Is it legal for me to do this?

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lolly

its not legal to beg on the street in ireland so it shouldnt be illegal for you to play

greenorlagh

No problem in Northern Ireland. Just give it a go. If you are being a nuisance you'll be moved on. But you wont be arrested or anything horrible like that.

seabhcan

I'd say you're in a very gray area legally. Technically you would be self employed and would, in theory, need a work visa. (But oddly, artists don't need to pay income tax in Ireland.) But I imagine, if you applied for a work visa to busk, the Irish immigration people would laugh you out of the office.

I'm 99% sure you'll get away with it, but if the Gardai question you, be honest about your nationality and feign ignorance of the employment rules. Irish police are fairly easygoing and they are unlikely to cause you problems. At the very most they will tell you to stop.

As a general rule, Irish police are only interested in preventing theft and violent crime. If you're behaving yourself, they will not cause you problems.

I don't know about Northern Ireland.

stitcherkf

It is not illegal in Dublin. I know plenty of people who have done it. However, a word of warning.. several people are regulars and have their own pitch and you will not be welcomed if you use someone else's pitch! I presume you are good. There are some awful street entertainers and you will only get money if you are good or a little different.

sunshinelvr_4ever

give it a shot! Hey , if they don't want you to do it,I am sure they will let you know pretty quickly!

Usiku

I believe the legality of it varies from city to city. It is not uncommon in many major cities and in the downtown areas of many cities or in public transportation terminals to find artists of various types performing. It adds to the vibe of the city. Many locals and visitors enjoy these performances and do contribute money and applause. Unless there's something very obtrusive about the artist or their performance it seems to be allowed even if it might be illegal.

Orlandy G

Yes you can it's not illegal to do that plus people like it to be entretain

Rossie

i have a friend who does it from time to time and she said she can make loads of money, she is also very talented.

give it a go, what do you have to lose???

murnip

Do it and see what happens. I've done it plenty of times and I've seen police walk past buskers without saying anything to them. You would want to actually be able to play whatever instrument you plan on playing though.

hehakasapa

no,its not illegal in southern ireland,not sure about northern ireland,being part of the uk,its illegal in the uk as it is classed as begging,by our nanny state officials,and of course they dont want people begging as it shows the state and poverty in the uk,an embarrasment to our so called fat cat mp's.

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