Banner and flag hire

From July 2025, the 2025/2026 fees and charges will be in effect. Refer to Banner and Flag Hire – Fees and Charges for the full list of fees and charges.

The Banner and Flag Hire cost estimates are made up of three fees:

• Installation and removal
• Weekly hire fee
• Post hire option

Note: The City Banner and Flag Hire fees and charges do not include the cost of producing the banners.
Additional costs may apply.

You can now use the **NEW** Fee Calculator to work out the costs of your preferred locations before submitting your application online.

Call out fees

Call out fees may apply if banners or flags are damaged during the hire period, due to weather conditions or other factors. Our Installer will either remove or replace the damaged banners with a spare (wherever possible). The hirer will be notified and invoiced for any additional fees that may apply.

Cancellation

Notice of Cancellation is required a minimum 60 days before the start of the hire period, refer to Cancellations heading below for more information.

Charities and not-for-profits

The City does not offer discounted rates for Banner and Flag Hire, we do however have the following:

• Grants and Sponsorships:The City may offer some sponsorship or grant opportunities suitable to your event. For the latest offers available, please visit Grants & Sponsorship Programs | City of Perth or speak with our sponsorship team at [email protected]

• Feature Lighting: Feature lighting is on Council House and Trafalgar Pedestrian Bridge. This is a free service offered to charities and not-for-profit organisations, where available. For more information, or to apply please visit Feature lighting bookings | City of Perth or contact our Customer Experience team on 08 9461 3333 or by email at [email protected]

Six east steps to banner and flag hire

From July 2023 the City has changed how Banner and Flag Hire applications are made and assessed. If you experience difficulties applying online, please contact City Banners at [email protected] or on 08 9461 3333.

Step	Process
1. Read the guidelines and use the fee calculator	Read through the Banner and Flag Hire – Guidelines, you’ll find information on the banner and flag locations, types and sizes, and the application process. Use the **NEW** Fee Calculator, to help work out your preferred locations. Find under Downloads.
2. Submit an application online.	Submit online by completing the Banner and Flag Site Booking Form. When applying, choose a post hire option of Collection, Delivery, or Disposal. Find more in the Post hire options dropdown menu below.
3. Receive a cost estimate	As part of the application process, the applicant will receive a cost estimate, based on your booking and the current fees and charges. This can be adjusted to accommodate any changes to your booking before the confirmed booking letter is issued. Refer to Banner and Flag Hire – Fees and Charges. *Fees and charges may be subject to change each financial year.
4. Artwork and installation sequence	A copy of the proposed or existing artwork and (where two or more designs are used) an installation sequence is due a minimum 60 days before the start of your hire period. The City may make comments or request changes to your artwork to meet the City’s Design Criteria. Refer to Banner and Flag Hire – Guidelines for more information.
5. Confirmed booking letter and invoice	Once the artwork has been supported, you will receive a confirmed booking letter and an invoice. The confirmed booking letter will detail the delivery information.
6. Delivery of banners	Ensure your banners and flags are printed and delivered to our installer one week before the start of the hire period.

From 01 July 2025: Sites on St Georges Terrace and Adelaide Terrace change. Please be careful to read the location and quantity for each site – these have all changed since previous years.

From July 2025, we have 33 banner and flag sites, spread through the CBD, Northbridge, East Perth, and West Perth. Banner and flag hire sites are spilt into three categories, Premier, Executive and Boutique locations, based on street profile and range of vision. Views may be still be impacted by the City’s Urban Forrest, the City recommends viewing sites in person to see how your banners will appear to the public. Please refer to Banner and Flag Hire – Guidelines for views of the banner and flag hire locations.

Each site has a specific number of banners or flags needed. All banner and flag specifications can be found in the Book 900 – Banners and Flags Specification

Best seen by:
Pedestrians
Vehicles

Premier locations

These banners and flags are in high traffic locations, with a great range of vision to passers-by. These sites are in the busiest areas around the city.

