A unique festival has just taken place at a special location.
Lowestoft lies on the Norfolk / Suffolk border and is Britain’s most easterly town. This makes it the first town in the UK to welcome in the summer solstice each year.
This source of inspiration led to the creation of the First Light Festival – an idea originated by designer Wayne Hemingway and CEO Genevieve Christie.
Something for everyone
The first ever festival weekend took place in 2019 with something for everyone. Over the years, the festival has staged talks, poetry readings, dance, hands-on science experiments and activities for children. People gather on the beach at the crack of dawn, awaiting the sunrise. This year one of the higlights was the First Kite experience.
Noise management
For the 2024 festival, Adrian James Acoustics was asked once again to maintain a noise management plan. Our noise mitigation strategy uses computer modelling to predict and contain any noise issues. During the Festival, we monitored key locations to ensure compliance with the plan and to reduce the impact on local residents.
Experience
The First Light Festival is not our only experience in festival noise management. For many years we have recorded and analysed noise levels in other locations such as King’s Lynn and at the Norfolk and Norwich Festival. In addition, we provide expert advice for smaller events such as outdoor concerts and weddings. The detailed information we offer helps to ensure that regulations are met.
30,000 visitors
As for the First Light Festival, our noise management plan underpinned a successful diverse programme of events. Every year the Festival has boosted the local economy. Last year saw over 30,000 visitors.
Further details
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