The promoters of beloved Aussie music festivals Splendour In The Grass and Falls Festival are calling on their fans to help change the events’ current noise restrictions. As FasterLouder reports, the promoters want their limits brought in line with other outdoor venues in the country.
“North Byron Parklands, home of Splendour in the Grass and Falls Festival Byron needs your help. Our world-class sustainable events venue has established an enviable track record across a range of areas including traffic, camping and environmental management,” they write in a statement.
“However, we acknowledge there is room for improvement on how we manage sound and increase amenity for our local community. To help bring about these changes we have applied to the State Government to set noise limits that are consistent with other outdoor venues in Australia.”
“In response to requests from community groups we are also seeking approval to host small community oriented events at Parklands.” They’re asking punters to make a submission to the government supporting their application.
“By [submitting], you can send government ministers a personal message showing your support for the artists, local bands and the people in the creative industries who are working tirelessly to make Parklands a place for everyone to enjoy. The process will only take a minute of your time.”
According to the promoters, current restrictions are “prohibitively low in winter and therefore very difficult to comply with [during Splendour in the Grass]”. The application also requests an extension of operating hours, allowing Falls festival acts to perform until 2am on New Year’s Eve.
“Overall, the noise limits currently approved for the venue are considered unworkable for outdoor entertainment events,” the application states. “It is therefore recommended that the noise limits for the venue be reviewed such that the venue can operate and comply with the noise limits for entertainment noise.”
In the report, which readers can view in detail here, promoters argue that the two festival add value to the local Byron Bay community, including an economic boost totalling $93.4 million last year, which was a boon to local businesses and the job market.
