SPILL NEWS: ARTWALK TO OPEN WAYHOME FESTIVAL WITH VISUAL ARTISTS | SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY DARCYS AND PRIVATE FEAST IN THE FOREST

ARTWALK TO OPEN WAYHOME FESTIVAL WITH VISUAL ARTISTS

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY DARCYS AND PRIVATE FEAST IN THE FOREST

Republic Live announced last night that the WayHome ArtWalk has been expanded in programming this year and will take place Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 8PM on the festival grounds at Burl’s Creek. The ArtWalk will allow festival-goers an opportunity to explore the grounds and meet all of the visual artists who have created art installations for this year’s WayHome Music and Arts along with a special performance by Darcys. In addition to the ArtWalk, a new, ticketed culinary event will occur that evening with Feast in The Forest, presented by Charlie’s Burgers. All tickets and offerings are currently on sale at www.wayhome.com

“We have always recognized food as an art form and felt that year-two of WayHome was the perfect time to start to celebrate food in new and exciting ways,” says Eva Dunford, founder, WayHome Music & Arts Festival. “I had the opportunity to attend a Charlie’s Burgers dinner last fall and I just knew they would be an ideal culinary partner to help bring something truly special and unique to our fans who are always in search for the next best culinary experience.”

Feast in The Forest, presented by Charlie’s Burgers is a celebration of great food and wine set amongst the beautiful pine trees, wild flowers and pond, of the super exclusive Artist Hospitality area. WayHome has become known for its magical backstage where artists make themselves at home and for one night only, anyone who purchases a Feast in the Forest ticket, as well as being a ticket holder to WayHome, will have a chance to dine where the artists do. Tickets for Feast in the Forest will go on sale June 11th and fans are encouraged to act quickly to avoid disappointment as tickets are very limited.

“The ArtWalk was so well received in our inaugural year we wanted to expand on the programming and are excited to be bringing music and food into the programming as these are two elements that enhance an immersive cultural experience, ” said Ryan Howes, creative director, WayHome Music and Arts. “To have Do LaB, Angus Watt, OCAD, Aaron Li-Hill, Charles Bierk, Trevor Wheatley and Cosmo Dean, Nathan Whitford, Puncture, Balloon Chain and artists curated by the The Drake that include; ‪Lady AIKO, ‪BirdO, ‪Jimmy Chiale, ‪Diana Lynn VanderMeulen,‪ Videomancy, ‪Peter Rahul and Alex McLeod, all in attendance to talk about the pieces they have created for the festival is a huge coup. We are very excited that festival-goers will have the chance to meet them and hear the stories and inspirations behind their pieces. Having Darcys performing at the WayAway stage, nestled in the forest, is going to be a wonderful way to kick off the musical performances over the weekend. We are also very pleased to have a new ticket available for our Feast in the Forest, cast against the beautiful backdrop our pine trees, wildflowers and island, this will be one of the most unique settings Charlie’s Burgers has ever hosted the gourmet dinners they have become famous for.”

About Darcys

Darcys are an alt-pop duo from Toronto, Canada. Their four releases on Arts & Crafts they including two studio records, a full reimagining of Steely Dan’s AJA and a 20-minute Southern Gothic-themed instrumental track. The band’s current single – summer shiny, summer anthem “Miracle” – was produced alongside Grammy-Award winner Shawn Everett (Alabama Shakes) and is available now. thedarcys.ca

Wayhome Music And Arts, Produced By Republic Live, Includes Headliners

LCD Soundsystem, Arcade Fire and The Killers, who will be joined by Major Lazer, M83, HAIM, Metric, Chvrches, Ray LaMontagne, and additional 60+ artists. The festival offers four stages, a variety of late-night spectacles and experiences, original art installations, fine international and local cuisine, an on-site farmers market and more. All ticket offerings are currently on-sale exclusively at www.wayhome.com

More About The Festival + Tickets

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Darcys Links

(Photo Credit: Maya Fuhr)

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