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Police Change Mind On Dark Mofo Nude Swim Ban

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The event is now awaiting approval from Hobart Council

Earlier this week, we reported that the nude swim event that was to take place at the upcoming Hobart festival Dark Mofo had been cancelled.

Now, it looks like it will go ahead, with Tasmanian Police having a change of heart, saying that the event, officially called the Nude Solstice Swim, will go ahead so long as it gets the green light from Hobart City Council.

According to the ABC, Police Minister David O'Byrne said Dark Mofo has made some alterations to the swim, including a location change to Long Beach, which helped sway their minds.

"Once we sat down and we worked through the details of what was taking place, it was deemed acceptable to move it from around the point to this place here which is a little bit more private and we're not right in front of private homes," he said.

A post on the official Dark Mofo facebook page said that the event was awaiting the Council decision, plus some safety clearances and approvals.

The intriguing new festival will run from Thursday 13 June to Sunday 23, with a lineup that includes The Presets, You Am I and Martha Wainwright. Head here for more details.