MONICA: the project soundproofing festivals
As sound complaints and security concerns continue to plague city-based festivals, IQ speaks to one festival using IoT tech to make events less invasive
Feature By | 26 April 2019
MONICA, a European Commission-funded project, is working to repair the often tense relationship between inner city festivals and the communities that surround them, demonstrating how technology can reduce sound levels and enhance safety at large, outdoor events.
The project works with 28 partners throughout Europe, developing internet of things (IoT) technologies to provide event organisers with services to monitor crowd and capacity, detect security incidents and reduce sound levels outside the festival site. The EU Commission funds most of the…