Peter Prince

The Salt Spring Island Saturday Market Society (SSISMS) recently implemented a “no amplified music” policy. This policy has sparked objections from many people, who believe it discriminates against musicians and is detrimental to the Saturday Market’s reputation and the community as a whole. As a music creator and longtime vendor at the Saturday Market, I, Peter Prince, am negatively impacted by the “no amplified music” policy, which threatens my livelihood. As the sole market vendor relying on amplification to sell my products, this policy constitutes a major challenge to my business. The policy was formulated without due process, consultation, or regard for my rights as a citizen, an artist and market vendor. The policy also contravenes CRD Noise and Sound Bylaw No. 3384, Section 4, Exemptions #6. This exemption allows amplified sound in public parks and public gathering places such as the market. In 1987, I began my journey at the market with a dream, a guitar, and …