BlueValkyrie wrote: » It depends. In Dublin there are no actual busking licences, however you are very likely to be moved on by the Guards. What is much more important is that to perform anywhere in public you should have public liability insurance - without this you don't have a leg to stand on if dealing with any authorities, and also leave yourself open to potential lawsuits. There are many discussions along these lines over on http://www.emeraldcircus.com which you may find useful.