In a shocking turn of events, local residents of South Gloucestershire have blocked a psytrance festival that was set to happen in September due to residential complaints.
The local council made this decision on April 8th. The council informed the organizers of Goa Cream of their decision. Goa Cream is currently scheduled from September 12th to 14th, for the third year in a row. Environmental health officer Florence Fisher expressed that there were 11 complaints from locals last year about the festival.
One resident described the event as “non-stop heavy bass music; it was almost inhumane and a form of torture“. Another resident claimed the extremely loud noise had a “profound effect” on him and his family. With other complaints expressed it gave them a headache all weekend, and others stated the music made their houses and windows shake.
On Monday, April 14th, Piers Chapora, the festival’s organizer, wrote on Facebook post that they are currently looking into alternative sites.
“Hi friends, Goa Cream is NOT cancelled !! For all of you freaks looking forward to being tortured at Yewtree farm in September. I’m afraid South Gloucester Council have objected to our licence application, the long and short of it, “Yewtree farm is an unsuitable venue for music/dance festivals? All this means is, we are now looking for another venue for this September’s party. I am going to see other possible sites later this week, so fingers crossed. Just putting it out there, if you know of a suitable venue with like-minded land owners, please let us know. One World, One Love, One Dancefloor.“
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