Busking

The provision of regulated entertainment, such as live music or dancing is a licensable activity under the Licensing Act 2003.  It may be that some busking is a licensable activity.

Melton Borough Council and Melton Mowbray Town Estate have, however licensed many streets and parks in the town for regulated entertainment. Accordingly in most cases general busking would be accommodated by these licences and a separate licence is not required. If you are considering busking in the town you should seek permission from the licence holders as a courtesy and to ensure you understand any conditions and timings on their licences. 

Please contact the Licensing Section or see the Licensing Act 2003 Public Register elsewhere on this website to find out the name of the licence holder. You should also ensure that your performances do not cause a noise nuisance.

At the present time the following streets and areas within the town centre are licensed for regulated entertainment:

• Nottingham Street and High Street
• Cheapside, South Parade, King Street and Market Place 
• Play Close, New Park and Priors Close

Please note that the above licences do not exempt you from ensuring you have any required permissions from the Performing Rights Society or Phonographic Performance Limited. If in any doubt you should contact these organisations for further advice.