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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Casey Cooper-Fiske

Ruling over London festivals ‘could lead to dark new era for live music’

Former Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall is among those due to perform at the Brockwell Live events (Lucy North/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has said a High Court ruling over the use of a London park, which might mean a number of events are cancelled, could lead to “a dark new era” for live music.

It comes after legal action was brought against Lambeth Council over the use of Brixton’s Brockwell Park for the Brockwell Live festivals, claiming the planned use of the land was unlawful as under permitted development rules, a temporary change of use is allowed for a total of 28 days each calendar year.

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