LETTERS: Free concerts must be moved

I write this as an open letter to the organisers of the free Salt Rock music concert.
The authorities have to give serious consideration to moving the concert away from the residential area of Salt Rock. Many bylaws are broken over the three nights of the concert.
The Thursday night concert is of major concern as the authorities were unable to control the crowds.
Residents and holidaymakers alike were disturbed and some fearful of their lives. The concert is supposed to stop at 11pm and the area cleared before 12pm. On the Thursday night the screaming, shouting, hooting and revving of motor car engines, and gun shots were heard, with complete disregard for the residents. The unruly behaviour is getting worse every year and it is just a matter of time before it turns into a disaster.
Due to the terrain and the nature of the residential area it is impossible for law enforcement to move in and control the unruly crowds and render assistance, this fact alone should be a red light to the authorities that this is a disaster in the making.
I would suspect that the majority of the Salt Rock residents will agree that there is a major problem and something needs to be done.
Move the concert away from the residential area (to an Industrial site or some field).

IAN CHART
Salt Rock