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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Jacob Phillips

Battle over Brockwell Park escalates as locals warn area could become ‘soulless’ without music festivals

A group of south Londoners have warned that Lambeth could become “sterile, unaffordable, and soulless” if festivals held in Brockwell Park and other late-night events are blocked.

Lambeth residents have joined forces, insisting the majority of people in the borough enjoy events such as LGBTQ friendly Mighty Hoopla and jazz and funk festival Cross the Tracks, saying they “bring life, joy and connection” to the borough.

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