I’m beginning to think I’ve gone deaf, everyone miles away can hear it and I’m literally on the boundary fence and can’t hear it."ĭerbyshire police revealed they'd had a number of calls to complain about the noise and released a statement saying: "We are receiving a number of calls from residents concerned about noise from the Download Festival this evening. One person said: "We live in Donington, not half a mile away and can’t hear a thing, I’m disappointed to be honest.
It split opinion amongst those within earshot, with some chuffed that they could enjoy the festival from home without having to buy a ticket, but others raging and complaining that the noise was causing a major disturbance on a school night.īut not everyone could hear it. I can literally see the stage lights too!"įairly strong winds and a sound system upgrade may have contributed to the distance the noise travelled. Residents in Sinfin, Littleover, Mickleover, Alvaston, Long Eaton, Breadsall, Chaddesden, Spondon, Mackworth and Derby city centre all claimed to be able to hear the noise too, with many initially thinking it was coming from neighbours.Ĭhloe Detheridge in Alvaston said: "It’s bloody loud this year - wish I was there. It's the 20th anniversary of the esteemed rock and metal festival this year and, for the first time ever, it is being hosted over four days, from Thursday to Sunday, instead of the usual three, normally starting on Friday.Īnd last night's headline set, courtesy of American band Metallica, was reportedly heard as far away as West Hallam, northeast of Derby, some 15 miles away from the stage as the crow flies. The music from this weekend's Download Festival at Donington Park has been heard as far away as West Hallam - 15 miles away from the stage.
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