Apply for a busking permit

If you want to busk on land owned or managed by Nillumbik Shire Council you may need a permit.

Council land includes:

  • local roads not maintained by VicRoads
  • footpaths and nature strips
  • parks, reserves and playgrounds.

If you don't have a permit, you may get a fine.

Busking includes any form of public entertainment that you provide to raise funds for personal gain or to donate to charity.

School students can busk without a permit

If you are a student at a school located in Nillumbik you don’t need a busking permit. But you will need to:

  • use the proceeds for educational purposes or personal development
  • avoid blocking pedestrian traffic
  • busk during daylight hours.

How to apply for a permit 

Apply online

Step 1.Make sure you have public liability insurance

You will need to provide evidence of current public liability insurance for a minimum of $20 million.

Step 2.Get written permission from the shop owner or manager

If you want to busk outside a shop, you will need written permission from the owner or manager of the store. 

Step 3.Submit the online form

Apply for a permit to busk

Fees

Criteria for issuing permits

To find out more about the criteria that Council uses to make a decision about this permit, see our Nillumbik General Local Law 1 Procedure and Protocol Manual(PDF, 2MB).