Street Performance includes the playing of musical instruments, singing, dancing, theatrical performance, poetry, juggling, acting etc. and a permit is required to perform in Laois.
Street Performance
Street Performance may be permitted in the Casual Trading Area with prior approval of the Council. Approved performers must adhere to the following conditions:
- Street Performer shall not obstruct the public’s access to and egress from any premises.
- A Street Performer with instruments, equipment or props shall not block, obstruct or interfere with the free and safe movement of pedestrians.
- A Street Performer must conduct him/herself in a safe, professional manner and fully cooperate with other street performers, members of the public, market stall holders, persons authorised by the Council and An Garda Siochána.
- A Street Performer shall not perform outside of market hours, unless taking part in a previously approved Casual Trading Event.
- A Street Performer who performs in a public place shall be solely responsible for his/her instruments, equipment and props and shall not leave them unattended in a public place and shall remove them from the public place at the end of his/her performance.
- The sound produced in the immediate vicinity of a Street Performer or Street Performers during a performance shall not exceed 80 decibels.
- The Council’s assessment as to what constitutes Street Performance for the purposes of these Casual Trading Bye-Laws shall be at its sole discretion and shall be final.
How do I apply for a permit?
Please submit your request to the Planning Department at planning@laoiscoco.ie
Further information
Should you have any further queries, please contact the Planning Department by email on planning@laoiscoco.ie or telephone 057 866 4039