performing in australia

[Figo]

looking to go to australia for 3 months in february to do some performing was wondering if anyone knows the visa requirements for australia. would i be able to go on a tourist visa or would i need some other kind of visa thingy and where would i apply

cheers

[Julz]

Border protection

If you can get a work visa...

We as Australian's are a little bit scared of foreigners - You guys look funny. We will do everything within our powers to protect ourselves against outsiders - especially vagrant ones like buskers. We must protect the children...we...we...invasion...argh....

Sydney has just changed it's policy you cannot get a permit without a work visa.

Melbourne is perhaps a little more lenient - though I believe you need to have a place of residence (+ 2 week audition process)...You will need public liability insurance.

You will probably have more luck at festivals and smaller towns. Good luck

[Figo]

hmmm well that is a bit of a bummer.

i reackon i will go on the tourist visa and just perform where i can. perth, melbourne perhaps brisbane we shall see.

thanks for the info mate

figo

[FireNix]

Keep out the Krims

Hi there
I worked Byron a few years ago. You need a license, for a license you need a work visa (and bucket, extinguisher, fure blanket, Public Liability, 1st Aid!!!! - I was doig Fire but still!!!) anyway I got it all and my whole troupe worked without any troubles for a few months.
Brisbane you need to take an audition which are only every 3 months.
I think Melbourne's easier
Adelaide look for Mr. Spin on here
Sydney - nightmare now!!
Generally Oz is kinda hard to work.
Must be all the Krims, trying to work there
Keep us posted on where you find

[Felicitywishes]

Hey figo,

how are you? I will be in Australia in February too. Tiff and I are doing Adelaide. Then I think we may head over to Melbourne. Be cool to hang out if you are there honey.

How are the tats looking??

Felicity

x

[peersET]

busking in melbourne australia

i busk sax in melbourne and live here. the permit system is really lax and free for the "city of melbourne" but you can also busk in a seaside suburb called "st. kilda" (about 4km out of centre), where the cops only hassle you if they have recieved a specific complaint, or are selling meth-amphetamines.

wherever you try you'll have fun and enjoy good hats

peers on tenor sax

[Figo]

cheers for the info mate

i've pretty much got my oz tour planned so i shall possible see u on the streets sometime in april.


catch u later

figo

[JuggleGut]

how did this go for you without the work visa, thinkin of hittin up the oz for a couple of weeks this winter....

[Devinthejuggler]

visas make me want to stay at home...

[Keith M]

I have already obtained my holiday work visa and will be arriving in Sydney on Nov. 5 and staying for 1 month.

From the applications I have read it doesn't seem too unreasonable to get a permit in Sydney. What makes it such a nightmare?

Also, since I have confirmed tickets and holiday work visa the 2nd to last step would be public liability insurance. Can anyone recommend a good company or broker. I want to busk Circular Quay, The Rocks, and Darling harbor.

[Laurent Piron]

Hey guys,
I'm leaving to Sydney on Monday ! I do have a work permit so I hope its not gonna be to hard to get a permit !
See you there !!

[Laurent Piron]

I just found this... Doesn't sound that bad !

http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/business/approvalspermitsandnotifications/busking.asp

[Keith M]

If you're headed to Sydney you may also and want to busk in any of the harbor areas check out this.

http://www.shfa.nsw.gov.au/content/library/documents/FDB032A0-DFC2-546A-51EB3DF563BDEE9B.pdf

[Laurent Piron]

Hey guys,
I arrived i Sydney yesterday, get my busking permit today.
No work permit is needed for the city locations (maps: http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/C...ngSiteMaps.pdf)
Tell you how it works asa I start !

[Keith M]

Laurent,

So you don't need a work visa to get a city of Sydney busking permit. Interesting. Was there any issue bringing your gear through customs without a work visa?

And as for the locations... I was under the impression you could, for the most part, set up where you like. Are those listed locations the only places in Sydney you're allowed to set up shop?