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Lunificent · 2022-10-01T19:49:38+00:00

Feels like it’s in the house with us - a live vocal and guitar 20 feet away.. Who does that? Is it a thing? AIBU to be really annoyed at how intrusive it is. I’d have been fine if they’d put a note through the door letting us know about it in advance.

BitOutOfPractice · 03/10/2022 11:43

It was 9:30, on a Saturday, and a one-off. OP you need to unclench.

If it was that bad, why not just chuck your coats on and go out?

maddy68 · 03/10/2022 11:47

Sit in the garden and listen and enjoy?

userxx · 03/10/2022 21:17

Peashoots · 02/10/2022 16:21

People on the neighbours group chat complaining 😂 at 9pm on a Saturday. What a bunch of sad bastards. Glad I don’t live near you.

This. Clearly the fun police are alive and kicking.

MissMaple82 · 03/10/2022 21:39

Why though? Why do they need to tell you ? What difference can it possibly make to your life by having a note put through in advance?! Just enjoy it and stop moaning

MissMaple82 · 03/10/2022 21:40

Lunificent · 01/10/2022 21:46

It is really loud. The neighbours on the group chat are all complaining.

God, you sound a joy

Sevenwondersofthewoo · 03/10/2022 23:25

So when did it finish and did you all get to bed at a reasonable hour then

Ticksallboxes · 03/10/2022 23:29

I think you've drawn the wrong crowd here unfortunately OP!

I would have been absolutely livid and I live in a noisy city centre home. It's just so bloody selfish and arrogant!

Dirtylittleroses · 03/10/2022 23:35

Lunificent · 02/10/2022 21:56

Depends what they’re complaining about. It’s not very typical to hear a live act in a garden, I’ve never heard of it before. It was incredibly loud and intrusive. Our evening was a write off.

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Why what were you doing that you needed silence for?

Redqueenheart · 04/10/2022 09:37

''@Dirtylittleroses
Why what were you doing that you needed silence for?''

You mean beyond wanting to go about your life in your own home without having to listen to somebody else's soundtrack?

What a bizarre comment.

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Lunificent · 04/10/2022 18:57

A question to my dissenters, regardless of my reaction to it, do you not just think it’s incredibly selfish and inconsiderate to book a live act in a garden in a densely populated area. Do you think it’s a considerate thing to do?

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DarkMatternix · 04/10/2022 19:06

As you see on this thread op, a huge number of people seem to think they're entitled to make as much noise as they like provided it's before 11pm. Even more so if they've given advance warning.

Fortunately, when our problem neighbours had a party we were on holiday. It was loud enough that people 20 houses away reported it. We recorded 80 decibels in our lounge on multiple occasions previous to this. Any sort of amplified music is generally going to be a nuisance in typical private dwellings irrespective of time of day, i.e. it's not just going to be audible but it's going to interrupt whatever neighbors are trying to do, like watch tv or talk!

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Lunificent · 04/10/2022 19:10

DarkMatternix · 04/10/2022 19:06

As you see on this thread op, a huge number of people seem to think they're entitled to make as much noise as they like provided it's before 11pm. Even more so if they've given advance warning.

Fortunately, when our problem neighbours had a party we were on holiday. It was loud enough that people 20 houses away reported it. We recorded 80 decibels in our lounge on multiple occasions previous to this. Any sort of amplified music is generally going to be a nuisance in typical private dwellings irrespective of time of day, i.e. it's not just going to be audible but it's going to interrupt whatever neighbors are trying to do, like watch tv or talk!

It was similar for us. Switched to off as we couldn’t hear it above the noise outside.

