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Yet Another Music Promoter Applies for Open Licence to Use Finsbury Park

This via Stroud Green Residents' Assoc:

Haringey Council has received an application from Live Nation for an indefinite premises licence for events - concerts etc. - in Finsbury Park. As with licences granted to other organisations, SJM and Festival Republic, the licence being sought isn't for a specific event, once granted Live Nation will be able to use it at any future time without the need to further consult the public.

Live Nation intend the first event to be the three day "Wireless Festival" to run on 4-6th July next summer. Setting up the event and taking down will also involve a week of activity at either side of the event, so a large amount of the park will be out of bounds for two weeks.

The summary details of the application on the Haringey Council web site are:

Live Nation Finsbury Park
Finsbury Park, Seven Sisters Road, London N4
Provision of regulated entertainment: Plays, Films, Live Music, Recorded Music, Performance of dance and anything of a similar description
Monday to Sunday 10am to 11pm
Supply of Alcohol: Monday to Sunday 10am to 11pm For consumption on the premises
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 10am to 11.30pm
Premises Type: Park
End Period: 21 November 2013
New Application

Attached below is a copy of the application, plus a copy of the site plan. Please note that it seems as if Live Nation are intent on increasing the area of park to be used compared with previous events e.g. this years Stones Roses concerts. The proposed area is also far greater than the "Typical event area" which the Council are showing in their consultation on events.

If you wish to comment upon the application this should be sent to:

Licensing Team
Units 271-272
Lee Valley Technopark
Ashley Road
Tottenham
N17 9LN
Tel 020 8489 8232
Fax 020 8489 5528

Email licensing@haringey.gov.uk

Comments must relate to the Council's licensing objectives which are:

  • The prevention of crime and disorder
  • Public safety
  • The prevention of public nuisance
  • The protection of children from harm

further details on the Councils web site:

http://www.haringey.gov.uk/index/business/licensing_regulations/lic...

COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 21 NOVEMBER, any received after that date will not be considered.

Unfortunately the licensing process does not allow local residents and park users to make comments on issues such as the amount of space which Live Nation intend to use. Any comments of this nature should be addressed to

Simon Farrow
Head of Client Services
Single Frontline
Haringey Council
Tel: 020 8489 3639
Email: simon.farrow@haringey.gov.uk
Mail: 4th Floor, River Park House, 225 High Road, Wood Green, London N22 8HQ

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Permalink Reply by John McMullan on November 15, 2013 at 15:40

Excellent! We can use his toilet!

Permalink Reply by Hugh on November 15, 2013 at 15:48

I suspect he'll be at the front taking photos.

Permalink Reply by John McMullan on November 15, 2013 at 16:16

I don't need him there to use his toilet Hugh. Nor would I want him there.

Permalink Reply by Hugh on November 15, 2013 at 17:22

Oh, then I totally misunderstood what you were saying that night you'd drunk too much...........

Permalink Reply by Churros on November 15, 2013 at 15:53

Next Friday actually. 

Permalink Reply by Mike on November 15, 2013 at 16:11

I have to say I am personally against Finsbury Park being licensed for concerts with 50,000 attendees - for the reasons I put in my objection to the planning application - the trashing of half the park, crowds, anti-social behaviour etc. With permission for this concert presumed in advance I suppose this helps to place the integrity of the planning consultation process in context - ie a total farce.

Permalink Reply by Churros on November 15, 2013 at 16:22

In fairness the current large events framework allows up to five large event days a year (so these two plus three for Live Nation - -if granted - makes five in 2014). But I have already asked the parks management if there are any other plans/hire agreements in place or in process. 

For me I am still pressing for assurances that the events will be managed in a way that does minimises the inconvenience to residents. I'm not convinced though.

Permalink Reply by Churros on November 15, 2013 at 15:52

Sadly you can't as there is no re-entry to the 'festival' site. Unless of course you decide to watch for free from the top of the slides in the kids playground.

Permalink Reply by Anette on November 18, 2013 at 16:25

Paul, that would be amazing!!!!!! Easier to get rid of a festival promoter than religious nut-jobs though, but hey. We can dream.. 

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