Busking

[babybombo]

I need to raise some money for a charity event so a friend and I were going to try busking, but we were wondering if you need a licence to busk ?
I went on Glasgow City Council's website and only thing I could find was a leaflet for street performers on conduct but it didn't metion anything about a licence.
Anyone happen to know ?

[dot.hawkes]

I don't think you need a license but you are not allowed to beg i don't think, and you mustn;t obstruct traffic or pedestrians or business entrances or if anyone complains the police can aSK YOU TO MOVE

[babybombo]

Dont think that would be appropriate to show disabled children in India how we raised the money for their school.

[babybombo]

Thanks dot.

We wouldn't be begging, just playing guitar and singing =]

Thanks, I think we'll go without a licence because as you say, I think the worst that could happen is that we would get asked to move.
And I don't think that would happen as there seems to be buskers on every street.

[dot.hawkes]

the best thing to do is to get some good fancy dress costumes and be well rehearsed and then you will really raise some money, but pick your spot well, and go for a busy saturday too, when there\ are plenty of people about and the police are busy with footie fans and drunks and shoplifters

[legend758duo]

not sure m8.
it appears a licence is needed in london.
but i havent read all this .

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/localact2000/ukla_ 20000007_en_7#pt5

better to call the council and check.
if you explain its for a good cause im sure it will carry some weight with them.
best of luck.

[saxy_jag]

In Leicester, anyone can busk, but there is a list of proscribed pitches where you can do so. You have to go to the council to get a permit for a set date, place and time, which you can often get on the morning of performance if it's not a busy time.

Best to phone the council up and check. You can ultimately be fined for busking without a permit.

[babybombo]

Haha Dot. Y
Yeah picking a day where the police are busy shouldn't be hard here =P

Thanks lengend and saxy_jag
I guess I'd better just phone the council and ask, don't fancy being landed with a fine! Better safe than sorry eh.

Thanks again x

[babybombo]

I know what you mean cleversod, I do care about kids here but it's a whole other story over there.

Alot of children with disabilities in India are treated in the most disgraceful ways. One child from last year was 11 years old and have never left the family home because the mother was too ashamed of her.

I would help any charity over here but this is just something I've became involved in.
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[THECORBYLOON]

Have you read that leaflet?

[babybombo]

Yes, was basically just saying what dot said : Dont obstruct traffic being vehicle or pedestrian, dont be so loud that it would disturb offices or other workers, be at least 50 yards away from other buskers etc etc

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[Miss Random]

Hi babybombo,
The charity you intend to collect for may already hold a licence for musical/entertainment fundraising events. It's worth checking with them.
The other way to approach this is by contacting your local council for a charity collection in the street.... if you choose to sing whilst shaking your tin, that is fine...here is a link from North East Derbyshire council... to give you an idea of the free licences they give out.
http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:6LYmB_pSw v8J:www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/environment--plan ning/environmental-health/licensing/fundraisin g-regulations+charity+fundraising+licence&hl=e n&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=uk

Whatever you decide, I wish you good luck.

Missy
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[THECORBYLOON]

I've read the leafelt and since it doesn't mention a licence, I think it's safe to say you don't need one.

[babybombo]

Thanks Missy, had a read at that and think I'll give them a phone tomorrow and see whats what with existing licences.
And thanks thecorbyloon, everything I read and the more I read all seem to have different information so Im going to give the council a phone just incase, thanks anyway.

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