Amplified Sound Application

Amplified Sound Application

Event Details

As this form covers a variety of event sizes and types, your level of information will be tailored to your event and you may want to write Not Applicable (N/A) in mandatory fields that do not apply to your set up.

Application Name (Name of the Event)*

Please provide a name for your event which will clearly indicate the purpose.

Organisation*

Name of your organisation. For individuals, please provide the name of the contact responsible for making the booking arrangements.

Application Type*

Nelson City Council supports numerous events, please select the category most aligned to your event. To review the many venues available search our website at: https://venues.nelson.govt.nz/our-venues/

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Event Description*

Please provide additional information to describe your event. Include number of expected attendees, details of activities and anything else which may help council to assist you in organising your event.

Expected number of attendees

Locations

Will the noise level be below 55 dB (measured at the nearest residentially zoned site)?

Under 55dB Consent Location*

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Other Location

Over 55 dB Consent Location*

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Event Start Date*

Please provide the date of your event.

Event End Date*

For single day events put in the same date as the start date.

Event Start Time*

Please specify the time that your event will start.

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Event End Time*

Please specify the time that your event will end.

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Soundcheck Date

Soundcheck Start Time

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Soundcheck End Time

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Your details

Event Organiser Name*

Event Organiser Email*

Contact Phone*

Technical information

You may provide just the basic information tailored to your event, especially if you are planning a small sound system.

1. Details of amplified sound equipment*

a) Describe the proposed amplified sound equipment, Include stereos, AV equipment. Please list all devices and their specifications; and

b) Provide rated output of sounds, e.g. the maximum wattage and number of speakers and the frequency range characteristics of each speaker (i.e. deep base, base, mid-range, treble); if available please provide as sound power levels

2. Layout of amplified sound equipment*

Include number, location, height and orientation of devices and speakers, and distance from the nearest residential boundary etc

3. Upload map or sketch of the event and the letter sent to nearby residents (if applicable)*

The map must show:

1) the positioning of speakers close to the ground, especially bass speakers,

2) the orientation of speakers away from residential boundaries,

3) the orientation and positioning of stages to minimize on-stage noise.

4) the impacted nearby residents/streets who will receive a letter

Drag and drop files here or

4. Details of sound system operators and contractors*

e.g. company name, name of sound manager, mobile number and emails.

5. Onsite contact person during the event*

Who will be monitoring the sound levels during the event, e.g. the person responsible for ensuring levels are within the volume levels and timeframes allowed by the Special Consent? Please provide the name (or company name), email, mobile number of the person.

6. Sound level management*

Describe how the amplified sound will be managed and what noise control measures will be used to reduce the impact of noise during the event, e.g. are you able to measure the sound level at the nearest residential boundary, are you able to adjust volume and/or reduce impact of bass levels quickly if complaints come in, where you will record received complaints, etc.

7. Additional sound sources (e.g. fireworks)*

Describe other sound amplification or sound generation system and/or devices such as vehicles, aircraft, generators, stationary engines, alarms and sirens, explosive devices (such as fireworks and other pyrotechnics, starting pistols, etc.). If not applicable, write N/A.

8. Residents information (if applicable)*

Please provide details (which day and what streets) on when you plan to do a letter drop to inform nearby residents of the coming event. If not applicable, write N/A.

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