Now Norman Cook has decided not to proceed with Big Beach Boutique event in Brighton, saying that given how close last year’s event came to tragedy it was simply not worth risking it again. Cook had said he was considering another event after being given the blessing of the family of Karen Manders who died at the 2002 party. But local council officials expressed concern at whether Brighton could cope with an event of that size again – now Fatboy has decided to call at 2003 event off.
Talking to This Is Brighton magazine he said: "The more I think about it, the more I think it could have been another Hillsborough. If we'd had a crush situation, I would have had a nervous breakdown.” He added that intended to live in Brighton for the rest of his life he and did not want people there hating him!
Cook’s change of heart also affects the beach parties he had been considering hosting in Brazil, Australia and elsewhere around the world.