Post by Madhatter on Jun 25, 2015 13:43:33 GMT
Plug pulled as Nuneaton Riv Fest bash is a non-starter
THE plug has finally been pulled on Nuneaton's Riv Fest event.
Ahead of a special hearing due to be held yesterday between Warwickshire Police, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council and the organisers of the outdoor summer spectacular, the licence to hold it was formally surrendered.
The writing had been on the wall for the entertainment-packed session held in the town's Riversley Park, due to severe weather problems at last year's offering as well as concerns over crime and disorder.
The clock was also ticking on being able to set everything in motion in time, including organising performers, stalls, refreshments and toilet facilities and then being able to sell enough tickets to ensure it did not run at a loss.
However on Tuesday afternoon - the day before the licensing review meeting was due to take place, it is understood that Andy Eales aka DJ Massive, a director of the Urban Arts Clinic, handed in the licence at the Town Hall making the event a non-starter.
Mr Eales had been trying to seek an adjournment to the proceedings but was told that this was not possible and that he would have to attend.
This year would have seen the third outing for the popular event normally staged in July.
Having been launched in 2013, the first event was a declared a major success with around 5,000 revellers in attendance and big names, such as Nuneaton DJ Lisa Lashes hitting the stage alongside lesser known local acts.
The inaugural event made enough profits to invest money back into holding sessions to encourage the dancers, musicians and DJs of tomorrow from the town.
However as reported in the news back in April, issues over crime and disorder and public nuisance meant last year's event could have been in breach of licensing rules.
The heavens also opened up for a dramatic storm which saw stalls almost blown away and the tall trees in Riversley Park causing a real danger to public safety.
The event had to be abandoned halfway through due to Health and Safety concerns as stallholders, acts and festival goers alike ran for shelter.
All these factors led to Warwickshire Police and other agencies reviewing whether it should be held again over issues of non-compliance in elements of the event plan.
NuneatonNews
THE plug has finally been pulled on Nuneaton's Riv Fest event.
Ahead of a special hearing due to be held yesterday between Warwickshire Police, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council and the organisers of the outdoor summer spectacular, the licence to hold it was formally surrendered.
The writing had been on the wall for the entertainment-packed session held in the town's Riversley Park, due to severe weather problems at last year's offering as well as concerns over crime and disorder.
The clock was also ticking on being able to set everything in motion in time, including organising performers, stalls, refreshments and toilet facilities and then being able to sell enough tickets to ensure it did not run at a loss.
However on Tuesday afternoon - the day before the licensing review meeting was due to take place, it is understood that Andy Eales aka DJ Massive, a director of the Urban Arts Clinic, handed in the licence at the Town Hall making the event a non-starter.
Mr Eales had been trying to seek an adjournment to the proceedings but was told that this was not possible and that he would have to attend.
This year would have seen the third outing for the popular event normally staged in July.
Having been launched in 2013, the first event was a declared a major success with around 5,000 revellers in attendance and big names, such as Nuneaton DJ Lisa Lashes hitting the stage alongside lesser known local acts.
The inaugural event made enough profits to invest money back into holding sessions to encourage the dancers, musicians and DJs of tomorrow from the town.
However as reported in the news back in April, issues over crime and disorder and public nuisance meant last year's event could have been in breach of licensing rules.
The heavens also opened up for a dramatic storm which saw stalls almost blown away and the tall trees in Riversley Park causing a real danger to public safety.
The event had to be abandoned halfway through due to Health and Safety concerns as stallholders, acts and festival goers alike ran for shelter.
All these factors led to Warwickshire Police and other agencies reviewing whether it should be held again over issues of non-compliance in elements of the event plan.
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