Australian Country Music Busking Championships
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Busking can take on many forms - all entertaining!

One of the most famous features of the Festival are the buskers who line Peel Street, performing day and night. Busking on Peel Street has been the springboard for many artists including Kasey Chambers, Adam Brand and Keith Urban. You never know who you might see performing on the street. Keep your eyes and ears PEELED! Judges cruise Peel Street throughout the Festival and up to 12 finalists are chosen to perform at the Best of the Buskers Competition Final held on Friday 21st January from 7pm at the Northern Stage @ Peel and Bourke Streets. The first step if you want to busk during the Festival is to secure a spot. This year a map will be released on the www.tcmf.com.au outlining which business owners buskers can approach to busk out the front of their premises.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Busking registration forms will be available online from early January and registrations will be accepted at Festival HQ from the 7th January. Once you have received your busking permit you will not be allowed to busk until the 14th of January.

It is a Tamworth Regional Council requirement that all Buskers be registered in the championships and the entry form records your full particulars and advises the conditions of entry. One of the most important rules closely monitored is amplification and the acoustic busking zone in Fitzroy Street. There will a restriction of 80db for all buskers and there will be no designated “acoustic only” areas. Should a busker exceed the noise restrictions Council Rangers who patrol the streets checking sound levels may shut you down. This is to ensure everyone gets a fair go. 

If you need to move equipment in and out of any closed street by way of a vehicle you will need to have an official permit available from Council’s offices. Without this permit infringement notices will be issued.

If you have any questions please contact:

Tamworth Regional Council
Ray Walsh House
437 Peel Street
Tamworth NSW 2340

Tel: (02) 6767 5555 or 1300 733 625