If you don’t know who Jimmy Willing is, he’s a long-time local artist and musician who recently lost his home and studio in North Lismore. Following his eviction from Joy Love Studio, the house was demolished by the NSW Reconstruction Authority. Jimmy is now camping ‘in the prickles’.
He’s cut down the weeds and mown the lawn in preparation for his housewarming party. There’s just one small problem: he no longer has a house. Instead, he’s hiring a tent, organising a few bands and inviting people to come and ‘sleep rough’ for one night.
The Free Love Festival is a gathering to raise awareness of homelessness, destruction and displacement in Lismore, and the impact of decisions made in the wake of the 2022 floods.
The Free Love Festival takes place on Lake Street on Saturday, 21 November from 6pm, continuing on Sunday, 22 November. Sunday morning features a Poet’s Breakfast, with music continuing into the afternoon.
Read more about Jimmy’s story online.
www.echo.net.au/2026/11/lismore-icon-made-homeless-by-nsw-government.
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