Would you mind if there was a guitarist playing in next doors garden for an hour as a one off?
Posted by puppi12@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 186 comments
I would like to host a garden party as a wedding reception due to astronomical costs of weddings these days. I have a semi detached property in the country side and I would love to have an acoustic guitar session for an hour during the day. There’s only going to be 20 ish guests coming and we have a big garden. Before I ask my neighbours do you think is it a reasonable request or should I scrap the idea? TIA
ReactionCreepy428@reddit
Someone put a piano in our communal garden, which has children whacking at it all day on weekends and holidays. You're fine.
DoctorWhofan789eywim@reddit
One hour is fine, especially with reasonable notice.
voluotuousaardvark@reddit
I wouldnt care if ot was a couple of hours but the moment he plays wonderwall I'm getting my Karen hat.
Majestic_Matt_459@reddit
If im at a wedding and they play Celebrate by Kool and the Gang i immediately leave the venue for about half an hour - its a weird thing ive always done - i hate that song so much
I also once saw Oasis play live in Manchester and they didnt play wonderwall - as we left it was playing on the speakers -I soprt of got it
voluotuousaardvark@reddit
Time and a place my man and some dork with a nylon string acoustic is never it.
Chumbawumba is another one that got under my skin.
But I'm a miserable sod so its definitely those fools that are the problem and def not me.
puppi12@reddit (OP)
I’m with you on that one
misterriz@reddit
Or sweet caroline
tripping_yarns@reddit
As long as you pre-ask, I would think no one would object, two hours even.
As soon as the sun comes out where I live, the Bluetooth speakers come out on all sides and I have to endure epilepsy inducing techno competing with Phil Collins.
idontlikemondays321@reddit
I’d enjoy it
ExecutiveChimp@reddit
A single one off hour of well played music? Seems fine to me.
Regular hours-long sessions every day by a bad guitarist trying to learn a new song and constantly messing up the same part again and again during lockdown when it's baking hot outside and you don't want to shut the windows? Actual warfare.
Just as, you know, a random example.
Quirky-Respond93@reddit
Crikey just do it. I would love it if you were my neighbour!
BowiesFixedPupil@reddit
I think pretty much anything for an hour as a one off is absolutely fine, but it would still do my head in if I was in my garden.
Personally, I would prefer a heads up and an indication as to what it's for and then instead of being annoyed I'd think it was really lovely.
This is in no way unreasonable, anyone suggesting otherwise is absolutely out of order in my opinion.
CollThom@reddit
So someone who plays guitar isn’t allowed to play in their own garden then?
BowiesFixedPupil@reddit
They can do whatever they like, within the law, surely?
CollThom@reddit
I do apologise, for some reason I replied to the wrong comment!
Rich-Peak-3902@reddit
No judgement, pure curiosity; is this exaggeration or would a single hour of music coming from next door's garden really do your head in?
Juuudes@reddit
I think if they pop a note to both neighbours saying it will be at X time, for no more than Y minutes, that will mean they have an idea of when it's going to end, rather than wondering if it's going to go on till 3am which is what would do my head in.
BowiesFixedPupil@reddit
Not all music, just something about acoustic guitars. And also not next door, both of them get a pass for anything. They'd have to go some to annoy me.
In all seriousness though it is a little exaggerated.
nightfire_83@reddit
I wouldn't even ask, but give everyone a two week notice of what's happening, regardless. And invite the closest 2/4 neighbours for a drink
CreativeAdeptness477@reddit
INFO: is the guitarist going to be playing Wonderwall at all?
puppi12@reddit (OP)
Hope not, I’ve heard it way too many times 🤣
CreativeAdeptness477@reddit
You'll be OK then 👍
swansw9@reddit
I’d be delighted to hear live music in my garden, as long as it wasn’t late at night. It’s very polite of you to give them a heads-up but you’d have to be quite a sore loser to bemoan the sounds of a professional musician during normal waking hours.
BillyBigNuts1934@reddit
Ask your neighbours????
