2 w. ago ‘I honestly don’t know what’s going to happen next’: Brockwell Park festival row ignites debate over public space

Legal decision in favour of south London campaign group trying to restrict music festivals reignites access rowPublic parks have been a cherished part of British life since the 19th century; for the Victorians they represented a “commitment to cultivate public good within the public realm”.But differing interpretations of this vision for municipal green space are at the heart of a debate over a very 21st-century issue: music festivals. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Thousands support Kneecap at first big gig since terrorism charge

Irish-language rap trio perform at London festival after member charged for allegedly displaying Hezbollah flag• Kneecap review – rap trio remain unbowed by terror chargeThousands of fans showed up to support Kneecap at a festival they headlined on Friday night, days after one of its members was charged with a terror offence.The Irish-language act performed at the Wide Awake festival in Brockwell Park, south London, two days after band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London in November. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Kneecap reveal their Glastonbury slot hangs in the balance after terror charge

Rap group Kneecap have taken to the stage to perform in the headline slot of Wide Awake Festival in Brockwell Park, south London after one member was charged with a terror offence

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2 w. ago Kneecap reveal Glastonbury slot uncertain as they slam Government after terror charge

Rap group Kneecap have taken to the stage to perform in the headline slot of Wide Awake Festival in Brockwell Park, south London after one member was charged with a terror offence

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3 w. ago Warning of "devastating blow" to London culture after campaigners win court case deeming Wide Awake, Mighty Hoopla and more "must be cancelled"

Warning of "devastating blow" to London culture after campaigners win court case deeming Wide Awake, Mighty Hoopla and more "must be cancelled"  NME

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3 w. ago Campaigner wins court case over festivals in south London park

Rebekah Shaman, of Protect Brockwell Park, took action against Lambeth council over number of large-scale eventsA campaigner who argued that music festivals held in a south London park unfairly cut off large sections of the space and made it a “mud bath” has won a court case that could result in events being banned there this summer.The Protect Brockwell Park (PBP) group, which includes the actor Mark Rylance, complained about walls being erected in the park, and noise and environmental damage, leading to a tense debate about the use of public space, nimbyism and the importance of summer cultural events. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Brockwell Park festival plans thrown into chaos as campaigners win High Court legal challenge

The decision today could disrupt the capital’s music festival landscape and transform the way public parks are utilised throughout the city

Events

3 w. ago South London park festivals ‘have to be cancelled’ after legal ruling, lawyers say

South London park festivals ‘have to be cancelled’ after legal ruling, lawyers say  MyLondon

Politics

3 w. ago Campaigner wins court case that could lead to festival ban in London park

Rebekah Shaman of Protect Brockwell Park took action against Lambeth council, leading to debate about use of public spaceA campaigner who argued that music festivals held in a south London park unfairly cut off large sections of the space and made it a “mud bath” has won a court case that could result in events being banned there this summer.Protect Brockwell Park (PBP), which includes the actor Mark Rylance, complained about walls being erected in the park, noise and environmental damage, leading to a tense debate about the use of public space, nimbyism and the importance of summer cultural events. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Campaigner wins legal challenge over use of London park for music festivals

Brockwell Park in south London is due to host several festivals, including pop event Mighty Hoopla, between May and June.

Culture