Vancouver city council has announced their law allowing only three permitted events and parties per month. The city council had started a pilot program that offered licenses for late night activities in industrial spaces. This is a pretty big success for the “underground” events and the council respects the law as long as the licenses are abided, it’s a great idea for artists and event groups in Vancouver.
Councillor Heather Deal explains the program in a clear manner:
“We wanted to make it accessible and affordable for organizations. Parties are fine as long as they’re well managed. And the license opens up thousands of new locations as potential event spaces in the city. I just think it’s a fabulous thing.”
Good for Vancouver for taking initiative on the dance community and helping promoters reach their audience.
“In all honesty, I don’t think there should be a limit at all on alternative venues. Why are we only allowed to gather three times a month? It seems ludicrous. We are all grown adults with lives and jobs and property and cars—why shouldn’t we be allowed to do these things? I feel in many ways the city is like a very stern parent, holding our hands, telling us ‘This is your bedtime!’ “
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