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[VIC] Free 12-Month Busking Permit from City of Melbourne (up to a $300 Saving)

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[VIC] Free 12-Month Busking Permit from City of Melbourne (up to a $300 Saving)
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machej on 05/06/2023 - 16:31 melbourne.vic.gov.au (2866 clicks)
Last edited 06/06/2023 - 00:43 by 1 other user

Looks like City of Melbourne wants more people to come into the city. Not sure if handing out free busking permits will help or detract from the cause but given it usually costs quite a bit depending on the busking licence I thought it's worth posting.

We might even get JV busking on the streets to add to the daily entertainment.

When you apply, you will need to:

  • Provide a digital example of your busking act (link to your online act profile, photos or video).
    Upload a video of yourself performing your act if you don’t provide a link to online examples of your act (accepted video file formats: .avi, .mp3, .mp4, with a maximum file size of 2 GB).
  • Attend a virtual seminar, live audition or safety assessment if required, depending on your performance type.
  • Obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian if you are under 16 (refer to the FAQs for more information).

​​​​​​The City of Melbourne welcomes all varieties of buskers and street performers to perform on our streets. At this time, we are inviting buskers to apply for a free permit until 30 June 2023. Musicians, singers, dancers, magicians, mimes, puppeteers, living statues, painters and chalk artists are all eligible. Apply now – we’d love to have you entertain city visitors. The free permit waiver includes all permit types, selling fees, renewals and new applications.

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  • easternculture on 05/06/2023 - 16:39
    +33

    We might even get JV busking on the streets

    See you soon @jv

    • capslock janitor on 05/06/2023 - 18:26
      +6

      Is part of the act talking in bold?

      • Meconium on 05/06/2023 - 21:02
        +3

        She's certainly a bold keyboard warrior. Somehow tough talk online doesn't translate to the real world though.

    • cashless on 05/06/2023 - 20:46

      It would be very bold of jv to give a street performance

  • Ramennightmare on 05/06/2023 - 16:39
    +35

    Some Ozbargainers driving Camry with 250k in their Ubank or BOQ account will definitely appreciate this license.

    • OZKap on 05/06/2023 - 16:44
      +18

      with 250k in their Ubank or BOQ account

      And, not or

    • Wally on 05/06/2023 - 16:51
      +11

      does jumping thru the hoops to maximize an ING account constitute a worthy performance!?

      • UsernameChecksIn on 05/06/2023 - 17:06

        OzBargain live streaming redux

      • BargainKen on 06/06/2023 - 06:56

        Only if it involves discounted giftcards stacked from at least 3 different retailers.

    • tightm8 on 05/06/2023 - 17:28

      I get very conflicting messages from people on this forum… on one hand everyone is saying they are cashed up and frugal, on another, they are complaining they can't afford a property…

      • SBOB on 05/06/2023 - 17:38
        +18

        on one hand everyone is saying they are cashed up and frugal, on another, they are complaining they can't afford a property

        Those aren't mutually exclusive.

      • michael9865 on 05/06/2023 - 18:05
        +10

        Most people don't have any money on here. There are just some who do and make the loudest noise

      • Meconium on 05/06/2023 - 21:06

        Having money on hand doesn't mean you want to put all your eggs into the property basket.

  • Chicken Kyiv on 05/06/2023 - 16:41

    Wow very useful

    • Franc-T on 06/06/2023 - 01:19

      Yep, so Kazoo, Vuveuzela or shittyflute?

  • DogeConomy on 05/06/2023 - 16:44
    +7

    Never knew such a thing existed wow

    • PainToad on 05/06/2023 - 17:35
      +5

      You didn’t know busking licenses existed?

      • Daffan on 11/06/2023 - 08:25

        It's seems natural to assume that people who are standing on public and random areas are able to do it for free lol.

    • Brick Tamland on 05/06/2023 - 18:12
      +2

      Neither did I. I wonder is there is an assessment before they give you the licence

      • casualusercts on 05/06/2023 - 18:37
        +1

        There is, but only to make sure the act is safe I believe. It’s not an audition.

        • entropysbane on 05/06/2023 - 20:54
          +1

          And here was I thinking of the audition at the end of flashdance.
          I had already broken out the leggings and the headband.

