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March 25, 2023

There’s a Nor’easter blowing into Lennox

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Nor’easter is a weekend event of music blowing into Lennox from Friday to Sunday.

This event is organised and presented by Lennox Sessions and Tintenbar Up Front, for the community. The event is full of free performances and three low-cost evening ticketed events (only $15) over the weekend. There will be music on the street on Saturday and Sunday morning. The Lennox Cultural Centre and the Lennox School Hall will have events each day and evening. 

Organisers have drawn from the deepest talent pool to bring you national, Northern Rivers and local Lennox artists.

Some of the featured artists include: William and Julieanne Crighton, Jeff Lang, Darren Hanlon, Little Georgia, Blues Arcadia, Mr Rhodes, The Sea Benz, Hussy Hicks, PJ Sheek, Karl S Williams, Shelly Brown, Minnie Marks, Dana Gehrman, Loose Content, Chronroy, JBs Blues Breakers, Majestic Knights, Upbeat and Liminal. 

Julieanne Crighton told The Echo, ‘We’re really excited about getting back to the Northern Rivers for some shows together. William and I will be singing some new arrangements of songs we have written together on the last three albums and beyond. See you there!’

This musical weekend, for all the community, is sponsored by the NSW government, Ballina Shire Council, Club Lennox Sports and Clarence Property.

Check out the ticketing site for more info, brilliant artist lineup and the program: events.humanitix.com/nor-easter.


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