Tyne residents object to Gateshead Stadium music event plan

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

Newcastle residents have objected to planned music events at Gateshead International Stadium on 30 and 31 October, citing noise from previous events held at the venue.

Lab3 Events Ltd has applied to Gateshead Council for an entertainment and alcohol licence for the events. ChronicleLive reports that up to 3,500 people are expected to attend each day, with music and alcohol permitted from 4:30pm to 11pm on 30 October and 1:30pm to 11pm on 31 October. The BBC reports approximately 6,000 ravers attending over both days and mentions that local DJ Ben Hemsley will perform.

Objections have been submitted following noise disturbance from earlier events at the stadium on 25 and 26 September. Newcastle City Councillor for Byker ward Nick Hartley reported that music from the September events was 'clearly audible' from his home for significant periods until 11pm and described the noise as 'intrusive'. He said he was contacted by numerous residents in St Peter's Basin and the wider Byker area reporting similar disturbance.

Lab3 Events Ltd states in its application that this would be the third year of holding such events at the location and that 'from past experience, all has gone very well, and the liaison and collaboration with responsible authorities worked exceptionally well'.

How it is being reported

• Residents object to stadium music event over noisePeople living on the other side of the Tyne to Gateshead Stadium have raised noise concerns.BBC Tyne And Wear · 16 Oct, 16:50
• Residents from north side of River Tyne object to Gateshead International Stadium gigsPrevious gigs at the stadium have raised concerns over proposed events later this month at Gateshead International StadiumChronicleLive · 15 Oct, 17:00

In this story: Gateshead International Stadium · River Tyne · Newcastle · Lab3 Events Ltd · Nick Hartley · Ben Hemsley · St Peter's Basin · Byker

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