After the initial showcase events, you'll arrive at your first festival site in Byron Bay. This serves as your primary hub for the early game. Here, you'll be introduced to the concept of 'Fans' and how they drive festival expansion. Your immediate goal is to earn enough fans to upgrade the Byron Bay festival site.
To do this, participate in any available events around Byron Bay. These will include Road Races, Dirt Races, and PR Stunts like Speed Traps and Danger Signs. Focus on completing events and achieving high skill chains to maximize your fan gain. explore the surrounding area for bonus boards and beauty spots. Once you've accumulated enough fans, you'll be prompted to upgrade the Byron Bay site, which unlocks more events and increases your fan capacity.