US EditionCouncil Cools on Fireworks at Murrayfield After Oasis and AC/DC Gigs
Edinburgh Council recommends banning fireworks at Murrayfield Stadium after noise breaches during AC/DC and Oasis concerts triggered 16 formal complaints from residents, officials said.
- AC/DC finished their European Power Up tour with a concert at Murrayfield rugby stadium on August 21, following three gigs by Oasis at the same venue between August 8 and 12.
- Both AC/DC and Oasis used fireworks during their shows, prompting complaints primarily regarding excessive noise and disruption to local residents during summer events at Murrayfield.
- Edinburgh's environmental health team received eight complaints about the AC/DC concert and another eight about the three Oasis gigs, and confirmed the AC/DC show exceeded permitted noise levels.
- A City of Edinburgh Council representative acknowledged that the use of fireworks during events at Murrayfield can cause disturbance to nearby residents, and stated that officers will suggest avoiding fireworks at future stadium occasions.
- The council confirmed licence applications will continue to be considered on their own merits while taking officers’ advice, indicating future events could still be approved despite the fireworks restriction.
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Council cools on fireworks at Murrayfield after Oasis and AC/DC gigs
Councillors have been told that the AC/DC show exceeded the permitted noise level.
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