OK, well as I got so many replies to my requests for opinions, I thought I'dd
let you know some results. All messages were submitted to a DTE/ConFest
Committee meeting , by myself.
There were many other complaints too, about issues to do with sound in
general. Ian( Red Beach) spoke at great length, about Electrically Amplified
Sound around the Red Beach Area, not Red Beach itself. There is no change to
the Red Beach area. The discussion on sound has not been about Red Beach as
such, and Ian's contribution to ConFest is appreciated.
Ok following complaints from many market traders, it was proposed to ban
all Electrically Amplified Sound from the market area. This was voted on. This
is now inforce, and part of the traders permit. There will be no Electrically
Amplified music permitted at any time in the whole market area.
There is to be no Electrically Amplified Sound unless prior approval from
the DTE/ConFest Committee is granted. The use of car stereo equipement can
only be used for listening to ConFest radio, not for private music festivals,
the same for any stereo equipement. If you check your ticket at entry it does
state relevant things in accordance with this.
The DTE Directors then formed a sub committee answerable to the Directors
only, to deal with this issue. The Sound Committee, is of 5 people, all onsite
and all on Radio communication. It is their responsibility to go around and if
needs be ask those who need to be asked to stop. There is a process now , that
can result in someone who choses not to respect others to leave the ConFest site
and not return. Hopefully now camping areas will be quieter areas. The
Sound Committee is contactable, ask at the Info tent, and they can and will be
able to listen to any sound complaints you may have. Most of their working will
be at night, so I would ask if you feel a need to contact them, try to avoid
mornings!
There will also be a public meeting on the saturday afternoon, to obtain
views on Electrically Amplified Sound. The request is for people to write down
their views, ideally with an email address and name, and hand it in, either at
the meeting, or at the box in the Info tent. The box will also be emptied
everyday. There will also be paper there for you to write on at anytime.
Amongst many other things it is my responsibility to collect this all, and in
due course it will be presented to DTE/ConFest Committee. Info on this of
course in the Info tent. I would like it remembered that Ian( Red Beach) fully
supports this. There should be no other Electrically Amplified Sound than Red
Beach.
All accoustic music is encouraged, tho again, we ask that people respect
others, especially in the early hours!