South Yarra nightclub Circus Bar gets permission to play music on rooftop terrace

It may not be coming into effect in the near future thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but when restrictions are over get ready for a South Yarra nightclub to make a whole lot of noise.

Commercial Rd nightclub Circus Bar in South Yarra will be allowed to have live music and speakers on its terrace area. Picture: Josie Hayden

A South Yarra nightclub has won the right to make some noise — but nothing too loud — after getting the Stonnington Council green light for music to be played on its rooftop terrace.

After initial concerns regarding the noise of the ‘amplified music’ allowed at Circus Bar at 199 Commercial Rd, many neighbours who registered opposition had their minds swayed.

The rooftop terrace at Circus Bar.

The amendment allows for background music to be played between 2pm-10pm, while also restricting the number of people on the terrace to 80.

Cr Matthew Koce said the music was intended to be “background noise” in conjunction with “reception-style eating”.

“There was a lot of concern from residents, but we did some live testing and we have heard back … from residents that they are now very pleased to support the planning application,” he said.

Most of the objections to the application came from people in the building at 325 Chapel St. Picture: Josie Hayden

MORE: ARMADALE DEVELOPMENT CONTESTED BY COMMUNITY

FIRST PRAHRAN SQUARE WEDDING

JIGSAW PUZZLE SALES SOAR

Live performances and a speaker system for music or public address has been banned at the site since a 2003 VCAT decision.

Circus Bar was contacted for comment.