Check if you need permission to busk

Use this guide to find out more information about busking, and whether you need a licence.

Other legislation

Buskers are not exempt from any requirements of the Environmental Protection Act.

Should a busker’s performance lead to complaints of noise nuisance, enforcement action to lessen the nuisance being caused will be taken by the Noise Control team.

Similarly, if a busker is found to be blocking or obstructing a public highway or footpath, they may be moved on by police officers.