Who should manage Durrumbul Hall?

Does the community want to retain control and management of Durrumbul Hall in Main Arm or will it be given over to Byron Shire Council (BSC)?

Durrumbul Hall is a local hall created and built by the community. It has been operated and managed by its local community since the 1980s, more recently in conjunction with BSC, and is a renowned music venue for gigs, a place for workshops, weddings, art, and other community activities.

‘Durrumbul Hall has been where many local groups, and artistic endeavours have started and grown’ said long-time hall committee member Duncan Dey.

Before Spaghetti Circus was lucky enough to be offered a space at the Mullumbimby Showground they were based at Durrumbul Hall.

The hall’s future

‘The question that faces the hall, and our wider local community now is the hall’s future. Will the community manage the hall, as is the case at Kohinur and Coorabell Halls, or will we hand it over fully to Council instead?’

Forming a local community association is one way of going forward with some people promoting markets, free community events, and making it an emergency response centre in times of flood or fire.

‘From music to markets, from local dance and arts classes to children’s activities – over the years Durrumbul Hall has been key to starting, supporting, and growing some amazing community groups and activities. It has held weddings, funerals and marked birthdays. Formany it holds a special place in their hearts,’ said local Jo Hoy.

The current Durrumbul Hall committee is calling out to the local community from Settlement Road to Sherry’s Bridge and asking anyone interested in getting involved to contact them.

The hall is at a crossroads and the community needs to decide if they want the hall to remain in community hands or to be handed over to BSC for management.

If you are interested in getting involved email: [email protected] and come together with your local community to determine its future.