    • entropysbane on 05/06/2023 - 20:45
      +3

      I didn’t realise the melb council actually charged $300 for busking in the first place! How do most make any money?
      Unless the plan is to have the buskers move to a more welcoming place.

      • machej on 05/06/2023 - 20:49

        Depends on the license. There are cheaper ones if you aren't selling any items. Can be cheap as $30.60 for a limited permit.

    • Breno785au on 06/06/2023 - 13:54

      Neither did I, tbh. Bastards are busking for profits!

  • easternculture on 05/06/2023 - 16:44
    +1

    $300 (valid for 12 months from date of issue). The selling component is included in this fee.

    Great way to sell your dignity

  • QuickToThePointless on 05/06/2023 - 16:45
    +39

    you could get pretty creative with what constitutes art…

    day sleeping on a bench? living statue
    drinking from a brown paper bag? mime
    tagging/graffiti? painting
    ranting and raving at random passers by? spoken word
    pickpocketing? street magic

    • easternculture on 05/06/2023 - 16:50
      +4

      Posting comments about random strangers on Post it sticky notes …. cough cough jv

    • u u on 05/06/2023 - 17:28
      +5

      Do a realistic simulation of New Yorker selling hotdogs, bottled water and ice cream from a trolley, right down to the exchange of money. $300 profit easy in a day

    • freefall101 on 05/06/2023 - 18:05
      +17

      Step into the captivating world of 'Smoke Signals,' a thought-provoking street art performance that pushes the boundaries of artistic expression with a haze of mystery. Witness the enigmatic figure put on a mesmerizing display of creativity and introspection. Located in the heart of Melbourne, this performance becomes an embodiment of counterculture and challenging societal norms with the choice of expression.

      AKA sit there and smoke a bong.

      • QuickToThePointless on 05/06/2023 - 19:53
        +1

        yes, yes, this could be a part of a series of kid friendly street theatre initiatives - in the case scenario you outlined an interpretation of 'Puff the Magic Dragon' would be highly relevant!

      • goingDHfast on 05/06/2023 - 20:21
        -6

        Would a white male get away with this in Melbourne? Probably not.

        Would a first nations LGBTQ+ non-binary vegan that identifies as a white male get away with this in Melbourne? Almost definitely yes.

        • freefall101 on 05/06/2023 - 20:49
          +2

          Lol, so much angst.

          The cops in Melbourne do not have the best history of treating minorities well. Most likely said hippy would be tackled to the ground while already sitting.

      • Good-Dil on 05/06/2023 - 21:17
        +1

        There are now vape trick competitions showing their artistic talents of blowing out smoke. I suppose there are people enjoy watching smoke blowing.

  • ChickenDinner123 on 05/06/2023 - 16:50
    +13

    Next Ozbargain Meetup?

    • QuickToThePointless on 05/06/2023 - 17:45
      +3

      yes, wear your Champion tracksuit and Adidas runners.

      if everyone has a permit, it wont be an illegal flash mob will it?

    • capslock janitor on 05/06/2023 - 18:27

      Make the event post now and sign me up

    • Lanushi on 06/06/2023 - 13:39
      +1

      We could be personal shoppers for passersby.

      New leather jacket? What are you doing here? shop online with 5 discount e-gift cards and cashback!

  • [Deactivated] on 05/06/2023 - 16:52
    +6

    Time to start learning a new instrument and earn while learning.

    • easternculture on 05/06/2023 - 16:54
      +21

      WFS (work from street)

    • Lanushi on 06/06/2023 - 13:40

      Nothing like pitty pennies while you try and play a tune

  • bdl on 05/06/2023 - 16:56
    +14

    OzBuskin'

    • wavesgreen on 05/06/2023 - 17:59
      +5

      Buskin' makes me feel goood!

  • GG57 on 05/06/2023 - 16:56
    +1

    I assume that potential buskers still need to audition prior to issue of the permit.

    • easternculture on 05/06/2023 - 16:57
      +12

      What is this, "Buskers got talent" show?

      And who are the judges?
      Lord Mayor of Melb
      Pauline Hansen
      His Majesty Dan Andrews (shoots rubber bullets on unsatisfactory performance)

    • mrvaluepack on 05/06/2023 - 16:59

      Really? Source?

