Apply for a street performance permit

You will need a street performance permit if you intend to engage in busking activities in Frankston City, such as:

playing a musical instrument
singing
giving a recital
creating art or performing.

Street performers are required to:

Have Public Liability Insurance (See Below)
hold a valid street performer permit
visibly display the valid permit while performing
follow the Busking Code of Conduct and comply with the Street Performance Permit Conditions(PDF, 963KB)
comply with local laws at all times.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI)

Street Performers are required to hold their own public liability insurance for the life of the permit (twelve months) and supply a certificate of currency as part of the application process. Absence of appropriate coverage may expose them to personal liability. In the instances where a street performer does not hold public liability insurance, coverage will be provided under a separate general liability policy taken out on behalf of hirers of Council owned or controlled facilities, participants of Council run or Council approved events or programs or permit holders. A fee of $15.00 will be incurred. Please contact Frankston City Council on 1300 322 322 for a copy of the Public Liability Insurance Policy document for coverage details of inclusions and exclusions.

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Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

a certified copy of photo identification including the applicants name and current address
3-4 digital files (for assessment criteria please see Street Performance Permit Conditions), such as:
- links to your music, performance or visual files
- links to YouTube
- links to your website
- links to videos appropriate to your art form
- other suitable digital files
- Current copy of your PLI Certificate of Currency
any other supporting documentation that may benefit your application, such as testimonials from previous street performances
evidence of developed and varied repertoire (for assessment criteria please see Street Performance Code of Conduct and Permit Conditions(PDF, 963KB) )

Step 2.Download the following forms

Step 3.Submit your application

Send your completed forms and supporting documents to:

arts&culture@frankston.vic.gov.au

Step 4.What happens next?

We will notify you of the outcome of your application within 21 business days.

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Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

a certified copy of photo identification including the applicants name and current address
3-4 digital files (for assessment criteria please see Street Performance Permit Conditions), such as:
- links to your music, performance or visual files
- links to YouTube
- links to your website
- links to videos appropriate to your art form
- other suitable digital files
- Current copy of your PLI Certificate of Currency
any other supporting documentation that may benefit your application, such as testimonials from previous street performances
evidence of developed and varied repertoire (for assessment criteria please see Street Performance Code of Conduct and Permit Conditions(PDF, 963KB) )