The Riverhead Town Board is to vote Tuesday night on whether to approve a key permit that, if denied, will mean a rock concert in Calverton scheduled for this weekend can’t go forward.
But even if the town board approves the special events permit, the concert promoter needs to persuade Suffolk County to change its mind about another crucial permit — something a county health official said yesterday is very unlikely. How the town board votes Tuesday night may depend on whether the concert promoters have lined up adequate police protection by the time the meeting starts at 7 p.m.
The Field Day Festival, scheduled to feature headliners such as the Beastie Boys and Radiohead and expected to draw people from as far away as Iceland and Australia, was thrown into doubt last week when Suffolk County denied the promoter a mass gathering permit, citing a lack of adequate law enforcement. Riverhead’s police chief has said his tiny force won’t be able to handle the crowd of at least 50,000 alone. Two weeks ago, Suffolk police declined to help, saying there wasn’t time to sign a deal with the town. [thanks jonathan, full story]
Radiohead news on this day..
- The Eraser remix album cancelled? – 2008
- Full Radiohead catalogue available on iTunes – 2008
- Publishers sing new tune over web lyrics – 2007
- Photos from Copenhagen to Boston – 2006
- The Eraser Listening Party – 2006
- News bits: Donwood, Greenwood, Guitar Guru – 2004
- Radiohead on Alternative 500 Countdown – 2004
- Stanley Donwood supports At Ease: “Legal Schmegal” – 2003
- Interview with Phil Selway – 2003
- Reminder: Thom on 6Music & XFM – 2003