You can do as you please in your own garden
Why do you think you have to ask permission from the neighbours????
puppi12@reddit (OP)
It wouldn’t be said like ‘can I have music at my house’ more like ‘I’m having music at my house, hope you’re alright with that?’
BillyBigNuts1934@reddit
Not even required … I pay my mortgage on my house, If I wanted some light wedding based music, I don’t have to ask anyone
You’re opening up some dickhead neighbour to say no or object
puppi12@reddit (OP)
Okay yeah that’s true!
Intrepid_Bearz@reddit
It’s very reasonable! Our old neighbour used to play electric guitar for hours every day. Badly. He only knew one song. I liked Sweet child of mine before he started butchering it 😩
elf_n_safety@reddit
For an hour and during the day I don’t think that’s unreasonable. Do inform the neighbour that it will be happening!
sharpied79@reddit
Are those who are getting married actually intending to do it (legally) in your garden or are you just effectively having a party with a few guests?
Worth checking thr legalities of it...
accordionshoes@reddit
what's illegal about a wedding reception?
sharpied79@reddit
Just Google "can I legally get married in my garden UK"
accordionshoes@reddit
the OP is talking about the reception, not the ceremony
sharpied79@reddit
Fair enough, even then, there are probably a number of things worth looking into regardless...
It's one thing having a "few friends and family" at a gathering in a garden, once you start getting into the territory of it acting as a venue, it's a whole different ballgame.
nancy-p@reddit
unless you’re selling booze then it’s fine (even then it’s still fine you just need a temporary event notice - when we did it the bar we hired sorted all that out).
people have hired entertainers and caterers for parties in private gardens all the time.
sharpied79@reddit
So, riddle me this.
You invite guests that aren't family or friends, you effectively become a venue.
One of those said guests seriously injures themselves at your venue (premises)
Said person sues your ass off, you have no public liability or anything else as you listened to a bunch of Redditors telling you "oh it will be fine" until it isn't...
And yes, I realise that's a worst case scenario, but why do you think public venues have all of these things in place?
puppi12@reddit (OP)
It’s just close friends and family coming don’t worry no one will sue me
Southern-Orchid-1786@reddit
I really don't see this as any different to someone hosting a BBQ for the afternoon / evening. Just give some notice and be considerate around parking - I'm kind of surprised it's only going to be music for an hour. The noise from the conversation will be quite loud anyway, so background music (or even some for dancing in the evening) I can't see being a problem as long as some notice is give.
If I was a neighbour and not invited, I'd probably head out somewhere for the day / weekend
puppi12@reddit (OP)
Yeah this is very true actually! I’ve just never hosted to any guests before and my street is abnormally quiet most of the time so feels kinda bold
Odd_Bus618@reddit
We did this and went a step further and also had a band. I dropped leaflets to all the neighbours in our close and the road behind saying what time from and until the music would be happening and that they were welcome to pop by and enjoy the show as well. Not a single complaint and had a few people from a different road pop in which was nice.
Giving notice is key. Just launching a mini Glastonbury on a Saturday night without warning is going to lead to conflict. Mostly it's having a confirmation of when the noise will stop placates people
puppi12@reddit (OP)
What time did it yours end? Thanks for the tips
Odd_Bus618@reddit
We said all music would finish at 11:30pm which it did
Laxly@reddit
Are they playing wonderwall?
puppi12@reddit (OP)
I’m not a fan personally which I know is an unpopular opinion, think I’ve heard it too much over the years haha
Helicreature@reddit
Of course it’s fine! Coincidentally our neighbours held their small wedding reception in their garden yesterday. They came round to ask us if we minded them playing music in the garden for a couple of hours. We rallied the rest of the neighbours and lined the lane to greet them as they arrived back from the Registry Office. It was lovely to hear the music and laughter coming from their garden.
puppi12@reddit (OP)
This is soo lovely of you all!!
