Leeds Festival denied licence

will the show go on?

By eFestivals Newsroom | Published: Tue 18th Jun 2002

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Leeds Festival 2002

Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th August 2002
Temple Newsam, Leeds, Yorkshire, England MAP
£90 for weekend (camping included), £39 any day

A huge blow has been dealt to Mean Fiddler - Leeds festival organisers. Leeds City Council have denied the organisers a public entertainment licence because not enough improvements have been made to the site.

The Regulatory Panel made their decision after hearing views from Mean Fiddler, local residents and councillors.

The councils' concern is the venue at Temple Newsham, stating that the prestigious park next to a listed building is an unsuitable location.

Mean Fiddler have 21 days to appeal to local magistrates.

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