      • poboy on 05/06/2023 - 18:07
        +4

        Not the OP, but I believe you do need an additional approval (via auditioning) to busk at the key locations such as Bourke St mall.

        Found it: https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/arts-and-culture/film-music…

        Next Audition is 21 June. Get out your G chords!

        • [Deactivated] on 05/06/2023 - 20:11
          +5

          How do you find the G-chord?
          Asking for my wife

    • 0 0 0 on 05/06/2023 - 17:01
      +4

      Nope:

      When you apply, you will need to:

      Provide a digital example of your busking act (link to your online act profile, photos or video).
      Upload a video of yourself performing your act if you don’t provide a link to online examples of your act (accepted video file formats: .avi, .mp3, .mp4, with a maximum file size of 2 GB).
      Attend a virtual seminar, live audition or safety assessment if required, depending on your performance type.
      Obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian if you are under 16 (refer to the FAQs for more information).

      • UsernameChecksIn on 05/06/2023 - 17:07

        they will trade you a safety video for your busking video

        How high will you rate them

      • nightelves on 05/06/2023 - 17:45
        +3

        Can I use an Only Fan video?

    • ChickenDinner123 on 05/06/2023 - 17:05
      +7

      Hobos got talent?

  • 0 0 0 on 05/06/2023 - 16:59
    +7

    Suddenly the council are innundated with requests just because it's free. Good ol Ozbargain mentality 🤣

  • IPYF on 05/06/2023 - 17:05
    +4

    Good thing they've only waived the cost and not the reasonably rigorous barrier to entry processes (evidence of competence, and mandatory attendance to an in-person induction where required) otherwise OzBargainers would probably have spoiled this by the end of today.

    • entropysbane on 05/06/2023 - 20:48
      +1

      You just have never heard my version of The Girl from Ipanema.

  • Inthemix on 05/06/2023 - 17:12
    +5

    Maybe they should change their decision to add paid parking on Sundays, that might help

  • Yankyviking on 05/06/2023 - 17:23

    Wow! Thanks OP. Just signed up! I have an awesome talent of having No Talent!

  • tightm8 on 05/06/2023 - 17:29
    +5

    Great timing for tomorrow's RBA announcement (homeowners)

  • Cheaplikethebird on 05/06/2023 - 17:31
    +7

    Great more crackhead bin drummers

    • nightelves on 05/06/2023 - 17:47

      I suppose you're getting a performance with it right?

  • nemo5 on 05/06/2023 - 17:31

    Cossie Livs

  • HamBoi69 on 05/06/2023 - 17:36

    Well given the streets will be closed to cars, why not have a street rave

  • frazel on 05/06/2023 - 17:37
    +2

    $300 for a license to play music in the street, jesus.

  • AsukaST on 05/06/2023 - 17:43
    +6

    how about the leftie Council brings back FREE PARKING after dark & weekends,
    also stop excluding cars on CBD roads?

    • poboy on 05/06/2023 - 18:09
      -4

      You are describing the opposite of who leads the council. And the opposite of being a leftie. Drink some woke mate.

    • random101 on 05/06/2023 - 18:47
      +1

      Wowowow hey there mate,
      Stop talking common sense. It this was reddit you’d be shot dead for such a suggestion.

    • Gervais fanboy on 05/06/2023 - 18:49
      +1

      bring back FREE PARKING after dark & weekends,

      Haven’t gone out to the City for an excursion in quite a while now.
      I didn’t know they had changed that, damn.
      All those free parking spots (late evenings and weekend) on A’beckett and King, gone?

    • freefall101 on 05/06/2023 - 18:59
      +6

      Get a busking pass for your brand new street art installation, "Urban Automatica".

      People passing by will be able to witness the artistic process unfold in real-time as you develop your expression on the city streets with a powerful and controversial message lasting from 4-8 hours as engage in a provocation to the state by seemingly abandoning your exhibit. Patrons will be left to question the clues left behind, why a Toyota Camry? Why are there so many 7-11 coffee cups inside? Were the lights left on as a symbolic gesture that illuminates the connection between urban exploration and artistic expression? Only for the entire artistic masterpiece to be demolished in a moment when you come and drive off.

