This information is designed to provide buskers, businesses, local residents, and visitors to the Borough both guidance and legal information to ensure that whilst busking and street entertainment creates a lively atmosphere there is no noise disturbance or intrusive behaviour to neighbouring businesses or the surrounding environment.
Town Centre Code of Conduct
Under the Licensing Act 2003 Eastbourne Borough Council holds a Premises Licence for Eastbourne Town Centre.
A busker must have authorisation to perform in the licensed zones within the Town Centre to enable the management of the Eastbourne Borough Council Premises Licence and the licensable activities operated under the Premises Licence.
Buskers and street entertainers must adhere to the Town Centre’s code of conduct whilst performing.
Advice for Buskers - Do's and Don'ts
What buskers should do:
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Do keep the volume of the performance at a reasonable level
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Do keep yourself and equipment close to you whilst busking in the designated zone so not to obstruct any members of the public
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Do respect your audience
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Do provide variety in the music that you choose to perform
What buskers should not do:
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Do not cause any obstruction to members of the public
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Do not produce noise (for example music and voice) that is so loud that it can plainly be heard at a distance of 50 metres. Busking must not be intrusive or a nuisance to nearby premises
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Do not play the same song repetitively
How to Get Permission
To obtain permission and to see a copy of the code of conduct for busking, please contact the Town Centre Management using the contact details below.
Go to Related Pages for information about music performing rights and where to apply.
