Miami’s long-running tension with Ultra Music Festival has entered a new phase. Just one day after the city commission renewed the festival’s lease at Bayfront Park, a group of downtown residents filed a lawsuit, accusing the festival of allegedly failing to comply with a set of regulations agreed upon by both sides.
The complaint focuses mostly on noise levels. Residents claim Ultra has exceeded the city’s 95-decibel limit in recent editions. The lawsuit describes the experience as “overwhelming“. Still, the context matters. Ultra is not just another event. It’s one of the most iconic electronic music festivals in…
