😮 People from nearly 15 miles away from Download have been telling us they could hear Metallica last night. Read more:
The venue for the four-day festival is close to the border of both counties.
Miriam Barber, 35, posted on Spotted: Kirk Hallam Facebook page, said: "Is it Download you can hear around Kirk Hallam this evening, or is it someone living out their rock and roll dreams on the back garden?"Ms Barber, who works at East Midlands Airport, close to the festival site, told the BBC her 20 minute journey home had taken nearly three hours due toWhen she did eventually get home she could hear music from the event so loudly, she thought it was coming from one of her...
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Footage captures Download's loud Metallica set from 11 miles awayThe footage was so loud residents complained to the police
Read more »
Download: Architects talk headlining and cake with MetallicaArchitects frontman Sam Carter says the band's co-headline slot is a chance to prove themselves.
Read more »
Download Festival boss apologises for major travel delaysThousands more people are expected to make their way to Download Festival on Thursday.
Read more »
Download festival faces noise complaints, police confirmPeople living up to eight miles (13km) away have been commenting on how they can hear the music.
Read more »
Police statement over complaints of noise from Download FestivalFairly strong winds and a potential sound system upgrade may have contributed to the distance the noise travelled
Read more »
Major traffic delays as Download festival fans arrive'Severe' delays are reported on several routes as rock fans arrive for the Donington Park event.
Read more »