Busking and street performing

When busking in Rochdale borough, you must follow our guidance.

You should:

• Play at a reasonable volume so you can't be heard over 50 metres away.
• Not obstruct roads, paths or access to shops and cash machines.
• Only perform between 10am-10pm. Even during these hours, you should stop playing if you're asked to do so by local residents or businesses.
• Move to a new location, at least 50 metres away, every 60 minutes and not return to the same location within the same 24 hours.
• Not use amplification or drums when performing as they create lots of noise and complaints.
• Actively collect money or ask for money by using a sign or any other means. You're allowed to have a receptacle, such as a hat, music case or box for the acceptance of donations from the public.
• Perform in a way that could be considered dangerous or inappropriate or in a way likely to cause alarm, distress or offence.
• Not make use of street furniture. This includes not putting up posters or adverts on street furniture.