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                    Promotions permit application form

                    You must have a permit to hold promotions or sampling events in the City of Melbourne.

                    ​​​Application process

                    After your application is submitted, we will be in contact with you within five business days. For any further enquiries, please call the Events Melbourne Team on 03 9658 9658 or email promotions@melbourne.vic.gov.au.

                    Submitting the form doesn't guarantee the site you have chosen is available and does not give approval for your promotion. You can call us on 03 9658 9658 to check if the site you're requesting is available. 

                    Depending on the size and requirements of your promotion, we require sufficient notice to process your application. This ensures all requirements are met to deliver a safe and successful promotion.

                    Please read the terms and conditions before applying. Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

                    Application form



                    1. Contact details


                    Organisation (required)
                    Organisation type (required)
                    First name (required)
                    Surname (required)
                    Position title (required)
                    Preferred contact number (required)
                    Secondary contact number
                    Email address (required)
                    Postal address 1 (required)
                    Postal address 2
                    Postal address 3
                    Suburb (required)
                    State (required)
                    Postcode (required)

                    2. Promotion details


                    Promotion name (required)
                    Description of promotion (required)
                  • Please specify how this promotion is interactive, what type of activities will take place and if you plan on having any fundraising
                  • Please note: No selling is allowed as part of a promotion permit
                  • 500 characters left
                    Description of proposed giveaways and samples (required)
                    300 characters left
                    Please note: all food and drink must be sample size
                    Number of promotion staff (required)

                    3. Infrastructure


                    Infrastructure to be used (required)
                    300 characters left

                    4. Dates, time and location



                    Please note that a promotion, including setup and dismantle time must fit into one of the following time frames: 2hrs / up to 4hrs / 4+hrs per day. If you require additional dates or locations please select these using the ‘add promotion’ buttons below.

                    Promotion 1

                    Promotion setup date (required)
                    Promotion dismantle end date (required)
                    Proposed start date (required)
                    Promotion end date (required)
                    Promotion duration (required)
                    Promotion setup time (required):
                    24 hr format HH:MM
                    Promotion dismantle time (required):
                    24 hr format HH:MM
                    Promotion start time (required):
                    24 hr format HH:MM
                    Promotion finish time (required):
                    24 hr format HH:MM
                    Sample numbers:
                    Location (required)
                    See individual site locations


                    Terms and conditions

                    I have completed this form to the best of my knowledge and have read and understood the terms and conditions.
                    I give authority on behalf of the organisation applying for the event permit to lodge this application.
                    The City of Melbourne is committed to protecting your privacy. The personal information requested on this form is being collected by City of Melbourne for the purpose of granting an event permit and issuing of invoices relating to this event or any other directly related purpose. It will not be disclosed to any other external party without your consent, unless required or authorised by law. If the personal information is not collected, an event permit will be unable to be granted. If you wish to alter any of the personal information you have supplied to City of Melbourne, please contact Council via telephone 9658 9658 or email promotions@melbourne.vic.gov.au

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                    Once you click submit, please do not attempt to refresh or resubmit this form.
                    After submission, you will be redirected to a confirmation page.
                    For assistance, please contact 03 9658 9658

                    Terms and conditions.

                    Download the permit terms and conditions that apply to promotions permit holders. These terms and conditions are subject to change:

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