Busking permit

All buskers need to apply for a permit to busk in the Byron Shire. 

Busking includes musicians, actors or street performers that perform in public in exchange for money.

To apply for a busking permit

Complete the online busking application form

You can also visit our customer service centre in Mullumbimby.

Fees

All busking permits now include public liability insurance (PLI).

• $31 for a one-off application fee, plus
• $31 for a yearly permit (fee includes $12 PLI), or
• $10 for a one-month permit (fee includes $4 PLI). 

Buskers under 18 years must still apply for a permit, however no fees will apply. Parental approval is required.

Busking requirements

• Buskers may perform for up to two hours at any one location within the Shire, or one hour at designated sites. Designated sites are in Byron Bay at Apex Park, Railway Park and Byron Visitors Centre. Refer to the Busking Policy for more information on designated sites.
• You must display the permit whilst performing.
• All amplified busking must stop at 10.30pm.
• No amplified busking is allowed between the hours of 10.30pm and 8.00am.
• Non-amplified busking to end at 12am midnight.
• No busking is to occur between 12am midnight and 8.00 am.
• Where electrically amplified sound equipment is used, it must not be powered by mains power or generators. Only battery power from sealed (gel) or dry cell batteries may be used.
• An audition is not required for a permit to be issued.