Court Upholds Conviction After OZZFEST Concert Violated Noise Bylaws

March 15, 2005

The Toronto Star is reporting that a Toronto appeal court has upheld a conviction against the Docks Entertainment Complex for violating noise bylaws in connection with an Ozzfest concert in 2001.

The nightclub, which sits on the waterfront at the foot of Cherry St., must pay $6,000 in fines and is prohibited from excessive noise at one part of its complex.

"It's very good news that the conviction has been upheld because the noise has been quite phenomenal that comes from there," said Freya Godard, who has lived on Ward's Island for 35 years.

The conviction, stemming from two live music events in the summer of 2001 — Ozzfest and Area: One, an assembly of electronica, rock and hip hop — adds fuel to the longstanding feud between the nightclub and residents of the Toronto islands.

Nicholas Macos, the lawyer representing the nightclub, calls the charges "guilt by association."

"The Docks didn't have its hand on the volume knob.

"It didn't hire the people. It didn't set up the sound. All it did was provide food and beverages and allow its name to be used in association with advertising," he said.

What's more, Macos added, the Docks has not held any music events on that parking lot since.

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