HOLDING another Fatboy Slim concert in Brighton could generate millions of pounds for the city's economy, according to new figures.

Hove resident Norman Cook's recent concert in Loch Ness, Scotland, generated £7 million for local businesses.

The sell-out gig was attended by 23,400 people, paying £35 a ticket. Eight thousand people stayed in local hotels, with many more camping.

Cook has been banned from performing outdoors in Brighton since his beach concert in 2002 attracted more than 250,000 people.

Police and the city council have so far refused to sanction another event in case it attracts too many fans. But in recent months Cook, married to TV presenter Zoe Ball, has been involved in talks with the council to see if that position can be reversed.

There are suggestions a concert by Fatboy Slim might have to be ticketed or even held at a different venue, such as Preston Park.

When The Argus surveyed readers in July, 96 per cent said they would like to see the DJ perform on Brighton beach.

Tony Mernagh, executive director of Brighton and Hove Economic Partnership, has previously expressed concern that the city's transport system could not cope with events attracting more than 100,000 people.

He told The Argus yesterday: "I am not against it. It would be great for the city but it needs to be an event that is under control. Safety must be paramount."

If you want to see another Fatboy Slim concert in Brighton, write to Letters, The Argus, Argus House, Crowhurst Road, Hollingbury, Brighton BN1 8AR.