July 28, 2010
Branson again nixes outdoor Nelly concert
BRANSON, Mo. -- Branson city officials have again said no to a proposed outdoor concert by hip-hop artist Nelly. The city's aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday not to allow the Aug. 21 concert behind the renovated Grand Palace. Concert organizer Paul Dunn announced on July 4 that Nelly would perform as part of the reopening of the Grand Palace. But the city on July 9 denied a special event permit, citing concerns about parking, crowd control and noise...
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BRANSON, Mo. -- Branson city officials have again said no to a proposed outdoor concert by hip-hop artist Nelly.
The city's aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday not to allow the Aug. 21 concert behind the renovated Grand Palace.
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Concert organizer Paul Dunn announced on July 4 that Nelly would perform as part of the reopening of the Grand Palace. But the city on July 9 denied a special event permit, citing concerns about parking, crowd control and noise.
On Tuesday, alderman said they were still not satisfied that those concerns had been addressed.
The Springfield News-Leader reports that an attorney for Grand Palace officials said the dispute will now go to Taney County Circuit Court.
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