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Thread #54760   Message #3796759
Posted By: Jack Campin
20-Jun-16 - 06:07 PM
Thread Name: Busking permits (in various locations)
Subject: RE: Busking permits (in various locations)
I want to perform as a liveing statue in Turky, anybody knows something about that is there need for licance ???

I doubt there's any need for a licence, there are too many buskers of different kinds doing it.

But. Be a bit sensitive. A lot of buskers are trying to live from it, and the pickings aren't great. Read Geert Mak's excellent book "The Bridge" for an insight into their lives. And the Istanbul municipality (maybe others?) organizes bands of blind musicians, who tend to get good permanent spots and who certainly have no possibility of other income. Interfere with them and you would get no sympathy from me if you got into trouble.


Busking in Scotland is allowed without any licence as long as you don't sell anything - only 'donations' are permitted

The Royal Mile in Edinburgh, between the Tron and St Giles, is an exception during the Festival. There is probably no legal basis for the way the council allocates time and space for performers there, but it would be a waste of time arguing. If you don't have an official booking you will get the boot.