Police have received a number of calls from local residents concerned about the noise coming from Download Festival. According to reports on social media, the annual rock festival could be heard in Stapleford, at least 10 miles away from the Donington Park venue, as well as in Long Eaton and other suburbs on the edge of Derby.
Fairly strong winds and a potential sound system upgrade may have contributed to the distance the noise travelled, reports Derbyshire Live, and the issue led to a number of calls to Derbyshire Police. In a statement, the force offered advice to people who have raised concerns.
On Thursday evening (June 8), a spokesman said: "We are receiving a number of calls from residents concerned about noise from the Download Festival this evening. Download Festival is an annual music event held at Donington Park near Castle Donington in Leicestershire.
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