 

Executive locations

These banners are in good traffic locations, with a good range of vision to passers-by. These sites are in busy areas around the city.

 

Boutique locations

These banners are in street locations, with a smaller range of vision to passers-by. These sites may be in quieter areas around the city.

 

Note:

• Banners and flags may not be interchangeable between sites. Please ensure you have the right size banners/flags for the site booked. Providing the incorrect sized banners could see your booking cancelled.
• You must supply the latest Book 900 – Banners and Flags Specification to your banner manufacturer.
• You must supply enough banners and flags for the entire site booked. No partial bookings are accepted.
• If there are not enough banners/flags to fill the booked site, the booking could be cancelled. The applicant may still be liable to pay the invoice, no discounts or refunds will apply.
• Postponements are subject to availability. Additional weekly hire fees may apply.

For more information on banner and flag hire, refer to the Banner and Flag Hire – Guidelines.
To check availability, contact City Banners at [email protected] or 08 9461 3333.

 

City-wide banner and flag network 2025/2026.

Elizabeth Quay offers a mix of large, medium and small fabric banners on the footpaths and promenades.

Site	Drawing no.	Banner type
E1 E5	901.03	Large Fabric Banner – Type 3
E3	901.04	Medium Fabric Banner
E2 E4	901.06	Small Fabric Banner – Type 2 (a) and (b)

 

 

Something to note:

E2 – Elizabeth Quay W – Western Promenade and E4 – Elizabeth Quay E – Eastern Promenade use both Small Fabric Banner – Type 2 (a) and Type 2 (b). Refer to Book 900 – Banners and Flags Specification. These banners have a unique display, so that 1 banner is facing the oncoming pedestrians, while the next banner along faces the opposite direction.
The City recommends viewing sites in person to see how your banners will appear to the public.

 

Artwork

When designing your banners and flags, refer to the Banner and Flag Hire – Guidelines. The guidelines outline the City’s recommendations. The proposed or existing artwork is due at the time you apply online, or a minimum 60 days before the start of your hire period.

Site key and design reference: All banners and flags must be printed with the site key and design reference. See the example printed on vinyl below.

 

Installation sequence

Where two or more designs are being used, the City’s installer requests an Installation Sequence. This can be a drawing, or written detail, showing which order you would like the banners and flags to be displayed.

 

Example installation sequence – sample 1.

 

Example installation sequence – sample 2.

 

Example installation sequence – sample 2.

 

When the City has supported the artwork, the hirer will receive a confirmed booking letter. The delivery address and contact information for the City’s banner and flag installation contractor will be given on the confirmed booking letter. Please contact the installer to arrange delivery.

Delivery of all banners and flags must be a made a minimum 1 week before the start of your hire period. Unless otherwise organised with the installation contractor.

When they are delivered, all banners and flags must:

• be folded (fabric) or rolled (Vinyl) in small batches,
• be easy for one person to lift and carry,
• the Design Reference (top left corner) is visible, and
• where applicable, packed in the order the banners and flags are to be installed (as detailed in installation sequence).

It is recommended:

• Fabric flags and banners are folded in groups of four.
• Vinyl flags and banners are rolled individually or up-to four per roll.

Start of hire period

Banners and flags are hired out for a minimum period of one week, installed and removed on a Saturday. Hirers should allow one to three days variance in the booking period. Installation and removal of banners and flags depends on traffic, events, weather, roadworks, and the number of banners and flags being installed at any given time. The City will endeavour to have banners installed as close to the installation date as possible.

End of hire period

At the time you submit an application, you will be asked about collection of banners and flags, your options are:

• Collection: Collection of banners and flags from the Installer (no additional cost). To be collected within seven days following your hire period.

• Delivery: Delivery of banners and flags to the applicant, or agreed third party (as quoted on your cost estimate) will be made as arranged with the installer.

• Disposal: Disposal of banners and flags (as quoted on your cost estimate). Will occur immediately following the removal of your banners and flags.

