Busking Information
Applications will appear here when open
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian will need to sign this form on your behalf.
- Applications close 20 September 2024
- For your application to be considered, it must fully complete.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
GENERAL
- Buskers are to treat other buskers, customers and event personnel with respect. Inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated.
- Buskers must follow all directions/instructions issued by event staff.
- Blues at Bridgetown Inc. reserves the right to decline any application. Decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Buskers are responsible for any damage they cause to other property.
- Buskers may not sell any product or item that has not been approved prior to the event.
- The following goods are not permitted: • Weapons or imitation weapons (including toys) • Hazardous or flammable goods • ‘Fun string’ and ‘silly string’ type products • Shaving cream • Any goods prohibited by law.
- Failure to comply with any Term or Condition will adversely affect any application for a future event. It may also result in you being removed from the event site.
- No dogs or other animals are permitted.
BUSKING HOURS & SITE ALLOCATION
- Buskers are allocated a performance/busking time period and site at the discretion of Blues at Bridgetown Inc. in the best interests of the Festival.
- Buskers are not permitted to perform/busk at any location at any other time.
- Blues at Bridgetown Inc. reserves the right to reallocate Busking Sites and/or reschedule performance/busking times at any time as/if required for any operational reason(s).
- Busking Site locations may vary due to changes to event layouts.
- Not all Busking Sites are shaded. Buskers should ensure they have adequate sun as well as rain protection for inclement weather.
PERFORMERS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE
- Performers under the age of 18 years at the time of the event must be under the care of a parent or guardian.
BUSKER’S EQUIPMENT
- Buskers must bring all their own equipment.
- Equipment must be placed with care as to not create trip hazards.
- Equipment and goods must be carried or trolleyed back to vehicles. Care must be taken as the area is crowded with pedestrians.
ROAD CLOSURE, PARKING & ACCESS
- Road closure is planned to be in effect from Saturday 7:00am to Sunday 4:00am
- Road closure will be confirmed closer to the event
- During road closure times, no vehicles are permitted on the road.
- Outside road closure times, vehicles are permitted and must abide by all normal traffic and parking rules/regulations as the road in normal operation.
- There is no parking provided for Buskers. There is ample parking the surrounding areas during the event.
BUSKER’S POWER & ELECTRICAL
- All electrical equipment supplied by buskers including power cables and generators must have “in date” test and tag by a licensed electrical contractor.
- Blues at Bridgetown Inc. production personnel may impound non-tagged electrical equipment including power cables or non-compliant generators. Impounded items can be collected at the conclusion of the event.