      Complimentary parking privileges to visitors attending the installation during the designated viewing times will be available for all OzBargain members.

      • ShipShapeRC on 06/06/2023 - 00:12

        Unfortunately one of the rules you can't 'perform' in a parking space.

    • Ham Dragon on 05/06/2023 - 19:57
      +3

      Too many welcome to country & drag bingo events to fund. They need the revenue!

    • dukeGR4 on 05/06/2023 - 20:10

      just park at Docklands or Carlton then tram..

      • Griffindinho on 05/06/2023 - 20:57

        Too lazy, he/she needs their car.

      • AsukaST on 05/06/2023 - 22:00
        +1
        1. Docklands or Carlton is not inside the free tram zone
        2. what's the point of driving cars when I need to spend another 30 mins just to get my car?
        3. I do take the train to get into the city during the day, because it comes every 10 mins or so. After 8pm? Only 1 every 30 mins + still nowhere to sit, no Thanks.
        4. It's not safe in the CBD area at night, drunks drugs everywhere. Especially when there will be another so called "safe injection room" on the Flinders street, where it is just not safe for everyone else.
    • Griffindinho on 05/06/2023 - 20:57
      -1

      No, CBD is better without traffic.

  • seanbaussie on 05/06/2023 - 17:43

    I'm going to perform a song about Spriggy. Hand out referral codes. Oops, no can't do that…

    • nightelves on 05/06/2023 - 17:49
      -1

      Where's the mods. Penalty Box please.

  • Sydneyfishrocks on 05/06/2023 - 17:56
    -1

    Is this called a bargain？ What？

    • machej on 05/06/2023 - 18:32
      +8

      Usually costs, now it's free for a year but only till the end of this month. Given people do pay for it I think it's bargain worthy. I personally don't need it, but I'm sure someone does.

  • Top G on 05/06/2023 - 18:01
    +5

    perfect for 300k exec who does a bit of uber eats for exercise , some busking on melb streets to mix it up

  • Crownanchor on 05/06/2023 - 18:21

    Looks like City of Melbourne wants more people to come into the city. Not sure if handing out free busking permits will help or detract from the cause but given it usually costs quite a bit depending on the busking license I thought it's worth posting.

    Its probably due to a reduced number of permits as more people find themself in financial trouble. As reported in the media, these times are much like GFC times. Its amazing that it is $300 for a permit for 12 months.

    Hopefully this does not cause some terrible performances as has been observed around Sydney the past year. Some shocking busking.

    • machej on 05/06/2023 - 18:28
      +2

      Worth noting the $300 is for a subtype of permit that includes selling. They do have some cheaper ones but I just put the most expensive one as you may as well have less restrictions.

      • EightImmortals on 06/06/2023 - 07:41

        Nothing like living in a 'free' society. Next you'll be telling me we're not a democracy!

  • Bec-a on 05/06/2023 - 18:41

    Do you need talent?

  • George Washington on 05/06/2023 - 18:50
    +2

    Perfect just in time for tomorrows rate hike

    See you guys at flinders street

    • Top G on 05/06/2023 - 20:21
      -2

      stonks are pumping tho

  • sharkyoz on 05/06/2023 - 19:01

    I see all these beggars sitting outside shopping centres, gonna ask one if they have any musical talent and direct them to this.
    Still wont drop any coin in their collection.

  • Ocker on 05/06/2023 - 19:05
    -2

    Does the free busking permits also apply to junkies (which are prolific in the Melbourne CBD) hassling people for donations to feed their habit?
    To the OZ's that are not resident in Melbourne and suburbs, the Melbourne CBD is a no-go zone, plagued with homeless people and junkies. Enter at your own peril

    • Duck Mode on 05/06/2023 - 21:00
      +6

      I would say that's a pretty big exaggeration

    • NoComment on 05/06/2023 - 22:25
      +1

      Not something unique to Melbourne, sadly.

  • ozbar on 05/06/2023 - 20:35
    -8

    Thanks to Dan Andrew and it’s minions Melbourne a half dead city trying to revive. Largest state debts and largest interstate exodus.

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