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YouTubeSay I wanted to walk down to High St with an empty bucket, turn it upside-down and start playing the drums on it.
Then say I wanted to turn my hat upside-down and collect money from passers-by.
Would I need a permit for this?
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wildgoose77
Not at all creative.
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Posted 4 years ago # -
columbus native
Columbus the indie art capital of the world
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I think so! just to be honest.
I would be willing to say that you could get away with it for a while depending on where you were and what business you may or may not offend.
Posted 4 years ago # -
dKilla
Dublin
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wildgoose77 wrote Say I wanted to walk down to High St with an empty bucket, turn it upside-down and start playing the drums on it.
Then say I wanted to turn my hat upside-down and collect money from passers-by.
Would I need a permit for this?
Depends strictly upon how good or bad your performance is.
If you suck...you'll need a permit.
Posted 4 years ago # -
Coremodels
Really close to Explorer's Club.
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Be careful walking the streets with a busket...
Posted 4 years ago # -
Brewmaster
Portland, OR
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Goose - If you're good...do it! We need more street musicians here in town. The tuba dude is good, but he's lonely.
If you're worried about the permit thing, call the CPD (645-4545) to be safe.
Posted 4 years ago # -
BreakfastwithNick
Clintonville
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I think we could always use more good buskers in town. It encourages the pedestrian nature of neighborhoods to have people out and about playing music.
You definitely need a permit if you wanted to busk during Gallery Hop. You'd have to contact the SNBA about that.
I think Columbus should have designated busking zones. My old college did, and it's great. It encourages people with an interest in music (even a passing one) to get out and play a bit. In the London Underground they have designated zones, too. And did anyone see "Once?" Talk about the charm of being a busker...
Posted 4 years ago # -
mightymighty
North Side
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it's my understanding that if you're selling your own stuff (music or art) you do not need a permit.
However, I heard this has changed in the SN, at least for selling artwork, the stores in front want a cut -I think- (and it may just be during the Hop). They might be ok with musicians. I'd ask the stores you want to play in front of first if they'd mind.
goodluck!
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Coremodels
Really close to Explorer's Club.
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If you want a place to do it and a storefront to do it near, ask Patti at Waldo's. She'd be into it, I'm sure, and not interested in a cut of your money.
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