People rent flats next to venues, surprised when gigs happen Local musicians and venue owners are pushing the DCC to stop noise complaints “killing live music,” after a folk gig at Dog With Two Tails was shut down because noise control could “hear it from a carpark.” As if that wasn’t the whole point. Dave Bennett was sound engineer at the gig when noise control was called around 9.30pm. “Concerned for the bar, the bands and my own equipment, not to mention about a hefty fine,” Dave called the DCC, trying to clarify how quiet he needed to be to avoid being shut down. The DCC insisted “there is no measurable level as it is a subjective complaints based system,” but suggested that he shut doors and windows, and turn the bass down.