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                    Melbourne Busking Handbook

                    Busker singing and playing guitar
                    The Melbourne Busking Handbook helps performers, visitors, businesses and residents understand the rules for busking while ensuring safety, access and amenity are maintained for the public. We want to ensure busking continues to flourish and remains a positive aspect of Melbourne's city life.

                    City of Melbourne is proud of its reputation for supporting lively street culture and values the diversity of entertainment that buskers provide within public places. We are also committed to providing a safe, accessible and culturally sensitive environment for all visitors, workers and residents. 

                    We acknowledge that: 

                    • Melbourne has a strong history of busking and buskers contribute to the character and culture of the municipality. 
                    • Melbourne is internationally recognised as a city that supports music and busking. 
                    • Busking should not adversely affect public safety, pedestrian traffic or the amenity of a public place for city users. 

                    More information

                    ​See Participate Melbourne - Revision of 2011 Busking Guidelines for more information on the development of the handbook.

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