Street Entertainment Spots – Review of Pilot Scheme
A review of the 3 street entertainment spots in Solihull town centre is currently underway. Enquiries about street entertainment is Solihull town centre can be made to: streetentertainment@solihull.gov.uk
Solihull welcomes buskers and street performers and we recognise the role which they can play in improving our centres and increasing footfall which is to everyone’s benefit. Street entertainment and busking are not regulated by Solihull Council as they are not licensable activities.
Policy on street entertainment and busking
We would like to ensure that everyone benefits from this entertainment whilst minimising noise disturbance and any intrusive behaviour that could affect neighbouring businesses, residents, visitors or the surrounding environment. Therefore, we have a terms of use and code of conduct
What street entertainment is taking place in my area?
We do not keep a public register of buskers and street entertainers.
Applying to be a street entertainer in Solihull borough
There is no need to apply for consent to be a street entertainer or busker. However, if you intend to sell items or raise funds for charity you will need consent from the licensing team. Apply for Street trading consent.
Reporting problems
Buskers can provide pleasure to many people, both local and visitors. However for some people, particularly those who work or live in the town centres, busking can become a problem if it continues for too long, is intrusive or unreasonably disturbs a person’s normal activities.
We don't license busking, so anybody can set up and perform at any time. In an attempt to minimise disturbance, we do however ask buskers to adhere to the general guidance we have produced, the aim being to provide advice about how busking can continue for the enjoyment of all and without the need for involvement from the council and the risk of formal action. We do not have the power to require buskers to comply with the advice in guidance document.
If you find that you are being disturbed by buskers you can report the nuisance in the following ways:
- For matters of behaviour and highway obstruction – WM Police on 101
- For matters of noise –Solihull Council on 0121 704 8000
- For nuisance to businesses contact: Solihull BID on 0121 285 1370 or email info@solihullbid.co.uk