THE show will go on for Movies at Stirling, with the outdoor cinema given approval for more screenings later this year and organisers planning to switch to a digital format.
An addition to the annual Movies by Burswood (MBB), the debut season of Movies at Stirling at Stirling Gardens attracted almost 12,000 people between December and March.
MBB event co-ordinator Ken Gibbons said securing a second season recognised that they were doing “something worthy” and the group would source $100,000 from sponsors to update the Stirling venue.
“We’re installing a digital system and as it’s computer-controlled, we can be a bit more precise with the sound,” Mr Gibbons said.
“We’ll do everything we can to enhance the movie experience for patrons, while not causing concern for those living nearby.”
Run by volunteers, the Stirling and Burswood ventures donate all profits to WA children’s charities including Riding for the Disabled and Wheelchairs for Kids.
The Stirling outdoor cinema raised $40,000 in its first season.
At a meeting last week, Stirling councillors approved a further season subject to conditions, including a call for organisers to inform nearby residents of forthcoming screenings via a letter drop.
In February, a 32-signature petition called for an end to screenings because of the noise and “ugly” screen structure.
The City arranged for independent researcher Metrix Consulting to assess the impact of the debut outdoor season on surrounding residents in April.
The results of 104 telephone interviews indicated that 84 per cent of residents supported a second season, but 13 per cent took issue with its noise levels.
The three month second season will begin on December 22.