You can change your mind on collection at any time before the start of the hire period.

Note: It is the hirer’s responsibility to check collected banners and/or flags to ensure all banners and flags have been received. The City does not take any responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged banners and flags.

Refer to the Banner and Flag Hire – Guidelines for more information.

The City reserves the right to cancel bookings up to 60 days before the start of the hire period. Where the City cancels, a full refund of fees paid will be given.

Cancellations of banner and flag bookings, by the hirer, must occur a minimum of 60 days before the start of the hire period.

Fees and Charges may still apply in the following circumstances:

• Cancelling less than 60 days before the start of the hire period
• If the installation cannot occur due to the banners and flags not being delivered, damaged, or in short supply, no refund or discount will be given.

For all cancellations made by the hirer, the City is not liable for any costs associated to the production of the Banners and Flags.

Extensions or postponements may be considered, subject to availability. This is at the discretion of the City of Perth. Additional hire fee may apply if the requests can be accommodated.

Refer to the Banner and Flag Hire – Terms and Conditions for more information on cancellations or contact City Banners at [email protected] or 08 9461 3333.

How long can I book a site for?

Banners and flags are booked on a weekly basis (Saturday to Saturday), up-to six weeks. Bookings for longer than six weeks should be discussed with the City Banners team at [email protected] or call 08 9461 3333.

I only have a few banners; can I make a booking for only part of the site?

No. Partial bookings are not accepted. When making a booking, you acknowledge you must provide enough banners or flags to fill the site booked in its entirety.

Are design and/or production costs included in the quote?

No. Design and production is not provided by the City. It is up to the you (the hirer) to have your banners designed and manufactured.

How far in advance should I apply?

Applications should be made with a minimum of three months’ notice. To hold a site for a future event, campaign, or activity, you will need to submit a banner and flag hire application.

There is less than three months before I’d like my banners up, can I still apply?

Yes. Bookings depend on availability. You should check with your printer that you will have enough time to print and deliver the banners 1 week before the start of your hire period. Check availability with City Banners at [email protected] or call 08 9461 3333.

My event is a long time away. Can I have a pencil booking?

To hold a booking for the future, you must submit a banner and flag hire application. Include your event name and year of the event in the description.

Can the City recommend printing services to produce our banners/flags?

No. As a local government, we must remain impartial and cannot provide recommendations or advice on banner/flag manufacturers.

My banners won’t be delivered on time; can I postpone or get a refund?

We may be able to extend or postpone your booking, depending on availability. Additional Hire Fee(s) (per week) will apply. For cancellations by the hirer, made less than 60 days before the start of the hire period, the fees may still apply and the City is not liable for any costs associated to the production of the banners or flags.

Can I have my banners printed after I submit my application?

It is recommended to wait for the confirmed booking letter, the City may request amendment to your artwork to ensure your banners are inline with the design. The hirer is responsible for the production and associated costs of the banners/flags. The City of Perth will take no responsibility for the manufacture of the banners.

Our banners are being sponsored; can you issue the invoice to a third party?

No. Invoices will only be raised to the applicant.

We’d like the City to sponsor our banners or event, how do we apply?

The City has opportunities to provide funding for various events. To check out grants and sponsorship opportunities that may best apply to your upcoming event head to Grants & Sponsorship Programs | City of Perth.

We’d like to use the City of Perth logo; how do we get permission?

This would need to be arranged through our Sponsorship or Partnerships team prior to making your banner application.

We are a charity or not-for-profit organisation, does a discount apply?

No. Unfortunately, the City does not offer discounted rates for banner and flag hire, we do however have the following:

• Grants and Sponsorships: The City may offer some sponsorship or grant opportunities suitable to your event. For the latest offers available, please visit Grants and Sponsorship Programs | City of Perth

• Feature Lighting: Feature lighting is on Council House and Trafalgar Pedestrian Bridge. For more information, or to apply please visit Feature Lighting Bookings | City of Perth