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Busking and street performing

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  1. Report a busker or street performer
  2. Licences (you are here)
  3. Guidance for busking and street performing

Licences

You do not need a licence for busking and street performing in Rochdale borough. 

However:

  • If you're busking to collect money for charity, you'll need to apply for a street collections licence.
  • If you want to sell something while busking, such as CDs, you'll need to apply for street trading consent.
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Contact Licensing Unit

Email: lic.applications@rochdale.gov.uk

Address: Licensing Unit
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale OL16 1XU
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