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Describe it once. We work out the permits, licences and deadlines, and check every page against the council's rules.
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Hagley Summer Sounds is a music festival at Hagley Park on Sunday 14 March, 12 till 9pm. Around 500 people, all ages welcome, with a kids zone and a bouncy castle. Live music from local bands on a main stage, a bar selling beer and wine to over 18s, four food trucks, and a couple of marquees for shade. Jordan Example from the Summer Sounds Trust is organising it, on 021 555 0199 or jordan@summersounds.example. Taylor Example is the duty manager, Southern Crowd Security is doing security, and the food trucks bring their own food.
EvntX works out what the council needs
Event permit application
Public event on council land
from Hagley Park
Special licence application
Alcohol will be sold
from a bar selling beer and wine
Hazard register
Bouncy castles and inflatables are classed as high risk
from bouncy castle
Food licence check
Food will be sold or served
from four food trucks
Source: CCC event permits, checked 26 Sept 2026
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Tell us where and what
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Step 2
Answer a question or two
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Step 3
Get a checked pack
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Step 4
Lodge on time
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