PORVORIM: The Tourism Minister on Monday said that the organisers of the Sunburn EDM festival had not approached him for permission, a day after Chief Minister stated that the application has been received from organisers and is being considered.
On Sunday, Sawant had told reporters that the Sunburn organisers had sought permission from the government to hold the EDM festival at a certain venue on South Goa, which he too did not disclose.
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However, the Tourism Minister said Sunburn has not asked permission from the Department . “Till now, they (Sunburn) have not come to me to ask for permission. So I cannot comment on Sunburn as of today. As and when they apply, I will talk about it,” he claimed.
Velim MLA Cruz Silva said, “I have already moved a calling attention notice saying that the people of South Goa have objection to holding Sunburn EDM festival. The organisers have not asked for permission nor identified the place, but they have already started registrations. The government said so far no permission is given.
Because I am opposing it, I have put the calling attention notice.”
Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai said, “Before bringing in any project, it is good to ask the people. In North Goa because of loud music, people have left their homes. I don’t know the details whether it is coming to the South or it will be held in the North, nor do I know the venue of the festival.”
“To hold any event, it is better to consult the people. Even if it is a private event, there is need for logistics. Lakhs of people will come, where will they stay? What will they do? Are the locals in favour? ” he pointed out.
No permission, but registration for Sunburn bookings already up on Book My show
PANJIM: Even as the Chief Minister and the Tourism minister have given two separate statements on permissions sought by organisers of Sunburn, the organisers have already started registration for the three-day festival on Book My Show.
However, they have, for the record, mentioned that he event is subject to government permissions.
According to the website, the registration period is from July 12 to 20. On July 21, pre-sale of tickets will happen for registered users only. On July 24, sale of tickets to the public will go live. The location (or the broad reference location) shows some place in Quepem in South Goa district as the likely venue for the EDM festival. However, the organisers have not specified if the google pin on the website is the precise location or not.
