New Year's Eve Event Management, Soul Street 2026 Byron Bay
Location: 70 Station St, Mullumbimby, NSW 2482, Australia
Buyer: Byron Shire Council
Opened: Apr 13, 2026
Closing: May 18, 2026
Event Management & ServicesTravel & Tourism
### 🎆 Tender Overview: Soul Street 2026 Event Management
Byron Shire Council is inviting proposals from experienced event managers to deliver **Soul Street 2026**, a signature New Year’s Eve community event in Byron Bay. This free, family-friendly celebration focuses on creative place activation, community safety, and inclusive entertainment across the Byron CBD and foreshore.
### 🎯 Scope of Work & Objectives
The successful contractor will lead the end-to-end management of the event, including:
* **Programming & Planning:** Curating entertainment, managing budgets, and coordinating stakeholder liaison.
* **Operational Delivery:** Managing bump-in/bump-out, security, first aid, and waste management.
* **Compliance:** Developing comprehensive risk assessments, emergency management plans, and site safety documentation.
* **Community Focus:** Prioritizing local artists and suppliers, with a mandatory $5,000 allocation for First Nations programming.
* **Sustainability:** Adhering to Council’s single-use packaging policy and implementing reusable foodware systems.
### 📋 Key Requirements
* **Budget:** Up to $120,000 (excluding traffic management and toilet facilities, which are covered by Council).
* **Mandatory Site Visit:** Monday, 11 May 2026, at 10:30 AM (Meet in front of the Northern Hotel).
* **Qualifications:** Demonstrated experience in large-scale event management, risk mitigation, and WHS compliance.
### 📅 Important Dates
* **Tender Close:** 18 May 2026, 5:00 PM AEST
* **Expected Decision:** 01 June 2026
This is a high-profile opportunity for event professionals to contribute to a safe, artistic, and sustainable New Year's Eve experience in one of Australia's most iconic locations.
**Keywords:** Event Management, Byron Bay, New Year's Eve, Community Events, Place Activation, First Nations Programming, Event Safety, NSW Tenders.