Bongo drums and fire-twirling have been banned from Justin’s Park in Burleigh Heads this week despite a local entertainment group using these items in the space every Sunday night for the past 17 years.
Local and Drum store owner Jason Ure said the council had argued the event was banned because of anti-social behaviour, but he says participants were not responsible for any drug and alcohol problems.
The drummers have been told they need to obtain a permit and public liability insurance to perform in the park, but a lack of organising committee makes that task incredibly difficult for the group who are currently looking for a legal way to continue their event.