What laws apply to busking?
See the Be legal section on our tips and guidance page. Wherever you are, we recommend that you ask your local authority, or other relevant official, about the regulations that apply where you intend to busk. In the UK busking is subject to local regulations and bye-laws. There is some confusion about whether the Licensing Act 2003 applies to buskers and, despite attempts by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to clarify the law, interpretations of the legislation vary from council to council. For more information see The Live Music Forum.
