Amsterdam noise law under fire as ‘fans louder than bands’
Dutch booker Wim Franke has compared the city's controversial new 85-decibel sound cap to "asking motorists to drive at 50kph on motorways"
News By | 23 August 2017
A Dutch booking agent has harshly criticised Amsterdam’s new noise regulations, saying the 85dB volume limit on concerts or festivals near residential areas could threaten the city’s live music scene by deterring people from putting on shows.
In a Facebook post shared by EventBranche.nl, Wim Franke, owner of agency/event planner World of Bookings, compares the recently introduced noise cap to “asking motorists to drive at a maximum of 50kph on motorways” and says it may lead to live music…
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