In 2008 the Mullumbimby Civic Hall was refurbished and renovated enabling, the building to once again be host for any kind of community event and theatrical or musical performance. It also meant that along Dalley Street there was now 4 possible venues. ( The Ex-services Club, The Drill Hall and The Bowling Club) with the addition of The Poinciana Cafe´ – Mullum was ready for a music festival.

The 2008 festival opening night very nearly didn't happen. A wild electrical storm nearly halted the proceedings. To the credit of the locals who weren't going to miss out, the show went on, and there were many stories of driving through flooded causeways and going the long way round to avoid fallen gum trees. The night was a success and was talked about excitedly for a long time after.

The festival was ticketed as seperate shows for the Friday and Saturday nights which worked ok, though on the Sunday, the usually quiet little town came alive. The wheather was beautiful and families from all over arrived to wander between the venues checking out some awesome acts.

It was all over by 10:00pm and the next day seemed like it was a dream. The town was left with a feeling of pure joy.

2009 had an additional 2 venues, The Mullum High Hall and The Courthouse Hotel (formerly the Chincogan hotel). This time a wristband got you into any venue of your choice. Harry's charter (mini bus) and the Magic Bus (a double decker) made it easier to
travel the extra 500 metres past the bowling club.

The Mullum Music Festival 2010 is on November 25 – 28.
Artists, vendor and street performers applications will be available February.