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Busking in Bath

The Code of Practice

1. Noise (for example music and voice) should not be so loud that it can plainly be heard at a distance of 50 metres. Busking must not be intrusive or a nuisance to nearby premises.
   
   
2. Amplification equipment is not permitted.
   
   
3. An entertainer should not perform for longer than 1 hour in any location and should not perform again in that location (or within 50 metres of it) for 2 hours. Note: particularly noisy entertainers (e.g. bagpipers or drummers) should not perform for longer than 30 minutes.
   
   
4. Entertainers shall not obstruct the highway. Entertainers are also responsible for ensuring that the highway is not obstructed by people gathering to listen or to watch the performance. The highway includes any pedestrianised areas.
   
   
5. An entertainer should not locate within 50 metres of another entertainer who is also performing.
   
   
6. Entertainment is only permitted between the hours of 10:00 hrs and 20:00hrs.