A concert, a town fair or a festival should be fun – for the guests and, as far as possible, for the neighbourhood too. Whether that works out depends mainly on two things: the right noise control and good site planning.
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Noise control to suit your event
We hire out acoustic barrier mats for marquees, festivals, open-air concerts, town fairs, Christmas markets, temporary catering and motorsport events. The mats are attached to stable temporary fencing or scaffolding and can screen stages, generators, bars or delivery zones.
For initial planning you can try out in the noise barrier calculator how barrier height, distance and frequency affect the level at your neighbour’s. Keep in mind that low frequencies such as bass are screened less effectively than higher ones.
Acoustic barriers for events
Which noise rules apply to my event?
Familiarise yourself with the requirements early and obtain the necessary permits in good time. What usually matters is how sensitive the neighbourhood is – a purely residential area has different guideline values from a mixed-use area. Your local authority will tell you which limits and quiet hours apply.
Practical tips
- Point stages and loudspeakers away from housing wherever possible.
- Place the barriers close to the noise source and close gaps.
- Screen generators and refrigeration units separately – ideally in a U or L shape.
- Plan the wind load: mats catch a lot of wind, so fences and scaffolds must stand safely even in storms. The organiser is responsible for this.
Sponsoring for non-profit events
For concerts, club or school festivals and events run by fire brigades or charitable organisations we support selected events with up to 10 acoustic mats free of charge – enough for around 35 running metres at a height of 2 m. Conditions apply (among others: you collect and return the mats yourself, and our logo remains visible). Just ask us.