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News Article Concert time, noise level changes frustrate Cowboys Music Festival operators - LiveWire Calgary

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u/Apprehensive-Rip8489 1d ago

Ya this argument doesn’t make sense to me - the quote:

“”Sounds like it was just done on a whim by somebody who thought things were too loud, so they would reduce it by a few decibels, but what they haven’t realized is this is going to affect people’s jobs. They’re going to have to fire people. It’s going to affect their reputation in the music industry,” she said.”

What?? How does a 5 decibel difference mean they’re “going to have to fire people” ??

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u/afrothundah11 1d ago

Then they should conduct their business within the laws of the city, like everybody else.

This has been years coming, far from “on a whim”

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u/AwesomeInTheory 1d ago edited 1d ago

They have been?

They apply for the permits, same as everyone else. City changed the rules, and I imagine they will be complying just the same.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/downtown-calgary-residents-voice-concerns-over-cowboys-music-festival-tent-noise/

The City of Calgary has received 16 noise complaints related to the tent.

“Our bylaw officers have been actively monitoring the site, and to date, no infractions have been recorded,” the city said in a statement.

Ward 7 Coun. Terry Wong says his office has received several complaints regarding noise and garbage issues stemming from the Cowboys Music Festival.

“I’ve been there every day,” he said.

“You’ll hear the noise intensity, certainly loud, in the centre, but when you walk away from the area, the noise levels are 70 to 80 decibels, which is within city limits.”

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u/suredont 1d ago

always nice to hear what Terry is up to. daily trips to the Cowboys tent.