Busking

Busking is playing music in the street or other public place for voluntary donations.

You do not need a licence to busk in Dover District.

You MUST NOT:

• cause any obstruction, offense, alarm or danger to members of the public
• use furniture in the street such as public seats, lamp posts, and bins while busking
• require the public to make payment, but can accept donations 
• sell merchandise such as CDs (this would be trading without a licence)
• produce noise that can plainly be heard at a distance of 50 metres. 

You will need to move on, or stop performing, if requested to do so by a police officer.

Contact the Licensing Section

Telephone: 01304 872295
Email: licensing@dover.gov.uk

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