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Post by rob strong on Jan 17, 2009 14:23:39 GMT 1
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Post by tnaugler on Jan 17, 2009 22:12:34 GMT 1
that is ridiculous. I really hope that doesn't happen. Live music is supposed to be loud... thats the point, so it can equally reach the ears of and leave an unforgettable impression on everyone in attendance.
My rule of thumb has always been... Never go to a show without earplugs & if you don't need ear plugs, then the show probably isn't worth going to.
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Post by rob strong on Jan 20, 2009 18:41:36 GMT 1
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Post by noise is a friend on Jan 21, 2009 18:55:41 GMT 1
Well the Number 10 site is genuine, that's for certain. I have direct links to it at work.
I've signed the petition, along with 72000+. It does seem to be something that the noise abatement/H&S lobby would seek to impose on a large body of people who willingly part with their money and make the choice to be entertained in this way, fully aware that gigs are generally loud, which is for some part of the appeal.
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Post by rob strong on Jan 21, 2009 18:57:49 GMT 1
The thrust of the NME story is that there is no such legislation scheduled to come into effect, and that the whole thing is a hoax. I haven't seen any evidence to the contrary, so I have to conclude that it's a great big fuss about nothing. I haven't signed.
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Post by noise is a friend on Jan 21, 2009 19:05:50 GMT 1
Fair enough, but it is interesting to see the strength of feeling about this sort of thing, especially if it's based on rumour.
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Post by rob strong on Feb 19, 2009 14:44:14 GMT 1
seems the Government have now responded (although I have no source for this, much like the original rumour):
"We are pleased to tell you that there is no truth in claims that the Government is planning to introduce a requirement for entertainment venues to fit noise control devices.
Each Local Authority Licensing Authority considers every live music application on its merits, and decisions are made entirely by them. However, the Licensing Act 2003 does not allow mandatory conditions for live music to be imposed across the board. It would not be possible to impose such a condition without a change in the law and such a change is not, and never has been, on the Government's agenda.
There is also no legal requirement under health and safety legislation for entertainment venues to have noise control devices fitted, nor is there any proposal.
The Government is acutely aware of the contribution that music makes to our culture and we remain committed to a vibrant and flourishing creative sector, of which live music plays an essential part."
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