NGBoy1990@reddit
Depends, if he's shredding and playing face melting metal breakdowns, I'd love it
If he's playing indie or boring acoustic strumming, nah piss off
puppi12@reddit (OP)
🤣🤣
Ok-Dark-Shroom79@reddit
As long as he’s not playing depressing as fuck Lewis Capaldi type shit I’d be fine with it
puppi12@reddit (OP)
No definitely not, Mumford, arctic monkey, the smiths etc
Jacktheforkie@reddit
That’ll be fine, as long as it’s within reasonable hours, probably less bothersome than some noise neighbours make like power tools, kids screaming or dogs barking
C64Nation@reddit
My neighbours are cunts so I expect this shit.
DisastrousTurnip3553@reddit
If you were my neighbour I'd be out in my garden enjoying the music (assuming I'm not invited 😀)
Sleepyllama23@reddit
I’d enjoy the free concert! I’d just give the neighbours a heads up so they don’t start mowing the grass just as they’re about to start playing
Efficient-Gas7209@reddit
Likewise !
Opposite_Art5474@reddit
As long as they can actually play I’d be over the moon
adsm_inamorta@reddit
Unless it's late night, no reason why it would be an issue. Anything falls in this pool other than smoking weed.
Super_Ground9690@reddit
Garden parties are a thing. Of course it’s fine. Tell your neighbours in advance if you want but honestly an hour of guitar is hardly worth mentioning unless it’s going to be at 3am
LadyMirkwood@reddit
We've got a lad who's learning guitar a few doors down. He practices with the windows open
Me and my husband (who also plays) have been proudly tracking his progress. Hes mastered a Joy Division riff hes been at for a while. We were chuffed for him
So no, wouldn't bother me a bit
SoMuchForSubtleties0@reddit
Before 10pm, fill yer boots!
Eskarina_W@reddit
I would personally enjoy that and probably plan to sit out & listen to the love show.
Neither_Process_7847@reddit
More than reasonable - it actually sounds really nice.
UniquePotato@reddit
Depends if he’s giving some background music or some amateur trying to recreate a Deep Purple concert
Kizzieuk@reddit
I live in a village across the road from the country pub. they often have either opera singers, barber shop singers, folk, a band etc. I love it.
Natural_Peak_5587@reddit
During the day? Go for it. After around 8pm, especially if your neighbours have children, no.
grepusman@reddit
We had a next door neighbour come to the door one day announcing/warning they would be having several friends in their back yard for a bbq on a Friday night. She also gave us a bottle of wine as an advance thank you. That was classy.
Thoughtful_giant13@reddit
Acoustic guitar during the day time? Absolutely fine. I would ‘tell’ your neighbour rather than ‘ask’ them.
Electric guitar at midnight? I mean, I’d be fine with this, but that would cross a line for some people. But your plan sounds very reasonable and actually pretty enjoyable for most people.
Spikyleaf69@reddit
I would love that!
Fioreborn@reddit
As long as I'd been given a heads up then no
AllThatIHaveDone@reddit
There's someone who lives across the road from me who practices their bagpipes in the garden on the regular, as well as someone in the street over who plays the saxophone. Aside from wanting these two people to meet and make beautiful music together, I don't have any other thoughts when I hear them. I think an hour of guitar will be nothing.
voluotuousaardvark@reddit
Beautiful? There's a reason the Scots tended of the brots so well and its starts with bagpipes.
stinglikeameg@reddit
When I was growing up my neighbour used to practice on his saxophone. If I ever hear a saxophone solo now it it instantly makes me think of childhood lazy summers in the garden with his practicing coming from next door. So lovely.
Weekly-Practice-8614@reddit
I love hearing my neighbour playing the bagpipes!
VastComfortable9925@reddit
I miss my old house where a neighbour frequently practiced theirs! I had so many friends abroad at the time and they thought it was absolutely hilarious, assuming everyone Scottish lives close enough to hear bagpipes all the time just randomly 🤣
Harvsnova3@reddit
We used to go camping at Big Sands in Gairloch. We would see a lone piper a little way up the hills every day. We asked in the shop and they said it was the owner's son or something and they send him up there to practice because of the racket. He was fairly good to be honest and it was nice to hear it wafting down from the hill.
