Petition to: Melbourne City Council

Subject matter: The subject matter of this petition is the opening of new busking pitches throughout Melbourne and Melbourne CBD for performance artists.

Statement of subject matter and action requested: The following petitioners ask the Council to provide the use of the following areas for Melbourne, National & International Street Performance Artists and Buskers.

Past research has shown that this action would encourage visitors who, while watching performers, would spend money at other businesses thus adding to the local economy. The overall happiness of the public is increased while shows are being performed and crime rates decrease. Any council costs would be outweighed by the value-added benefits to the community.

Requested busking pitches:

1. Bourke Street Mall – half circle pitch (Cnr. Bourke and Elizabeth Streets)

2. Swanston Street Checkerboard – half circle pitch

3. Cnr. Queen & Franklin Street – half circle pitch (Near Queen Victoria Markets)

4. Entrance to Southgate Shopping Complex

5. Police station to be erected on Southbank