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Lismore is opening its heart to the Northern Rivers with Music from the Heart, a free and epic community event held in the Lismore CBD with over 20 local bands on four big stages.

The event will bring rock, country, youth, soul and R&B to the streets of Lismore’s historic block.

Live music stages will be located on Keen Street, Woodlark Street, Molesworth Street and Magellan Street. Local food businesses and mobile food vendors will serve delicious meals throughout the event. Come along with friends and family and support local businesses.

Music from the Heart is a free event, no tickets are needed. Just turn up and enjoy all that Lismore has to offer. Music from the Heart will be held on Saturday from 2pm to 8pm in the Lismore CBD.

For the full line-up and more information go to www.visitlismore.com.au

Then on Sunday, Lismore hosts From the Heart – A Free Community Concert – an outstanding lineup of Australian musical acts, including Aria award-winning country music artist Casey Barnes and country artist Amy Sheppard who will perform at a very special From the Heart community concert at the Lismore Turf Club.

Casey Barnes, winner of Album of the Year at this year’s Golden Guitar Awards is set to excite the Lismore community with his electrifying live show. ‘I am honoured to be performing as part of the From the Heart concert to celebrate the spirit and endurance of the Lismore community,’ says Casey. ‘While we know it’s been a tough year for so many, the band and I are planning to bring the good times to Lismore on Sunday.’

The full lineup includes Casey Barnes, Amy Sheppard, Brian Cadd and The Little Steely Bros, Darlinghurst and The Buckleys.

From the Heart will be held on Sunday, 5 March, 1–6pm at the Lismore Turf Club. 

Tickets are now open to the public. To book go to: www.visitlismore.com.au

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