North Byron Parklands is approved as an outdoor cultural event venue for a trial period of five years. During the trial a maximum of three events each year are permitted.
During the trial up to ten event days each year are permitted. No event must exceed four event days. Events following the trial will require a further approval from Byron Council under Part 4 of the EP&A Act.
The first event will be Splendour in the Grass in July 2013 (no other events have been confirmed at this stage).

The trial allows for incremental growth in patron numbers over the five years:

Number of trial	Splendour	Medium trial event	Small trial event
First trial	Up to 25,000 patrons	Up to 15,000 patrons	Up to 10,000 patrons
Second trial	Up to 27,500 patrons	Up to 17,500 patrons	Up to 12,000 patrons
Third trial	Up to 30,000 patrons	Up to 20,000 patrons	Up to 13,000 patrons
Fourth trial	Up to 32,500 patrons	Up to 22,500 patrons	Up to 14,000 patrons
Fifth trial	Up to 35,000 patrons	Up to 25,000 patrons	Up to 15,000 patrons

These increases in patron numbers are far from automatic. To achieve any increase North Byron Parklands must satisfy a wide range of strict key performance indicators.

A later stage proposes a conference centre for 180 people and accommodation in either rooms, tents or cabins for 60 patrons. Also proposed is a cultural centre covering local indigenous and non-indigenous history from the immediate area, an administration office and also a depot for a dedicated rainforest restoration team and plant nursery.

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Contact - community@northbyronparklands.com