BIG NEWS!! THE CITY OFFICIALLY DROPPED THE FINES AND OUR FESTIVALS ARE HERE TO STAY!! THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING SO HARD TO PROTECT OUR VIBRANT MUSIC SCENE!! WE ARE GOING TO KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON THINGS TO MAKE SURE THE VIBE STAYS LOUD AND PROUD ALL SUMMER LONG!!
August 17, 2017
Final supporters
There is an ongoing effort by a number of local residents who reside in the downtown core and a few local government officials to slowly kill the local festivals by increasing fines to the point where festivals cannot continue.
These people are very vocal at city council meetings and are on the phones constantly calling in complaints to city hall during the festival forcing the city to somehow correct the problem.
The city by-law states that the sound can be no louder than 90db 100’ from the stage, For some festivals the type of music they play this works but anyone playing Rock, Blues, Country and EDM it is next to impossible to be below 90db.
The Orchestra in its heyday in Victoria Park unamplified was over 100db.
The city’s position may be exponentially increased fines and for some of the charities involved this will be crippling.
A lawn mower, for example, in the middle of Vic Park stage is over 90db at 100'.
Our recommendation is to take your readings at the edge of the property line as no one lives 100’ from any stage in the city or better yet take the readings from the property line of the person who is complaining.
We agree everyone should be able to live comfortably anywhere in the city but festivals bring in many people who spend money in the city and keep local, regional, and international performers working not to mention brings thousands of Londoners great music over the summer months.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
May 29, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
May 7, 2017
May 7, 2017
WE ARE ALMOST AT ONE HUNDRED SIGNATURES AND THIS IS THE MOMENT TO BLAST THIS TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!! SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS RIGHT NOW SO WE CAN SMASH THROUGH THIS GOAL AND SHOW THE CITY THAT OUR FESTIVALS ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE!!
394 Comments
London's festivals are a vital part of its culture and economy. They should be fostered, not endangered to serve the interests of a few residents and businesses who should get have set themselves up in a quieter location if that is what they really want.
Once you start assigning fines at these events, it won't take long that artists begin to decline London's offers to perform. Keep the music alive - it brings much needed revenue to the city. It also encourages diversity within the communities. Peace!
Festivals have been a part of London for over 40 years. They bring business and people downtown, they increase revenue for the city and raise money for charitable organizations. To do away with them would be detrimental in many ways.
I came to London to study at Western but I stayed because of the vibrant community spirit and the many festivals that inspire me to head downtown throughout the summer months. The culture and sense of community these festivals provide is invaluable.
Please some sense to this matter. This was one of the primary reasons we stopped operating the infamous London Balloon Festival. Fact... playing O'Canada from the main stage, with the Canadian Flag and Maple Leaf balloons, exceeded the decibel limits.
All levels of government have believed they speak for the people they purport to serve. The truth is they increasingly represent their own self interests and morph into what becomes a misguided moral conscience in the name of governance. We need to take time to watch how our councillors vote and when election time comes, they can be held responsible. By doing this, our collective voice will resonate into the next council. We do not need a council to tell us what to enjoy or not. We don't need parenting or sheparding. The city councillors need to stick to the " business of running the city and not the business of its citizens". So, I am saying to the city council " mind your own damn business and "stop confusing authority with responsibility". Thank you.
Music is the one thing that keeps a lot of us going in life. Now how can anybody try to take that away its kinda like staving yourself from what is needed. To all the people that cant handle the loud music buy some ear plugs and get a life and stop trying to voice your opinion because without LOUD music there would be no LIFE. James Kelly "The Livingroom Rockstars"
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BIG NEWS!! THE CITY OFFICIALLY DROPPED THE FINES AND OUR FESTIVALS ARE HERE TO STAY!! THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING SO HARD TO PROTECT OUR VIBRANT MUSIC SCENE!! WE ARE GOING TO KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON THINGS TO MAKE SURE THE VIBE STAYS LOUD AND PROUD ALL SUMMER LONG!!
August 17, 2017
Final supporters
There is an ongoing effort by a number of local residents who reside in the downtown core and a few local government officials to slowly kill the local festivals by increasing fines to the point where festivals cannot continue.
These people are very vocal at city council meetings and are on the phones constantly calling in complaints to city hall during the festival forcing the city to somehow correct the problem.
The city by-law states that the sound can be no louder than 90db 100’ from the stage, For some festivals the type of music they play this works but anyone playing Rock, Blues, Country and EDM it is next to impossible to be below 90db.
The Orchestra in its heyday in Victoria Park unamplified was over 100db.
The city’s position may be exponentially increased fines and for some of the charities involved this will be crippling.
A lawn mower, for example, in the middle of Vic Park stage is over 90db at 100'.
Our recommendation is to take your readings at the edge of the property line as no one lives 100’ from any stage in the city or better yet take the readings from the property line of the person who is complaining.
We agree everyone should be able to live comfortably anywhere in the city but festivals bring in many people who spend money in the city and keep local, regional, and international performers working not to mention brings thousands of Londoners great music over the summer months.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
May 29, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
May 7, 2017
May 7, 2017
WE ARE ALMOST AT ONE HUNDRED SIGNATURES AND THIS IS THE MOMENT TO BLAST THIS TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!! SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS RIGHT NOW SO WE CAN SMASH THROUGH THIS GOAL AND SHOW THE CITY THAT OUR FESTIVALS ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE!!
394 Comments
This is like complaining about smelly farms when you move to the country. You know that you occasionally have to put up with noise if you live downtown! It goes along with living in a more vibrant part of the city! Long live the Festivals!
London's festivals are a vital part of its culture and economy. They should be fostered, not endangered to serve the interests of a few residents and businesses who should get have set themselves up in a quieter location if that is what they really want.
Once you start assigning fines at these events, it won't take long that artists begin to decline London's offers to perform. Keep the music alive - it brings much needed revenue to the city. It also encourages diversity within the communities. Peace!
Festivals have been a part of London for over 40 years. They bring business and people downtown, they increase revenue for the city and raise money for charitable organizations. To do away with them would be detrimental in many ways.
I came to London to study at Western but I stayed because of the vibrant community spirit and the many festivals that inspire me to head downtown throughout the summer months. The culture and sense of community these festivals provide is invaluable.
Please some sense to this matter. This was one of the primary reasons we stopped operating the infamous London Balloon Festival. Fact... playing O'Canada from the main stage, with the Canadian Flag and Maple Leaf balloons, exceeded the decibel limits.
All levels of government have believed they speak for the people they purport to serve. The truth is they increasingly represent their own self interests and morph into what becomes a misguided moral conscience in the name of governance. We need to take time to watch how our councillors vote and when election time comes, they can be held responsible. By doing this, our collective voice will resonate into the next council. We do not need a council to tell us what to enjoy or not. We don't need parenting or sheparding. The city councillors need to stick to the " business of running the city and not the business of its citizens". So, I am saying to the city council " mind your own damn business and "stop confusing authority with responsibility". Thank you.
Music is the one thing that keeps a lot of us going in life. Now how can anybody try to take that away its kinda like staving yourself from what is needed. To all the people that cant handle the loud music buy some ear plugs and get a life and stop trying to voice your opinion because without LOUD music there would be no LIFE. James Kelly "The Livingroom Rockstars"
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This is like complaining about smelly farms when you move to the country. You know that you occasionally have to put up with noise if you live downtown! It goes along with living in a more vibrant part of the city! Long live the Festivals!