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Save live music in Earl Street, Maidstone

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Peter Simpson
12 years ago

Vehicle access is essential for musicians, even if only to drop off instruments and other gear. Try carrying a couple of full sized keyboards more than a few yards!

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Christine Joyce
12 years ago

Madness!

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Anonymous
12 years ago

Ridiculous

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andy tozer
12 years ago

Restriction of vehicular access to all the entertainment venues is Earl Street will have a massive financial effect on the premises and may result in an empty, ghost street!!!

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Margaret Johnson
12 years ago

No No No. This is a very bad decision.

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Brian Callar
12 years ago

Maidstone is already dying on its arse. Don't let this be the final nail in the coffin. Earl Street has some great music venues and one of the few decent places around for live music.

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Terry McKeown
12 years ago

come on MBC, isn't earl St in your entertainment quarter?

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Stephanie flower
12 years ago

This is crazy!!! How are business's meant to get deliveries!!

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Sacha Taylor
12 years ago Featured

Vehicle access must be maintained for loading and drop off of equipment. It is madness that this hasn't been considered and I am deeply concerned about the future of the venues that will be affected as well as Maidstone's culture of live music.

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Andre Ray
12 years ago

Would be a very sad day if we loose these venues for live music just because of pedestrian paving. Would all the shops etc. be able to dictate to their delivery companys a time of delivery. If so think how crowded of lorries etc. it will be in the mornings.

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Ian Simmons
12 years ago

An awful idea. It's hard to get in there now as it is! We need to keep live music alive

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Jan n Andy Oakley-Hills
12 years ago

Absolute madness, the town needs live music and these venues are known throughout Kent for their music, without that they will lose a lot of their customers and make their businesses non-viable!

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Robin
12 years ago

Please consider the heritage of the town and don't go through with this proposal

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peter hoffman
12 years ago

terrible idea

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Su Martin
12 years ago

Please consider the culture of this part of the town centre - please make the necessary allowances to enable disabled access and loading/unloading of musical equipment.

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Kees Dijkstra
12 years ago

terrible idea. We must keep live music and support these businesses.

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Fiona martin
12 years ago

What a terrible idea! If my mum and I eat in Maidstone I often bring the car up there to pick her up because she can't walk any distance after eating since she has COPD.

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Neil Cooper
12 years ago

Live music, whether you attend or not is the lifeblood of anywhere that wants to be successful.

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Dave Barker
12 years ago

Unbelievable! Live music has always been a part of Earl St and should remain so!!!