When you need a permit
If you want to perform in the Queen Street Mall, Reddacliff Place or the Valley Malls, you will need a busking licence. Licences are issued after a successful audition.
For more information please go to Brisbane City Council.
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
This licence remains in effect for 3 months.
Local Law 19 (Queen Street Mall)
Prospective buskers should contact the relevant agency for the precinct they wish to busk in:
Auditions will be held and an application completed at that time if the prospective busker is successful.
You cannot transfer this licence.
Auditions
New applicants must complete an audition of up to five minutes duration. Auditions are judged by representatives from Brisbane City Council and Brisbane Marketing.
For more information go to Brisbane City Council.
Brisbane City Council
Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.
Queensland local laws online database (Opens in new window)
