Mr. Choy Aming's annual reggae festival on Saturday, if the music is blasted into the early hours of the morning.

Mr. John Simmons, of Friswell's Hill, yesterday told The Royal Gazette he will not tolerate loud music from the festival at National Stadium which disturbed him and others, as far as Melville Estate in Devonshire, last year.

Mr. Simmons was so annoyed with the organisers of the concert, which ended around 3 a.m. on July 13 instead of 1 a.m. as scheduled, that he threatened to take out an injunction against Mr. Aming.

That did not happen. But yesterday Mr. Simmons made it clear he will not hesitate to take legal action if it does this year.

"I've been told by Police that the concert is suppose to end at midnight and the music kept at a reasonable level,'' he said. "But they said that last time. I want to know if this guy is going to be allowed to break the law again. Last year, he was allowed to break the law.

"Just because it's Friswell's Hill, not Fairylands or Tucker's Town, I don't think people should be treated differently. Some people are willing to take this to court.'' Mr. Simmons, who said he has nothing against reggae, also questioned why Mr.

Aming could not hold the concert in Dockyard where it is less likely to disturb residents.

Under the law, a noise complaint before midnight can only be filed with Police if at least two people complain and the noise is within 100 feet. After midnight anyone can file a complaint, irrespective of the distance of the source.

Mr. Aming, however, said he expects this year's festival to run from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. without a hitch.

"That should be adequate time for the show,'' he said, adding that it should appeal to all.

"These guys are the tops in the reggae business,'' he said, referring to reggae band Third World.

The group will be performing songs from their new album "Committed'' for the first time in concert.

"They will start their tour here and then go on to Europe,'' Mr. Aming said.

Third World, who are scheduled to arrive in Bermuda next Friday, will by joined at the festival by Cutty Ranks, Frankie Paul, and Capleton -- one of the biggest deejays in the business.

Bermuda's local talent, including Lady Tyson, Sister KK, and Shawnee P, will perform during the first hour of the show.

They will be followed by Capleton, Frankie Paul, and Cutty Ranks who will each perform for about 45 minutes. They are scheduled to arrive in Bermuda next Wednesday.

"Third World'' -- the festival's main attraction -- are expected to give the audience two hours of uninterrupted reggae sounds.

Tickets, are $45 per person and are available at Sound Advice, Frith's Liquor on Front Street, and Clay House Inn.