The HARD Summer Festival is set to take place in Inglewood this weekend, featuring a lineup that includes notable artists like Busta Rhymes and Dom Dolla. Scheduled for August 5-6, 2023, the two-day event will run from 14:00 to 22:00 at Hollywood Park. While music fans are excited for the return of this annual festival, residents in the surrounding neighborhoods are preparing for what they anticipate will be a noisy weekend.
Last year, the festival drew significant attention, but not all of it was positive. The bass and sound from the event carried for miles, resulting in numerous noise complaints made to local authorities. The El Segundo Police Department responded to the uproar by issuing a public statement on social media, informing residents that they should not call 9-1-1 to report the noise, indicating the scale of the disruption.
Inglewood’s Mayor, James T. Butts Jr., acknowledged the concerns raised by residents and stated he had urged festival organizers to take measures to minimize the noise impact this year. “We are working with them to ensure that we have a better experience for our residents,” he said. Despite these efforts, many locals remain skeptical about the effectiveness of any noise control measures.
The festival will showcase over 40 acts, primarily focusing on electronic dance music (EDM) and hip-hop genres. As fans prepare to flock to Hollywood Park, city officials are balancing the excitement of hosting a major entertainment event with the need to address community concerns.
As the festival weekend approaches, residents are left to wonder how the city will manage the noise levels. With the experience of last year still fresh in their minds, many are hoping for a quieter event this time around. The city’s commitment to addressing these issues will be tested as the sounds of music fill the air once again.