Fine_Cress_649@reddit
When I lived in Edinburgh there was a laddie who played bagpipes in the same tenement as us. He was one of the ones you see busking outside Waverley.
Demonthief27@reddit
You live on a cultured estate it sounds like, I’d love be woken up by the sax instead of RAGBONEEEEEEEE
Marshal_Trahearne@reddit
I'm a grumpy neighbour but this is 100% fine.
Don't park over my drive, don't put your IKEA furniture in my recycling bin, and don't chuck cigarette butts on my garden, but go ahead and play guitar outside, the weather is great.
Extension-Worry2253@reddit
Nope, let them know beforehand I cannot see a problem. To be honest unless they have a knebworth size setup they may not even know. To be honest if you get on invite them round for a drink to toast the wedding?
takesthebiscuit@reddit
Absolutely depends how good they are 😂
PurplePlodder1945@reddit
I’d love to listen to an acoustic guitar for an hour. You should give your surround neighbours a heads up because they might not like it but if it’s during the day I can’t see a problem.
My issue is always when someone’s blasting out music at gone 11
Maximum-Storm-9294@reddit
Totally reasonable- my neighbours blast dancehall for hours (I don’t mind as am used to it) . Also, if your neighbours object, do it anyway- it’s one hour for a wedding reception- they’ll live x
Cha_r_ley@reddit
I think if you give them some notice it’s not a problem at all
StatementSea9410@reddit
It's fine and you should be letting your neighbours know more than asking them for permission.
You technically don't need to let them know at all so don't put yourself in a position where it comes across like there's some negotiation to be had.
Queefmaster69000@reddit
One hour is alright, especially this time of year, on the assumption that the player is competent.
Hearing someone learn an instrument forcibly is horrible.
DollySheep32@reddit
Idk are you planning on playing Baby Shark for an hour?
Ricky_Martins_Vagina@reddit
Don't ask your neighbours - notify them.
You're allowed to play music in your garden as long as it isn't a full on rock concert and as long as it doesn't go on until the middle of the night. It's no different to playing music for any other outdoor family gathering.
By asking them, you're just creating an opportunity for them to object and then cause a conflict when you go ahead.
puppi12@reddit (OP)
Yeah but my thinking is if I don’t ask and they want to be awkward they could cause trouble on the day. I highly doubt that would happen but it’s still a possibility.
Goatsandducks@reddit
I wouldn't ask per say. I would knock on and let them know that's what's happening. Not in a douchey way though.
'Hey neighbour how are you? Love the garden by the way, is that a new plant? So I just wanted to let you know that next weekend I'm having a few friends over and we will have someone playing the guitar for an hour. You're welcome to join if you'd like.'
You have every right to do it and don't need their permission. They know where you live so if you're taking the piss they can knock on.
Wolf-pack7@reddit
A few years back we had my son’s band play on the garden for a party with about 40 guests. Told the neighbours before hand and they were fine. We also have a pub not that far away that has live music outside that we can hear when they are playing. Pretty normal to have that sort of thing. As long as you stop by about 11pm you should be fine.
Goatsandducks@reddit
If it's an acoustic set then I don't see why not. Me and my fella will practice outside if the weather's nice. I'm not sure if it annoys anyone but we have had a few neighbours comment on how nice it is to sit and listen. It's only ever during day time hours though, anything past like 7.30 would feel a bit tight.
Efficient-Gas7209@reddit
How is that any different to you sitting in your garden and playing your own guitar, which you’re very entitled to do.
Frankly it’s less disruptive than a lawn mower, which you wouldn’t think twice about.
I’d notify the neighbours, but it’s not something your require permission for.
DiscoDoberman@reddit
If you're gonna be playing into big speakers, give your neighbours a heads up.
But if you're literally just playing it in your garden...it's not even worth worrying about. It's an acoustic guitar - not the drums.
