Controversial music venue near Rutherglen to scrap main stage after noise complaints

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A controversial music venue that sparked scores of complaints over noise levels has been told to remove its main outdoor stage.More than 200 complaints were received over the past two weeks by Glasgow City Council regarding shows being held at the Junction 1 venue in the city's Oatlands area.

Many of the people upset over the sound levels lived in nearby Rutherglen and Cambuslang, with several saying they could hear every word sung by performers from inside their homes with the windows shut.

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It will be removed and future events will be held in the smaller garden area and an indoor area."In addition to this, the licence holder will issue letters to residents in Oatlands and Rutherglen explaining the temporary nature of the venue and the steps which will be taken to address the noise