How we helped
Trinity provided pre-event advice via computational modelling of the proposed event layout and associated noise propagation through the surrounding area. This included review of applicable noise limits, optimal location and orientation of stages, mitigation options, and predicted achievable volumes. The investigation and advice culminated in a Noise Management Plan for the event defining volume allocation and procedures, which was submitted to and approved by Council.
The site was particularly challenging with residential buildings lining the streets where two major stages were proposed for family friendly entertainment, and a third smaller stage adjacent the river. In coordination with Trinity the event organisers designed the site for maximum entertainment and minimum impact on residents.
The noise management plan provided the framework for Trinity staff to attend the site during the festival with continuous noise monitors operating at the two main stages able to be correlated with investigatory monitoring in the surrounding sensitive areas. Where levels approached the noise limits Trinity were able to advise the operators to reduce to maintain compliant levels.
About the project
The Teneriffe Festival has been operating since 2010, when the area of Brisbane in the festival’s name became an official suburb. The festival is a popular annual event that features music, food, markets, and more.
The 2024 Teneriffe Festival took place on Saturday, June 8 from 10 AM–10 PM. The festival featured music from The Cat Empire, Thundamentals, Josh Pyke, Bones and Jones, Delivery, Clea, Cheap Fakes, Juno, Ishan, Selve, Calypso Cora, Special Features, and Mt Nadir. There was also a riverside garden with jazz music and a pop-up beer garden. For kids, there was an interactive Bluey experience.
In 2024 Brisbane City Council introduced new noise criteria and management requirements for outdoor amplified events like the festival, and thanks to a long history of helping the east coast of Australia, Trinity’s branch of Event Noise Management were contacted to help out.