Demonthief27@reddit
Honestly drums played well still sound really good lol there’s someone with a house where I walk my dog and someone there plays the drums and it’s good, I don’t think we should discourage people from playing instruments so long as it doesn’t sound like a bag of cats
dandeliontree1@reddit
Yeah my daughter is a drummer. I feel bad for the neighbours but we try to keep it to short bursts and sociable hours.
Ashamed-Assumption12@reddit
One of my neighbours opposite plays the drums, usually on a weekend. They are great and I love it.
Demonthief27@reddit
Yeah I can understand someone not liking a heavy thrash metal drum solo but someone doing basic beats and just jamming is really quite something, supposed to be a very difficult instrument to learn
CarpeCyprinidae@reddit
On a day like this i'd consider that a benefit and i'd sit where I could enjoy the music.
My own wedding during Covid used our back garden for the reception and I have happy memories of the day
Flat-Transition-1230@reddit
I think the wedding reception itself will be more of a concern than the guitar slot.
Pyjama365@reddit
Yeah, I would expect people to be more bothered if 6-10 extra cars are parking up the road with no warning. I would drop around a card to tell them the date, that you've ask people to park with consideration, and that the music will only last X hours. I would have absolutely no problem with acoustic music, but I might appreciate knowing if it would be going on for 1-2 hours or 8 hours and having a heads up that parking might be tight that day.
candynickle@reddit
Yes - the guitar would be lovely , the people parking across my drive less so.
Op, I think I’d give your neighbours a heads up about the reception ( not specifically about the music) and aim to be quiet after 11pm. Your immediate neighbours might have conference calls, small children , the everyday things which may require quiet, so they’d need to plan.
Equally, they may be planning a bbq or their own noise like cutting down a tree or mowing the grass which would disturb you.
RadaghasztII@reddit
I mean the neighbours have had builders working for several hours from morning till early evening and they play music while using loud machinery. Don't recall ever being given notice for that sort of stuff.
Enough-Moose-5816@reddit
The better the guitarist, the longer it’s acceptable they play.
Peanut0151@reddit
I've lived in my house seven years. Every summer my neighbour has a huge family party with a full band. They rattle our windows, they're so loud. But they're year round lovely people, we get a couple of weeks notice, it's all over by tea time and they bring us leftover cakes the following day, so nobody begrudges them their celebrations
Salt-Trade-5210@reddit
How lovely!
If I was your neighbour I'd be sitting out there with a glass of wine enjoying the free entertainment!
AdmRL_@reddit
Yes OP, it's completely reasonable to have music at a wedding reception, it'd be really weird if you didn't, to be fair.
If you want to do the neighbourly thing you can tell them it's happening and when as a courtesy so if they may be bothered they can make other plans on that day and time, but they don't dictate your life and as long as the law says you're fine then neighbours and their precious sensibilities can get to fuck.
_isolati0n@reddit
I wouldn't even consider this possibly being an issue? I'd maybe give them fair warning about the fact that there will be a party though in case things get loud later on when people have had a few drinks and music is playing etc.
JohnCasey3306@reddit
As a one off, no.
Depending on time of day it might be a nuisance, but still, a one off so fine.
The golden rule is, nobody else is as impressed and enamoured by your loud music as you are.
VastComfortable9925@reddit
Hi, my neighbours recently had their wedding reception at their back garden and just popped notes through everyone’s door. Myself and pretty much all the neighbours dropped them in presents.
Times are hard. It’s beautiful that love is celebrated.
Unless you are surrounded by horrible neighbours, most folk love a wedding celebration and will absolutely tolerate a little excess noise as a one off.
Congratulations btw!
rehabawaits2033@reddit
Tell your neighbours in advance if only to ensure they don’t plan any noisy works for the big day. Nothing wrong with music in your own garden you know.
Current_Fly9337@reddit
Someone a few doors up from me plays guitar in his garden and honestly, I love it. Laying on the grass with an acoustic in the background is one of the best things about my summer days.
peelyon85@reddit
One off. Nope.
Sigh_Bapanaada@reddit
Yeah just stick some notes through your neighbours doors explaining why and there's no way this can be considered bad form.
