Noise restrictions threaten Perth’s nightlife scene.
The Threat of Noise Restrictions
Perth’s Freo.Social, a popular social club and live music venue, is facing a significant threat due to noise restrictions imposed by the City of Perth. The club, which has been a staple of the city’s nightlife scene for over a decade, has been accused of violating noise bylaws, leading to a potential shutdown. The City of Perth has been cracking down on noise pollution in recent years, with a focus on reducing the disturbance caused by loud music and other noise-generating activities. Freo.Social has been at the forefront of this effort, hosting a wide range of live music events and activities that often feature loud music and other noise-generating activities. However, the club’s owners have been accused of not taking adequate steps to mitigate the noise, leading to complaints from nearby residents and businesses.
The Impact on the Community
The potential shutdown of Freo.Social could have a significant impact on the local community, particularly in the surrounding neighborhoods. Some of the potential consequences include:
Posting on her Instagram Stories yesterday, Geneve wrote: “Our lovely music community out in force, new hotel next door wants to shut Freo.Social because of noise complaints. Save live music.” Carla Geneve via Instagram Stories Don’t miss a beat with our FREE daily newsletter James Legge, the Managing Director of Triple 1 Three (which manages Freo.Social), said the community views the issue as “construction killing culture.” Legge added that the venue is “staring down the barrel” and asking for urgent action. Abbe May noted that her first gigs happened at Freo.Social, where she found success. More artists have emerged and progressed thanks to the support of playing at the venue.
The City has also engaged a heritage consultant to assess the potential impact on the heritage-listed Fremantle Town Hall.
The Background
The City of Fremantle has been considering the possibility of a new hotel being built next to the popular live music venue, The Cappuccino Strip. The venue has been a staple of the local music scene for decades, and the City has a responsibility to ensure that any new development does not harm the area’s character.
The Noise Consultant
The City has engaged a noise consultant to investigate the potential impact of the new hotel on the live music venue. The consultant will assess the noise levels and potential disruptions to the venue and its patrons. The City is taking a proactive approach to ensure that any new development is done in a way that respects the existing businesses and residents. The consultant will use a range of techniques to assess the noise levels, including acoustic modeling and field measurements.
Fremantle’s music scene has been shaped by Freo.Social’s enduring legacy
Freo.Social has been a hub for local musicians and has played a significant role in the development of the Fremantle music scene.
A Brief History of Freo.Social
Freo.Social, formerly known as the Fly By Night Club, has been a staple of the Fremantle music scene for over 20 years.
