Fireworks Fiasco: Noise Complaints Erupt Over AC/DC and Oasis Concerts in Edinburgh

In a recent development, the use of fireworks during concerts by AC/DC and Oasis at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium has caused a stir in the local community. According to environmental health officers, the fireworks displays at these events broke the permitted noise levels.

The City of Edinburgh Council received a total of 16 official complaints from residents living near the stadium following the concerts. Eight complaints were filed after AC/DC's European tour finale on August 21st, and another eight were made during Oasis' three-night stint earlier that month.

The noise issues began during the AC/DC soundchecks the day before their show, and one resident in Inverleith even reported that their lights dimmed due to the excessive power draw at the stadium. Both the AC/DC and Oasis concerts featured fireworks, which are considered more disruptive to the wider community than just loud music.

Noise measurements taken by officers at the venue and other locations in the city confirmed that the "permitted noise level was exceeded" during the AC/DC concert. As a result, the council has now decided to recommend that fireworks should not be used at future events held at Murrayfield Stadium.

This decision comes as a blow to the concert organizers, as the use of fireworks has long been a staple of large-scale music events. However, the council's priority is to address the concerns of the local residents and minimize the disruption caused by such displays.

The Murrayfield gig was AC/DC's first Scottish show in a decade, while Oasis held three sold-out concerts at the 70,000-capacity stadium as part of their reunion tour. Both events attracted large crowds and generated significant noise, leading to the complaints and the council's subsequent action.