and paying the premium.

If an event organiser is engaging any third party providers for services (such as the hire of equipment, provision of catering, etc.) they must provide Council with a Certificate of Currency from each provider.

Premium including GST and stamp duty $38. The $38 fee will be added to your invoice.

Insurer

Council

First name *

Last name *

Address *

Street address *

City *

State *

Postcode *

Date of permitted event *

Location *

Purpose of permit *E.g. wedding, birthday party etc.

Subject to $500 excess each and every loss

Upon the payment of the prescribed premium and completion of this form your liability as permit holder is indemnified, subject to the terms of a master policy issued by QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd.

In the event of any claim, or the happening of any circumstances which may give rise to a claim, you must advise the Council’s Risk & Assurance Unit on (03) 9209 6588 as soon as possible.

Signature *

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Please upload a copy of your PLI coverage *

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Public Liability Insurance

Supporting documentation

Proof of identity (Photo ID with address) *

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E.g. passport or drivers licence

Upload your headshot/photo *

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Please include a link to your performance for assessment *E.g. YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud etc.

Privacy and declaration

Declaration and acknowledgement

I have read, accept and understand all the conditions and restrictions outlined in the Busking Guidelines. *

I declare that I am the applicant; and that all information in this application is true and correct. *

I will ensure that the permit is not sold, transferred or assigned to another party. *

I acknowledge that failure to comply with these conditions will result in cancellation of the permit, a fine and/or legal action. *

We sometimes receive requests for buskers’ contact details (usually from people wishing to engage the services of buskers).

Do you wish for your details to be shared? *

I agree to my details being givenI do not wish my details to be given

Data privacy and collection

The personal information requested on this form is being collected by the City of Port Phillip (CoPP) and will be handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. This information will be used solely by the council for that primary purpose or directly related purposes. It will be treated in compliance with the CoPP Information Privacy Policy and the Information Privacy Act.

Yes, I give permission for the City of Port Phillip to store and process my data. *

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