A man accused of playing loud music appeared before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.

Devon Chambers pleaded guilty with explanation to the violation of the Noise Abatement Act.

The accused man, who identified himself as a well-known artiste, told the court that he was advertising a party that he is putting on in July. According to Chambers, he is not responsible and has no association with the party or the music played there.

The accused added that on the day in question he went to the deejay who was playing at the party to advertise his own party. The deejay, however, gave him the microphone and told him to do it himself.

Chambers told the court that he took the microphone and started advertising his party when the police came and accosted him.

He was given the option to pay $5,000 or spend 30 days in prison.