After seven years of planning and working with community members, Council and various regulators, North Byron Parklands is pleased with how their inaugural event, Splendour in the Grass, has rolled out.

“The success of this first event was made possible with the help of the wider community” said North Byron Parklands’ General Manager Mat Morris. “In particular North Byron Parklands would like to sincerely thank:

* The residents of Jones Road, Yelgun Road, Wooyung Road, Billinudgel Road and all other immediate neighbours. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding;

* The community in the north of the Byron Shire;

* The hundreds of local volunteers who worked to make the event a success;

* The local businesses who embraced event patrons, making them feel welcome and providing assistance and directions where possible;

* The wider Byron Shire business community who provided goods and services to both the venue and the event;

* The Rural Fire Service volunteers who worked tirelessly;

* The wildlife rescue team, our team of ecologists, the eco cops, green chiefs and green team who commendably covered our environmental bases; and

* NSW Police, Byron Shire Council and other regulatory authorities.

“As this was our first event we experienced some teething problems” said Morris. “We are listening to feedback and will work to ensure that these are addressed.

The next event at North Byron Parklands will be The Falls Festival, being held from December 31.

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