Organisers of the annual Love Lennox festival say they are again scrambling to raise funds for this year’s event on Saturday 13 June, and is at risk of not going ahead.
Dean Talbot, events and sponsorship manager from the town’s business chamber, told The Echo the event is in its 12th year and is run by volunteers and is not-for–profit.
‘The Lennox Chamber devised the concept to stimulate the economy on a non holiday, non school holiday, off peak, winter time’, he told The Echo.
‘The goal of the event is to highlight Lennox Head businesses and celebrate community’.
‘Airbnb stepped in 2025 to save us with $15,000, yet locals were outraged!
‘This year I’m struggling to fill this funding gap, and replace Airbnb’.
Ballina Shire Council and Ballina Toyota are their major supporters, he said.
‘Costs include marketing, stage hire, backline support crews, entertainment and insurance etc.
‘We need a “White Knight” or two to get us over the line,’ he said.
Given the uncertain economic future, Dean said, ‘Now is a time that the community needs to get together and show support’.
Local businesses who can help with the event please call Dean on 0415 121 796.
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