Canterbury's local festival, Lounge on the Farm which has been organised year after year by the owners of the Farmhouse is facing the possible eviction and licence removal from their site.
The problems surfaced once the festival had finished in late summer 2011, amid reports that crime had increased tenfold over the three day period.
Sean Baker the festivals founder released this statement at the end of the last year: "We feel the best way to progress onwards is to voluntarily relinquish the current license held for Lounge on the Farm and take out an application for a new one for 2012. This will allow us to discuss the issues of 2011 and improve our working relationship with Kent Police. With a new license we can take another step towards a safer, more secure event that is far better positioned to progress and build on the fantastic success we have enjoyed over the last few years."
Campaigners have fought tirelessly to keep the festival afloat as it brings a much needed source of income to the city, however local residents argue that the music event is having a profound negative effect on the environment.
Lucy Greenland, 24, a student at the University of Creative Arts in Canterbury claimed: "I have been to loads of festivals, there's always going to be a high crime rate, but you always see the festivals security do the best they can. It's rubbish really, the council need to get a grip and realise this is exactly what Canterbury needs."
The Advice took to the streets of Canterbury to ask the public, what sort of impact the community and the music scene would suffer if Lounge on the Farm truly did cease to exist.
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