Badger_1066@reddit
Mate, that's more than reasonable.
The only time it wouldn't be is if you have amps whacked up to 11 at 1am on a weekday.
SnooWalruses586@reddit
Guy over the road seems to have a couple guys over in the summer to play in his wee summerhouse, think he’s on base. They don’t play there often, presumably only when their usual place is unavailable, but I like it.
I like to open the window and enjoy it. If I wanted to focus on a film or something I could go to the bedroom at the back of the house. It would annoy me if it was constant, but it’s so rare that i enjoy it.
The miserable old bint next door moans about it, but I reckon she secretly enjoys having something to complain about so nobody pays her any attention.
Justboy__@reddit
It’s likely to be the guest causing more noise than the guitarist. I would warn people there’s a wedding reception going on for a few hours then they’ll accept the guitarist as part of the package.
Also assuming the guitarist is not me (so actually decent) I doubt your neighbours will have an issue listening to decent playing.
atomic_mermaid@reddit
Nah as a one off for a daytime party it's fine. Maybe just give the neighbours a heads up there'll be more people/noise than usual and give them your number if they don't have it if the noise gets too much they can get in touch.
MissionLet7301@reddit
Depends how good they are!
I really wouldn't mind myself, I'd say that if you're hosting a wedding reception you should tell your neighbours when it is though to give them a chance to either plan to be out, or plan to have no reason to be out (if the parking situation would prevent that), and get them a little gift - nice bottle of wine or a hamper with some snacks in it that kind of thing.
nowdoingthisatwork@reddit
I used to live next to a piano teacher. Some of the students were a pleasure to listen too
bahumat42@reddit
I'm going to be honest the 20 person party is more of a big deal than any music.
And it's a one off so I wouldn't care unless it's 3 in the morning.
Nathan_DUB_LON@reddit
My neighbour works in Guitar Guitar london and is always playing at home. I don't mind at all.
glytxh@reddit
During the day? Don’t care. People are free to make sounds. I live in a block of flats, so I’m used to the idea that humans are noisy.
11pm on a Saturday night? You’re a piece of shit and all your neighbours hate you.
Alien-lifeform666@reddit
An acoustic guitar isn’t particularly loud, it’s in your garden which you say is large, and it’s a daytime thing. Only a complete miserable twunt could object to that.
You’re being thoughtful and polite by talking to your neighbours. For something as low key as you’re describing, most people would quite rightly not think it necessary.
specialbrew_1980@reddit
I personally wouldn't mind because I'm not a cunt.
EnumeratedArray@reddit
If it's a proper set up with an amp or speakers, let your neighbors know with at least a week's notice. Don't ask permission though, just tell them that's what's happening on which day at which time.
If you think it's going to be a nuisance, drop off a hamper or something as a thank you for their understanding but for me I wouldn't care if my neighbour let me know about that.
Ashamed_North348@reddit
Would you invite them over?
puppi12@reddit (OP)
Had a few conversations over the years but would say we’re friends or anything I’d still invite them and leave the decision up to them!
puppi12@reddit (OP)
Wouldn’t^
Mithrandearyme@reddit
It would be annoying but as a short one off I don't think your neighbours can be too upset.
puppi12@reddit (OP)
Yeah I understand and I don’t want any trouble on the day
TumblyBump@reddit
Leave neighbour a decent bottle of wine with a card saying “We are hosting an event on X date from y to z hours. We will have some live music and we hope it won’t bother you. Here is something to help with that!”
pblive@reddit
Free music? Sounds good if I could sit and listen too
EquivalentNo5465@reddit
Exactly my thinking! Free music and the sounds of happy people, I would be (discretely) out on my garden loving every minute 🥰
puppi12@reddit (OP)
Thanks guys, Id be the same but I know everyone’s different. Good to know :)
Illustrious-Log-3142@reddit
As a one off it seems perfectly reasonable, just give them a heads up that it's happening (with some reasonable notice)
Novel-Case6821@reddit
My sister did that for a birthday garden party last year and just let the neighbours know (think she invited them also as they're on good terms). Don't think it's unreasonable at all, have a great time!
puppi12@reddit (OP)
Good to know, thank you!
