The City Council in Lleu: The Vault Room Avoids Closure
The Sala Bóveda, emblematic of Poblenou, has managed to avoid its temporary closure after Barcelona City Council confirmed that it complies with sound insulation regulations. With a maximum of 98 decibels allowed, the establishment will be able to continue operating as a party venue, although it has been decided to suspend live concerts.
Challenges for Live Music
The Association of Concert Halls of Catalonia (ASACC) has reported that the managers of the Sala Bóveda have chosen to cancel their live music programming. The main reason is the impossibility of controlling the volume of the instruments, since the hall does not have adequate soundproofing conditions for performances that exceed the required standards.
Tensions between Neighbors and the Hall
Noise complaints have recently emerged, coinciding with the increase in residential use of the space, which includes temporary rentals. Sources from Betevé have revealed that the City Council has been requested to mediate in this dispute, which has affected relations with neighbors.
A Testimony of Good Neighborhood
The managers of Sala Bóveda argue that, since its foundation in 1992, they have maintained a good relationship with the residents of the area. This is corroborated by a document signed by residents who claim not to have experienced any inconvenience resulting from the musical performances.
Music Community Reactions
The ASACC has expressed its satisfaction with the City Council’s decision not to close the venue, but regrets the suspension of the concerts. With the aim of recovering musical activity, they have requested a meeting with representatives of Sant Martí and the Barcelona Night Commissioner.
The Importance of the Vaulted Room
FECALON, the Catalan Federation of Nightclubs, has underlined the relevance of the Sala Bóveda as one of the few spaces dedicated to rock, heavy and metal in Barcelona, at a time when the city is experiencing a shortage of these venues.
A Rock Institution
Located on Carrer de Roc Boronat, Sala Bóveda has been a pillar of live music since 1992, with an annual offer of hundreds of concerts by both local and international bands. He recently hosted a benefit concert for the victims of the dana in Valencia, and had scheduled prominent performances for the coming weekend, which have now been affected by the sealing.
