"Cologne's Volksbühne am Rudolfplatz" carries on with music events.

Arts and Traditions - "Cologne's Volksbühne am Rudolfplatz" carries on with music events.

The theatre at Rudolfplatz in Cologne, previously known as Millowitsch Theatre, has won permission to continue hosting concerts. This decision was made by the North Rhine-Westphalia Administrative Court in Münster on Wednesday, reversing previous rulings. The city of Cologne and the trustee association's appeals were successful, and there was no review allowed. However, the plaintiffs can still file a complaint with the Federal Administrative Court (case number: u.a. 7 A 1268/22).

The complainant was a resident of the area, feeling their rights were breached and disrupted by the noise from the People's Theatre. They filed a lawsuit against the building permit granted by the city.

In 2015, the People's Theatre added concerts with amplified music to their lineup alongside regular theatrical performances.

The court found that the plaintiff had illegally occupied the building, which had been previously utilized for business (a printing press). The People's Theatre holds a legally binding building permit with operations allowed after 10:00 p.m. Consequently, the property in the vicinity is not suitable for residential usage. The new permit for extended operations with concerts until 10:00 p.m. is deemed safe by the Court's judgment. During the day, the noise protection guidelines would be met.

The operators of the People's Theatre correctly referenced the preservation of existing structures, as ruled by the OVG. In a separate instance, a neighbor also failed to win. There, the Münster court upheld the lower court's decision.

OVG press release.

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1. Despite the concerns raised by a local resident, the Federal Administrative Court in Germany will review a complaint against the continuation of music concerts at "Cologne's Volksbühne am Rudolfplatz."
2. The concert business at the People's Theatre in Cologne has been given a legal boost, allowing it to continue hosting concerts, a decision initially made by the North Rhine-Westphalia Administrative Court in Münster.
3. In the context of the ongoing dispute over music events at "Cologne's Volksbühne am Rudolfplatz," the construction of a new theater or respite for residents in the area did not factor into the court's judgment.
4. The North Rhine-Westphalia Administrative Court's judgments have played a significant role in the controversy surrounding the People's Theatre in Cologne, enabling the continuation of concerts in the city's thriving music scene.

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