THE organisers of a dance music festival want to come back to Brighton but have asked for a new site away from a helicopter landing area.
Land Beyond took place in East Brighton Park last summer but the first day of the weekender was a write-off after high winds damaged the main tent.
As a result the organisers were forced to scrap the line-up for Saturday, June 8. While the event went ahead on June 9, it attracted complaints after a live camel was included among the attractions.
A report to members of Brighton and Hove City Council said the organisers had asked for permission to use Wild Park in Moulsecoomb next summer.
They hope to attract up to 5,000 people each day on June 6 and June 7 from noon to 10.30pm.
The report said: “First held in East Brighton Park in 2019, the show wishes to change location due to
issues arising from the helicopter landing area in this park.”
East Brighton Park is currently where air ambulances land when taking patients to Brighton’s Royal Sussex County Hospital, although a helipad is due to open at the Eastern Road site.
Kemp Town Carnival is also due to take place on June 6 with 15,000 people expected.
Almost 50 events in total are expected to receive landlord’s consent from the council on Thursday.
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