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BigSandyBalls2015 · 04/10/2022 19:20

A one off would not bother me at all. Either go out or sit in the garden with a glass of wine and enjoy a free show.

all these people complaining about an event once a year!! 😳🤦‍♀️

Smellyoldowls22 · 04/10/2022 19:26

I think it's horribly selfish.
I have a baby, and my sleep and comfort rather depend on hers, and I can't explain to her, 'just ignore it darling, it's only a few times a year'.
I'm also autistic and hugely affected by noise I can't escape.
My neighbours frequently force us to listen to their shit music and I loathe it.
I used to think it was inconsideration caused by stupidity, now I think they know how much they disturb others and just don't care.

gogohmm · 04/10/2022 19:35

A question, why is it any different if it's live or recorded?

We have often had live music in our house but the volume is no higher than if it's just recorded. If anything it's quieter in our case (acoustic guitar plus singer no amp but she does have a loud voice unamplified!)

gogohmm · 04/10/2022 19:39

@Lunificent

In my case I don't book a live act, the act is my dd.

You wouldn't want her as your neighbour- her primary music genre professionally is opera!

tenbob · 04/10/2022 19:45

Lunificent · 04/10/2022 18:57

A question to my dissenters, regardless of my reaction to it, do you not just think it’s incredibly selfish and inconsiderate to book a live act in a garden in a densely populated area. Do you think it’s a considerate thing to do?

Occasionally hearing neighbours having parties is just part and parcel of living in a densely populated area.

I live in zone 2 London, in an area which is popular with families and 20-something houseshares

There have been many many nights when I’ve winced at the sound of some neighbours music, in case it wakes up my children, but I’ve also been the 24 year old wincing at the sound of my neighbours having a chat outside on the pavement at 8am on a Sunday when I’m sleeping off a hangover

It is just life. No one moves to a busy town or city because they want or need silence so no, I don’t think it is inconsiderate to have some music in the garden occasionally

and really, how is it different if it’s live music instead of a Spotify playlist?

Peashoots · 05/10/2022 00:19

I actually think it’s selfish and inconsiderate to guilt trip your neighbour when they have a very occasional party at a reasonable hour that you can hear once a year.

Mollyshoe · 05/10/2022 00:33

NannyOggsWhiskyStash · 01/10/2022 20:51

It's the weekend and they have until 11 before they have to keep the noise down.

Not true. People have a right to quiet enjoyment of their home at all times. This is misinformation arising from many rental contracts asking for quiet afte 11. The law covers all times. I know this well from experience of this law.

as a one off it’s not so bad but the neighbour should have warned op

Sevenwondersofthewoo · 05/10/2022 01:19

It might be the law in some areas but the council will do diddly squat about it unless all the time and even then it’s very little.

my area it’s 7-11pm for noise unless intrusive and continuous and then they really don’t do much either

this was a one off and they didn’t put a note through the door, it wouldn’t of changed anything other than the Op could of went out but would of came back and it could of been still going on depending on finishing time.

Silence you don’t get anywhere these day city or rural unless you’ve noise cancelling headphones on

tenbob · 05/10/2022 08:30

Mollyshoe · 05/10/2022 00:33

Not true. People have a right to quiet enjoyment of their home at all times. This is misinformation arising from many rental contracts asking for quiet afte 11. The law covers all times. I know this well from experience of this law.

as a one off it’s not so bad but the neighbour should have warned op

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You know that ‘quiet enjoyment’ doesn’t mean ‘it has to be quiet in the house’ though..?

it is a legal term that means you shouldn’t be disturbed by the landlord. It has nothing to do with the volume of music

tenbob · 05/10/2022 08:32

From Shelter…. Note that there is no mention of noise. You have totally misunderstood what ‘quiet enjoyment’ means

“Your right to quiet enjoyment

This means your right to make use of your home without disturbance from the landlord or anyone acting on their behalf.

You have this right even if you never had a written agreement, or if your fixed term assured shorthold tenancy has ended.

It could breach your right to quiet enjoyment if your landlord:

comes into your home without permission

refuses to carry out repairs or safety checks

interferes with gas, electricity or water supply

is abusive, threatening or overly persistent about any issue

visits frequently without notice, appointment or agreement”