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St. Vincent, Alt-J & Run The Jewels to play inaugural WayHome Festival
The new Ontario-based weekender takes place between 24th and 26th July.
Newcomer to the summer calendar, WayHome Festival has announced the line-up for its inaugural three-day event, with DIY faves St. Vincent, Alt-J and Run The Jewels linking up with the likes of Sam Smith, Passion Pit and Kendrick Lamar at the late July get-together.
Curated and hosted by Republic Live and AC Entertainment, better known as the folks behind Bonnaroo, Forecastle and Big Ears Festival, the first-ever WayHome Festival will take place over the weekend of 24th to 26th July in the surrounds of Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
Other names scheduled to appear include Modest Mouse, Passion Pit, Future Islands, The Decembrists, The Gaslight Anthem, Danny Brown, METZ, How to Dress Well, Courtney Barnett, Timber Timbre, Alvvays, Sylvan Esso and Viet Cong.
A full list of performing artists can be found over on the festival’s website with tickets going on sale on Monday (16th February).
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