Do you need permission to do a flash mob?

Make sure you have permission to be there! Venue permits can be pricey, and can require booking well in advance. Having your flash mob broken up after all that hard work is disheartening, so be sure to get the venue details arranged to perfection!

What is considered a flash mob?

: a group of people summoned (as by email or text message) to a designated location at a specified time to perform an indicated action before dispersing.

How much does a flash mob cost?

The average cost to stage a flash mob is $2,000 to $5,000 per event for an individual–for a marriage proposal, for example. For corporate events, which tend to be more involved, the cost ranges from $10,000 to $100,000.

What makes a good flash mob?

Flash mobs are a great way to stir up attention and create some buzz. Be creative, and think of ways to make your performance unique from previous flash mobs. Some flash mobs involve the performers’ hidden talents, some singing, theatrics, or getting hundreds of people to stand still for a few minutes.

Are flash mobs illegal in India?

However, flash mobs can be a little difficult to execute as such large gatherings are illegal in public spaces, say experts. In 2003, following a flash mob in the city, the Mumbai police invoked section 37(1) of the Bombay Police Act to regulate any gathering or crowd in a public place without prior permission.

What is the biggest flash mob in the world?

Cidade do México. The sheer size of this flash mob made it a hit on YouTube and earned it a Guiness Book World Record for largest flash mob with nearly 14,000 people performing the choreography of Michael Jackson’s Thriller.

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Are flash mobs illegal in the UK?

Legality. The city of Brunswick, Germany has stopped flash mobs by strictly enforcing the already existing law of requiring a permit to use any public space for an event. In the United Kingdom, a number of flash mobs have been stopped over concerns for public health and safety.