Busking

Show off your talent at Preston Market by booking a spot to busk.

The Process

Prospective buskers are required to complete this application form in full. Your application will be reviewed and a member from the Preston Market Management team will be in contact with you to advise the outcome of your application.

If you do not have Public Liability insurance, the best Insurance Company for actors/performers is Duck for Cover. Please call them on (03) 9439 5991 to enquire. If you are performing as a group you are able to fill in one application form however you must ensure that you are all covered under public liability insurance. This can be on the same or on separate liability. If separate please provide a copy for all insurances.

Terms and Conditions

There is no fee for busking. However, we ask that you take note of the following terms and conditions:

Preston Market reserve the right to deny your application.
A current copy of your public liability insurance must be provided to the Centre Management Office prior to you or your group commencing busking on site.
Buskers can book a maximum of once per week. Limited to 1 busker per day. First come, first serve.
Bookings are available for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Busking must not compromise the usual trade of market traders or cause any excessive noise or discomfort to the audience. It is the busker’s responsibility to regulate their sound levels. If Centre Management receives several complaints about the noise level, you will be asked to discontinue performing.
The use of amplifiers is at the discretion of Preston Market Management. Should you be requested to remove all amplification you must do so immediately.
All amplifiers need to be set at the lowest possible level & must point away from any premises
Busking stage locations will be alternated and based on availability.
You will be required to sign in at the Management Office prior to your start time.
Should you need to cancel your booking please provide at least 7 days’ notice.

Expression of Interest - Busking

Type of performer

Single Performer

Group

Contact Person(Required)

First Last

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone(Required)

Music Genre/Act/Performance type(Required)

What instrument/s do you play?(Required)

Do you require power?(Required)

Yes

Please note, a maximum of 10amp is available. Limited spaces.

Facebook fan page:

YouTube channel:

Instagram page:

Other social media networks:

Public Liability Insurance (Certificate of Currency)(Required)

Max. file size: 128 MB.

A minimum $20,000,000.00 coverage amount is required.

Copy of indentification(Required)

Max. file size: 128 MB.

i.e. Drivers Licence or Passport

Consent(Required)

I agree

By ticking this box you:
(a) Consent to the best of your knowledge that the information and accompanying documents provided is true and correct.
(b) You have read and understood the Term's and conditions outlined above.
(c) You acknowledge the collection and use of personal information provided will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and will be destroyed if the application is unsuccessful.

Opening Times

Expression of Interest - Busking

Traders

SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER