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BBC News
04-07-2025
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Wolverhampton music event application withdrawn after police concerns
An application for a planned music event in Wolverhampton has been withdrawn after police expressed security owner of North Street Social, Johnny Jones, had applied for permission for an open-air DJ event on 26 July in the area around his Jones had said the Freakz Street Social event would have a "carefully managed audience cap", and attendees would be subject to bag and ID checks, but West Midlands Police called for tougher security of Wolverhampton Council confirmed this week that Mr Jones had withdrawn the application, leading to the cancellation of the scheduled licensing committee meeting. The application for a Temporary Event Notice was for alcohol sales and music outside the bar's existing indoor licence area, taking in the neighbouring cul-de-sac Blossom's West Midlands Police said the proposed security checks were inadequate, arguing for "thorough body and bag searches" for each person attending the initially proposed audience cap of 300, described by police as "vast" for the area, was reduced to 180 after mediation with environmental health officers who then dropped their own objection. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Police raise safety objections to Wolverhampton music event
Police have raised objections to a planned music event in Wolverhampton city owner of North Street Social, Johnny Jones, has applied for permission for an open-air DJ event on 26 July in the area around his an application to City of Wolverhampton Council, to be discussed by councillors on Thursday, he said the event would have a "carefully managed audience cap", and attendees would be subject to bag and ID Midlands Police have called for tougher security restrictions. The application for a Temporary Event Notice is for alcohol sales and music outside the bar's existing indoor licence area, taking in the neighbouring cul-de-sac Blossom's said the day, Freakz Street Social, would be a "vibrant, community-led music event curated by the team at North Street Social".The application added that the event would be "rooted in Wolverhampton's rich cultural scene", and represent a "coming together of alternative music, street culture, and local talent". 'Unreasonable financial burden' However, in a formal objection to the plan, West Midlands Police said the proposed security checks were inadequate, arguing for "thorough body and bag searches" for "each and every person" attending the event. It also said hip-height crowd barriers would not stop unauthorised people getting in, nor objects being passed over the initially proposed audience cap of 300, described by police as "vast" for the area, was reduced to 180 after mediation with environmental health officers who then dropped their own organisers, represented by agents The Licensing Guys, said they would apply for a formal road closure if the event was given the go-ahead at Thursday's meeting, and the event would be subject to this being queried a request by police to complete this before the licensing hearing, as the cost of £750 was an "unreasonable financial burden" in advance of a licence being granted. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Music festival set to arrive in Wolverhampton
A multi-venue indie music festival is arriving in Wolverhampton this Feel The Noise, the event will take place in the city centre, with musicians performing at Wulfrun Hall, Dive Bar and North Street Social on like The Clause, Keyside and Alex Spencer are set to perform, along with headliners The K's who are currently touring the UK.A free conference is also being held as part of the event to help people get into the music industry, as well providing network opportunities with artists and managers. The talk will feature a Q&A and feedback sessions from industry names, like award-winning producer Gavin Monaghan who has worked with The Editors, Scott Matthews and Ocean Colour Scene. The festival received £25,000 from the government to help stage the event, as well as support from City of Wolverhampton Chris Burden said the event would contribute to the existing "vibrant music scene that already exists in the city". Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
