RESIDENTS have aired their views and fears over a planned three day music festival in Aveley later this year.
The event is being planned at the ‘Essex Sports Village’ on Purfleet Road, the former London Fire Brigade sports ground which is being developed by former Grays Athletic owner Mick Woodward, who took a lease on the property a couple of years ago.
Together with entertainments entrepreneur Dave Clark he met with concerned residents at the club on Monday. Mr Clark said: “We have many names on our wish list. Jools Holland, Westlife, Boyzone and Katherine Jenkins but nothing set in stone. I have been in discussions with the community forum. I want the community, local charities and local talent involved.”
Mr Woodward said: “The sports village needs investment. We are in discussions with Terry Venables to bring in a whole new dynamic sports complex here but meanwhile we need big ticket events.”
The concerts could attract over 10,000 people. Residents asked a number of questions including whether alcohol would be sold, camping overnight, parking and police and council involvement.
The organisers stressed that there is a 28-day consultation period and promised they would keep everyone in the immediate vicinity involved. The concerts are set to take place on 27, 28 and 29 August running for 12 hours each day.
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