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Busking Permit - Byron Shire Council - New South Wales

Description

You will need this permit if you intend to busk or perform other forms of entertainment in a public place.

Busking includes playing a musical instrument, pavement art, singing, conjuring, juggling, mime, mimicry, dancing, puppetry, performance art, and other theatrical or visual activities.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Please contact the council to identify any eligibility requirements.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $31.00

One off application fee (you will also be required to pay a permit fee). Fees for 2025-26
Apply Licence All $19.00

12 month approval. Fees for 2025-26
Apply Licence All $6.00

Per month permit. Fees for 2025-26
Apply Miscellaneous All -

Public liability insurance fee will be provided upon application. Fees for 2025-26

Forms

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Comply All Busking Policy (Opens in new window)
Comply All Local Approvals Policy - PDF (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 1993 New South Wales

Regulation(s) name

Local Government (General) Regulations 2021 New South Wales

Application process

Apply

Applications under section 68 of the authorising legislation can be lodged electronically via the NSW Planning Portal.

To apply for this approval electronically, you must:

  • register for the NSW Planning Portal
  • complete the online application form
  • pay the prescribed fee.

Administering agency

Byron Shire Council

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.