PsychologySpecific16@reddit
Ive had the very occasional house party with loud music into the early hours
My neighbours are fine with it because
I ask them in advance
Make it ckear if they need the music stopped I will do
Do it on a weekend
It's once in a blue moon
My neighbours are sound
puppi12@reddit (OP)
Thank you I will do this!
Hot-Clerk504@reddit
Fuck me you pay all that money for a house and you’re having to come onto Reddit to ask if your neighbour will care about a guitar being played for an hour
First of all grow a backbone and speak to your neighbour to give them the heads up. Do not ask if it’s okay tell them it’s happening and tell them why
Secondly Jesus christ
puppi12@reddit (OP)
Fair enough
shebasmum49@reddit
It's fine, inform the neighbours that's what will be happening. If they're against it, they can go out or wear ear plugs! We had a bbq and a cd player for our reception in the back garden. Nobody complained even with our, then 15 year old niece, keep changing the track before the current one finished.
maksigm@reddit
It's only guitar. No need to ask them, just let them know it's happening.
_FreddieLovesDelilah@reddit
I hear worse from my neighbours that let their kids scream all day. You’ll be fine.
AppleOllie@reddit
Personally speaking, I would be hanging over the fence listening
Opening-Fortune4@reddit
It’s not like you’re going to have Brian May on your roof. 20 people celebrating will make far more noise than one acoustic guitar. Talk to your neighbours, but it’s not at all unreasonable. Joy to you for the day.
FornyHucker22@reddit
one hour as a one off? really a non issue
craigus17@reddit
One hour is fine.
Do bear in mind that if you’re planning on it being past a certain time (I think it’s 9pm but idk) then you need to apply for a temporary event notice as it’s technically a licensable activity.
ServerLost@reddit
My mate had a full Ska band at his, if you pre warn and wrap up at a sociable hour it's fine.
Feline-Sloth@reddit
Definitely warn your neighbours send over a bottle of fizz so that they can also enjoy the music from their gardens... would be a nicer touch to invite them though
puppi12@reddit (OP)
Yeah I agree, probably nicer to invite them
spaceshipcommander@reddit
I wouldn't care at all.
What I care about is the pub in my village employing a cher tribute and playing her awful noise at a volume loud enough to trigger earthquake warnings.
I've been to multiple concerts in Hyde park where there are multiple performers less than 100 metres apart. When the main artist is on they fill Hyde park at 103db but you can't hear them at the boundary.
I don't know how the fuck the working men's club has positioned their speakers but it is quite impressive that I can hear them clear as day half a mile away.
NoExperience9717@reddit
Pre 9pm no reason for objection especially for an hour. Only possible one could be if they were significantly amplified but doesn't sound like you're shaking their house with bass. Even if there were young kids it's likely to be less annoying than booming Bluetooth speakers at 11pm but that's just what we get living in the UK in summer.
ImNotTheOneUWant@reddit
Much more pleasant than a petrol lawn mower or strimmer running for an hour.
Biscuit_Enthusiast@reddit
Not at all, it's perfectly reasonable.
It's worth letting the neighbours know as a courtesy, but don't ask for permission, just inform them it is happening. Most people are reasonable and I think most people are not going to be annoyed by this.
Send_bird_pics@reddit
1000000% fine. I’d be fine with it all day for a wedding - only happens once! X
tiggergirluk76@reddit
An hour during the day by someone who can actually play is more than reasonable.
TakovacsPlays@reddit
I think the idea is fine, but the best thing to do is to ask your neighbours. Be kind and considerate, and that should go both ways.
Super_Club_4507@reddit
Ours neighbours did this to celebrate a big birthday. It was a 90 minute set in the early evening. They gave us all about a month’s notice then a reminder on the week of the event. It was perfectly fine and there were no complaints.
