High-Grade Sound System
Kensington and Chelsea refused an alcohol licence for a location near High-Grade 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, a location situated between sound systems including High-Grade Sound System, during Notting Hill Carnival in August 2026. The Metropolitan Police and the Council's Noise and Nuisance Team objected due to concerns over public safety, crime, and disorder.
High-Grade Sound System is a sound system company that participates in Notting Hill Carnival. No further council discussions or decisions regarding the company are currently scheduled, with the most recent action being the August 2026 licence refusal.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee refused a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for alcohol sales at 5-7 Oxford Gardens in August 2026. Source
- The TEN was for Sunday, August 30, 2026, between 12 midday and 7pm, with a maximum capacity of 20 people. Source
- Objections were raised by the Metropolitan Police and the Council's Noise and Nuisance Team. Source
- Concerns cited included public safety and the potential for crime and disorder. Source
- The proposed location is in a highly congested area, situated between two sound systems. Source
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