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Virgo International

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The Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee recently refused an alcohol sales permit for a site near the Virgo International sound system during Notting Hill Carnival.

In August 2026, Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee refused a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for alcohol sales at 5-7 Oxford Gardens during Notting Hill Carnival. The Metropolitan Police and the Council's Noise and Nuisance Team objected, citing public safety and potential for crime and disorder, as the proposed location was situated between two sound systems, including Virgo International.

The TEN had sought permission for retail alcohol sales on Sunday, August 30, 2026, between 12 midday and 7pm, with a maximum capacity of 20 people. Virgo International is described as a sound system participating in Notting Hill Carnival. No further discussions or decisions regarding Virgo International are currently scheduled.

Key facts

  1. Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee refused an alcohol sales TEN for 5-7 Oxford Gardens in August 2026. Source
  2. The proposed alcohol sales location was between two sound systems, including Virgo International. Source
  3. The Metropolitan Police and the Council's Noise and Nuisance Team objected to the TEN. Source
  4. The TEN sought permission for alcohol sales on August 30, 2026. Source
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