Busking and Street Performances

a busker playing a musical instrument

We recognise and welcome buskers and street performers in both the Campbelltown and Ingleburn CBD for the contribution these artforms make to enhance liveliness to our city.

Busking and street performances can mean performing singing, playing a musical instrument, a dramatic or dance performance in a public space for the purpose of receiving monetary contributions from members of the public.

Buskers are not paid or hired directly for their performance but rely on passers-by appreciating their work and choosing to pay the performer.

Busking Permits

Campbelltown City Council Street Trading Policy(PDF, 1MB) aims to reduce the potential for conflict and support a community-minded approach to how our common spaces are to be creatively utilised, whilst preserving the ambience and comfort of our existing public spaces for all.

All performers in Campbelltown City need a Busking Permit prior to any activity taking place, and you need to be 16 years or older.

All Busking and Street Performance permits are valid for three years and are currently FREE of charge.

How do I get permission to perform?

You'll need to apply for approval from Campbelltown City Council to busk. Busking permits are issued subject to you agreeing to uphold the guidelines found in our:

Street Trading Policy(PDF, 1MB)

When applying for approval please provide:

  • A recent passport-style photo, as this will appear on your permit as identification
  • If you are under 18, an electronic copy of a letter of consent from a parent or guardian is required
  • For group acts, Council requires that each individual member hold a current busking permit which must be clearly displayed during the performance.

Busking Permit Application Form

How long does it take to get my permit?

Please allow up to three weeks for the permit to be processed and mailed to you.

Applications are assessed by Councils Ranger's team, and if there are any issues with your application, the Council Ranger will contact you directly.

If you are approved to busk you will be issued a permit that must remain on display in a prominent position close to where you are performing at all times.

Council's Ranger Team contact information:
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Phone: 02 4645 4604
Email: TeamLeader.Rangers@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au

What does a busking permit cost?

Busking and street performance permits are issued by Campbelltown City Council valid for three years, and are currently FREE of charge.

Your responsibilities as a busker and performer

  • Your busking permit must remain on display in a prominent position close to where you are performing at all time, otherwise a penalty notice can be issued under section 626 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993
  • As a permit holder you must keep up to date with any changes to busking policy by reading update emails sent to you by Campbelltown City Council

When performing in public places buskers and street performers must make sure your act:

  • Is not excessively loud, offensive or causing a public nuisance
  • Keeps the footpath clear of obstruction
  • Maintains the footway clear for pedestrian movement by ensuring there is a minimum unobstructed footpath width of 2.4 metres
  • Performance areas are kept clean during and following your performance so that the activity does not pose a risk to public safety or the environment.

Our staff will investigate each complaint received and take appropriate action. Campbelltown City Council reserves the right to revoke or limit permits at any time if buskers fail to comply with these conditions.

Where can I perform and when?

Busking and Street Performances is permitted for a maximum of 3 hours between:

  • 8am to 10pm Sunday to Thursday
  • 8am to 12am (midnight) Friday and Saturday

In the following areas:

Campbelltown CBD

  • Queen St, Campbelltown
  • Corner Queen and Cordeaux Streets, Campbelltown
  • Corner Queen and Lithgow Streets, Campbelltown
  • Corner Queen and Allman Streets, Campbelltown

and, Ingleburn CBD.

Contact the Council's Ranger Team for more information:
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Phone: 02 4645 4604
Email: TeamLeader.Rangers@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au

Upcoming Events

We are seeking requests from buskers and street performers to perform at our upcoming events:

All performers in Campbelltown City will need a Busking Permit prior to any performance taking place, and be 16 years or older.

If you are interested in performing at our events, please email your request to community.life@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au.

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