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MORE MUSICMORE FOODMORE BARSMORE EXPERIENCESMORE MOMENTUMMORE MIDDLE WAVESMiddle Waves Music Festival returns to Headwaters Park on Friday, September 15th and Saturday, September 16th for two days of Fort Wayne putting its best fort forward.

We’re here to celebrate the momentum in our corner of the Midwest: the music, art, food and positive vibes that breathe life into our fair city, and keep us wide awake well after the sun goes down.

We’re non-profi t and volunteer-driven, because we believe in this community, this region, its people and its curiosity and its appetite and its sense of adventure and very specifi cally, because we believe in you, Fort Wayne.

Rivers are rising.Energy is rising.Volume is rising.

THIS IS MIDDLE WAVES.

@MiddleWaves #MiddleWaves

@MiddleWavesFW

@MiddleWavesFW

#NoFilter

You know that saying, “Pic or it didn’t happen!”? We don’t love it, either, but you’ll probably want to tell the world about your Middle Waves memories.

HASHTAG UP!

#MiddleWaves

MGMT

SIDEWALK CHALK

THAO & THE GET DOWN STAY DOWN

SHANNON & THE CLAMS

THE LEMON TWIGS

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MGMTDance / Rock / PsychedelicNew York City, NY

Saturday, 9:15PM, St. Marys Stage

Middle Waves Music Festival 2017 headliner MGMT burst onto the scene in 2008 with Oracular Spectacular on Columbia Records, achieving audio ubiquity with hits “Kids,” “Electric Feel,” “Time to Pretend” and more, along with Grammy nods and worldwide accolades. In June 2017, the band announced their new record is fi nished and imminently due. Expect audio/visual greatness on the St. Marys Stage.

THE LEMON TWIGS Indie PopLong Island, NY

Saturday, 5PM, St. Marys Stage

The Lemon Twigs are led by singing, songwriting, multi-instrumentalist brothers, Brian and Michael D’Addario, who craft delectably beautiful power-pop that’s one part Beatles, one part Big Star. The Twigs spent the summer on the festival circuit—Coachella, Outside Lands, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits—and they’ll arrive at FWA fresh from a tour with Phoenix.

ROSALIND & THE WAYAmericanaFort Wayne, IN

Friday, 6:00PM, St. Marys Stage

Fort Wayne’s Rosalind & The Way made their debut two summers ago, in solo performances by singer and songwriter, Cassie Beer. Now a fi ve-piece, the band performs beautiful original songs in venues around the region, and is releasing its new EP, What You Keep, at Middle Waves.

THAO & THE GET DOWN STAY DOWNIndie Pop / Folk RockSan Fransciso, CA


Thao & The Get Down Stay Down bring Bay Area energy, enthusiasm and eclecticism to Middle Waves as Friday night’s headliner. Led by multi-instrumentalist and singer Thao Nguyen, The Get Down Stay Down have won over audiences worldwide with their undeniable hooks and charisma.

SHANNON AND THE CLAMSIndie RockOakland, CA


Indie darlings Shannon and the Clams perform garage rock that winks at doo-wop and blows a kiss to 60s girl groups. With chiming guitars, rolling bass and some of the festival’s best vocals, expect to be joining on the chorus by the end of the second number.

SILBO GOMEROChamber PopFort Wayne, IN


Silbo Gomero, the eclectic sound project of local artists Hope Arthur and Kurt Roembke, will kick off Saturday’s St. Marys Stage lineup with their riveting music, combined with accompaniment by real-time virtual reality painting.

SIDEWALK CHALKHip-HopChicago, IL


Bringing its magnetic hip-hop meets jazz-soul-funk approach to the St. Marys stage, Chicago ensemble Sidewalk Chalk delivers all the sounds, with an MC, jazz vocalist, horns, live band and dancing galore.

RISING OVER ENVY (R.O.E.)Hip-HopChicago, IL


R.O.E. (Rising Over Envy) is the nom-de-rap for Roosevelt Sledge, Jr., a can’t-miss emcee who combines an urban edge and dazzling lyricism with a true joy for the beauty of live performance.

DIARRHEA PLANETGuitar RockNashville, TN


Nashville’s Diarrhea Planet hits like a tidal wave—their four-guitar attack of power-pop and pop-punk is giddy and unstoppable, and irresistible fun. And yes, we understand: depending on your constitution, they’re either the best- or worst-named band at the festival. Join their guitar party and decide later.

ST. MARYS MAIN STAGE PRESENTED BY PARKVIEW HEALTH

THE LINEUP: Located on the east side of Headwaters Park, the St. Marys Stage,

presented by Parkview Health, is our main stage and home to

unique vibe experiences, our VVIP lounge and one very, very large

video wall. This stage requires a ticket/wristband for entry.

