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Hyde Park Concerts Get Major Capacity Boost
13 Jun
Summary
- Hyde Park concerts can now host up to 75,000 attendees.
- The expansion aims to help The Royal Parks remain competitive.
- The event contributes millions to the London economy annually.
BST Hyde Park has secured approval to expand its audience capacity to a maximum of 75,000 attendees. This decision by Westminster City Council will allow for nine concerts, each with a capacity of 69,999 people, marking a substantial increase from previous limits. The expansion is intended to help The Royal Parks, the charity managing Hyde Park, maintain its competitiveness in securing top artists.
The Royal Parks manages the parks with an annual cost of approximately £75 million, with 85% of this generated through its own efforts. The BST Hyde Park event is crucial for fundraising, contributing vital income alongside significant economic benefits to London. This boost in capacity is expected to enhance these financial contributions.
