Dunedin wine bar to continue live music after noise complaint

Wednesday 24 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 24 Sep 2025, 3:18pm

The Cellar, a Dunedin venue formerly known as the Old Beneficiary Hall, received its first noise complaint at 6.50pm last Sunday. Despite the complaint, the bar intends to continue hosting live music. An advocacy group has suggested the incident raises concerns regarding the future of live music in the city.

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1. StuffWed 24 Sep 2025, 2:32pm

   Dunedin bar with famed musical pedigree to keep hosting live music after noise complaint (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 24 Sep 2025, 3:18pm

   'Bad precedent': Dunedin venue hit with noise complaint (opens in new tab)