Evenko Facing Noise Injunction

Representatives for the community of St-Lambert requested an emergency injunction in Quebec Superior Court that would force Evenko to turn down the volume after 7 p.m. during festivals including Osheaga and Heavy Montreal, CBC News reported.

Alain Chevrier, an attorney for the residents, argued in court that noise and vibrations from concerts are making life difficult for people who live in the suburb, which is across the water from the park.

Chevrier noted the concerts make it impossible for residents to sleep, even with earplugs, and that many people have complained of windows and doors rattling from the shows.

The city, which manages the park, and Evenko were expected to present their arguments at press time. It appears the fests took some measures to rectify the situation after noise complaints last year.

Osheaga festival director Jacques Aubé told the CBC at the time that $150,000 had been spent on sound controls. “We invested in…technology to improve the quality of the sound at the site,” he said, adding the measures would help control reverb.

Osheaga begins July 31 and Heavy Montreal runs Aug. 7-9.