Sandy_Bananas@reddit
We have a neighbour a few doors down that does about 40 mins most evenings. I’ve grown to love it, and we miss him when he goes a way for a few days
thereyougothen@reddit
We had a jazz band in our suburban garden for our wedding. We invited our neighbours.
ambergriswoldo@reddit
A few of our neighbours have done this - they let us know in plenty of time and also invited us to it for some free drinks and snacks
charlottedoo@reddit
It would be fine, just organise the parking arrangements as that many extra car would annoy everyone.
shanelomax@reddit
I would take acoustic guitar for an hour ANY day of the week, at all hours, over the constant barrage of Cream Anthems 1998 pounding away at all hours, as I'm currently suffering through.
barriedalenick@reddit
It is absolutely fine, but I'd let the neighbours know in advance. If you ask and they object, then what do you do!?
ShutUpBaby-IKnowIt69@reddit
Tell them you were just giving them notice and not asking for permission, its your house at a reasonable hour, nothing they can do!
Lazy-Objective-1630@reddit
It's no different to having a speaker playing music. Just keep the volume to a respectable level, keep the rowdiness in check, and don't take the piss. I mean a bit of ed Sheeran (blech, sorry) might be ok but a massive gigawatt amp blasting DragonForce might be an inch too far.
Don't your neighbours do what mine do and bust out the power hedge trimmers and rev their motorbikes and so on the second the clouds part? If you're ok with putting up with that every now and then I wouldn't worry about an hour of guitar music.
Hot_Fly_8684@reddit
I think I'd enjoy it personally
funnystuff79@reddit
Previous neighbours of mine would get together on a summer's evening, sing and play guitar, like they were theatre actors or similar.
I loved listening to them for a couple of hours and they'd not run super late.
Far better than blasting a loud stereo or tv
GodDamnShadowban@reddit
Like a someone learning or....
thecheesycheeselover@reddit
As a one-off, totally fine. It’s just an hour.
chocklityclair@reddit
I have friends who do this regularly - garden gigs. They tell the neighbours in advance and invite them for free.
But for an hour - just do the informing bit 😊
TerriblePainting2584@reddit
I think that sounds lovely! I would much rather hear that than an all night rave!
ThickTadpole3742@reddit
Absolutely reasonable and you're very kind to ask them. People have to live and enjoy their lives and within reason everyone should be accepting of that.
BookMingler@reddit
Honestly, if they’re going to get annoyed by anything, it’ll be the 20 people!
I wouldn’t be concerned about the guitar. People practice music everywhere, all the time. Hopefully they’ll enjoy it.
C0nnectionTerminat3d@reddit
I wouldn’t mind if you let me know beforehand. Allow your neighbours to plan around it if they really don’t want to hear it (or hear the garden party).
No_Topic5591@reddit
Yes, I would mind, but I'd also concede that it's a perfectly reasonable request, and would just make plans to be somewhere else.
johnnyjonnyjonjon@reddit
Absolutely fine.
Crunchie64@reddit
Violin practice for eight hours a day, every day.
Problem.
Competent guitar playing for one hour.
Not a problem.
Amddiffynnydd@reddit
Invite them
semorebunz@reddit
sounds fine , no need to ask in normal hours
id be more annoyed with cackling drunks and where are all the cars going?
dinkidoo7693@reddit
It wouldn’t bother me, if i have enough advanced warning id make plans to be out so id not have to deal with any of it.
awesome2701@reddit
I wouldn't mind, but maybe you could mention to your neighbour ahead of the event to let them know? If they don't want it hear it, they can close their window or whatever but you're perfectly entitled during the day.
I work for a university and we have schools located in between large houses. One of our neighbours always has social events, but we coordinate as a formality and if they're having an event during one of our university events, they are always kind enough to put appropriate music on to suit both of us (for example, graduation party will be some sort of string quartet that they have arranged)
No-Specialist787@reddit
Don't even ask them, one hour during the day during a party you are having anyway? Any neighbours objecting to this are twats, invite them too
split-tennisball@reddit
It's perfectly reasonable
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