(Kids 12 and under free with paid adult.)

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FLINT EASTWOODDance PopDetroit, MI

Friday, 8:30PM, Maumee Stage

With a lush sound that jumps genres from synth-pop to electronic to even bombastic rock ‘n’ roll, Flint Eastwood artfully ties her encyclopedic infl uences together with a driven, dazzling and uncompromising stage show.

ANDY DRap / PerformanceIndianapolis, IN

Saturday, 8:45PM, Maumee Stage

In his own words, Andy D “sounds like Andrew WK meets Grand Master Melle Mel”—and you know what? That’s pretty accurate. One part rock-pop, one part hip-hop-dance, all parts off-the-wall songwriting that leaves no stone unturned.

SLEEPING BAGIndie RockIndianapolis, IN


This slacker trio from Indianapolis performs melodic, 90s-esque indie rock that is instantaneously infectious. Fuzzy ‘n’ buzzy.

MY APOLLOPop / RockFort Wayne, IN

Friday, 5:30PM, Maumee Stage

My Apollo is a seven-piece art-rock band from Fort Wayne. The band’s concept-driven songs—many recorded at Off the Cuff Music—come to life via ambitious art and video formats, and over-the-top live performances.

SELECTOR DUB NARCOTIC (CALVIN JOHNSON) Electronic / Dub DiscoOlympia, WA


Selector Dub Narcotic is Calvin Johnson’s alias for performing undeniably fun party-starting anthems. Perhaps the most infl uential performer to play Middle Waves, Johnson is best known for founding K Records and International Pop Overthrow, and performing in Beat Happening.

MIKE ADAMS AT HIS HONEST WEIGHTIndie RockBloomington, IN

Friday, 7PM, Maumee Stage

Mike Adams at His Honest Weight are a six-piece from Bloomington who craft brilliant and pure power-pop masterpieces, and deliver ‘em in one of the most life-affi rming stage shows of the decade. RIYL: awesome music, smiling.

LEFT LANE CRUISERBlues / RockFort Wayne, IN


Founded in Fort Wayne, yet known the world over, Left Lane Cruiser plays foot-stompin’ dirty blues that sounds like a shockwave on every 12-bar turnaround. Featuring Freddy J IV on guitar and vocals, and Pete Dio on drums, the duo tours relentlessly.

SAM EVIANIndie PopBrooklyn, NY


Sam Evian released his ethereally beautiful, guitar-driven dream pop album Premium on Saddle Creek Records in September, 2016. After spending the year touring with the likes of Whitney, Teenage Fanclub and Luna, Sam and band are emerging from the studio where they’re recording Premium’s follow-up, for a short tour culminating at Middle Waves.

THE MURDERBURGERSPop PunkGlasgow, Scotland


Scotland’s fi nest-ever punk rock export, The Murderburgers play ‘em fast & anthemic, raucous & razor-sharp. They’re explosive, they’re smart, they’re here to charm and disarm. It’s ‘Burger time.

CITY MOUSEPop PunkRiverside, CA

Saturday, 11:45AM, Maumee Stage

Led by Miski Dee, City Mouse have bounced around the country performing pop punk ragers, distinguished by Dee’s soulful and powerful vocals. Catch their latest on It’s Alive Records.

MAUMEE STAGETHE LINEUP:

The Maumee Stage is located in the natural amphitheatre on the

west side of Headwaters Park, and in 2017 is home to even more

food, bars, vendors and experiences. The Maumee Stage is free

and requires no ticket/wristband.

MIKE ADAMSAT HISHONESTWEIGHT

SAM EVIAN

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RADIO JAROCHO & ZENEN ZEFERINOSon Jarocho / FandangoQueens, NY

Friday, 7:45PM, St. Joseph Stage

Radio Jarocho & Zenen Zeferino play original and traditional son jarocho music fashioned after the towns, musicians and swampy countryside of southern Veracruz, Mexico. The band has performed at the Kennedy Center, Brooklyn Folk Festival and Smithsonian.

ZEPHANIAHMetalFort Wayne, IN


Since forming in 2005, Zephaniah has powerfully carried the thrash and metal fl ag in Fort Wayne and beyond, garnering national and international accolades and reverence.

WOLFBEARHAWKRockFort Wayne, IN

Saturday, 5PM, St. Joseph Stage

Wolfbearhawk has risen from the ashes of the beloved Fort Wayne band, I, Wombat, to perform hard-driven rock ‘n’ roll in the tradition of the sharp-edged sounds of Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland.

TWICEYOUNG Indie PopPhiladelphia, PA

Saturday, 8:15PM, St. Joseph Stage

Twiceyoung’s ethereal, dream-like instrumentation—including melodic synths and driven bass—underscore hopeful and heartfelt lyrics that nod to their emphatic punk infl uences.

FATIMA WASHINGTONPop / R&BFort Wayne, IN


One of Fort Wayne’s most talented and prolifi c performers, Fatima Washington’s performances extend beyond the concert stage to productions including a leading role in The Civic Theatre’s recent revival of Memphis.

THREE CITIESRockFort Wayne, IN

Saturday, 2PM, St. Joseph Stage

Three Cities hail from, well, three cities—Fort Wayne, Marion and Lafayette—and come together to perform exuberant rock ‘n’ roll that says, “Don’t forget, this stuff’s supposed to be fun” with every searing guitar solo, soaring high-harmony and smile-laden chorus.

LOVE HUSTLERElectro-FunkFort Wayne, IN


Adam “CosmicKid” Rudolph and Matt Cashdollar formed Love Hustler as a studio collaboration—and then found that performing their modern blend of funk, electro, house and synth-pop in concert was an irresistible (and undeniably fun) proposition.

BELLE & THE STRANGEFolk RockFort Wayne, IN


Fort Wayne fi ve-piece Belle & The Strange performs eclectic, energetic rock ‘n’ roll music that is informed by folk, soul, blues and even country for a unique and inviting sound all their own—especially in their joyful and magnetic live performances.

FLAMINGO NOSEBLEEDPop PunkFort Wayne, IN


Celebrating their tenth year together, Fort Wayne’s Flamingo Nosebleed crisscross the country performing supercharged and catchy-as-hell two-minute pop punk scorchers in the tradition of the greats of the genre.

ST. JOSEPH STAGETHE LINEUP:

New for 2017, the St. Joseph Stage is both larger and more

prominently located, in the northernmost lawn of Headwaters Park

West. The St. Joseph Stage shares food bars and vendors with the

Maumee Stage and is free and requires no ticket/wristband.

FATIMA WASHINGTON

THREE CITIES

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BlissONLY

MIKE ADAMS AT HIS HONEST WEIGHT Friday, 7PM, Maumee Stage

SHANNON AND THE CLAMS Friday, 7:45PM, St. Marys Stage

TWICEYOUNG Friday, 8:15PM, St. Joseph Stage

THAO & THE GET DOWN STAY DOWN Friday, 9:45PM, St. Marys Stage

THE LEMON TWIGS Saturday, 5PM, St. Marys Stage

SAM EVIAN Saturday, 7:15PM, Maumee Stage

Oy, Oy, Oy!ONLY

FLAMINGO NOSEBLEED Friday, 6:15PM, St. Joseph Stage

CITY MOUSE Saturday, 11:45AM, Maumee Stage

THE MURDERBURGERS Saturday, 2:45PM, Maumee Stage

DIARRHEA PLANET Saturday, 3:15PM, St. Marys Stage

LEFT LANE CRUISER Saturday, 4:15PM, Maumee Stage

WOLFBEARHAWK Saturday 5:00PM, St. Joseph Stage

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RADIO JAROCHO & ZENEN ZEFERINO Friday, 7:45PM St. Joseph Stage

FLINT EASTWOOD Friday, 8:30PM, Maumee Stage

SELECTOR DUB NARCOTIC Saturday, 5:45PM, Maumee Stage

LOVE HUSTLER Saturday 6:30PM, St. Joseph Stage

SIDEWALK CHALK Saturday, 7PM, St. Marys Stage

MGMT Saturday, 9:15PM, St. Marys Stage

CHEF’S RECIPESMiddle Waves is a purposefully curated to be a choose-your-own-adventure experience—with music, food and more. However, if you sometimes ask your server, “What’s the kitchen recommend?”—here goes:

TIMEST. MARYS

STAGEWristband Required

MAUMEESTAGE

No Wristband Required

ST. JOSEPHSTAGE


5:00PM

5:15PM

5:30PMMy Apollo

5:30–6:15PM

Pop/Rock • Fort Wayne, IN

5:45PM

6:00PM

Rosalind & The Way6:00–7:00PM

Folk Rock • Fort Wayne, IN

6:15PMFlamingo Nosebleed

6:15–7:00PM

Punk Rock • Fort Wayne, IN

6:30PM

6:45PM

7:00PM Mike Adams at His Honest Weight

7:00–7:45PM

Indie Rock • Bloomington, IN

7:15PM

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7:45PM

Shannon and The Clams

7:45–9:00PM

Indie Rock • Oakland, CA

Radio Jarocho& Zenen Zeferino

7:45–8:30PM

Son Jarocho / Fandango • Queens, NY

8:00PM

8:15PM

8:30PM

Flint Eastwood8:30–9:30PM

Dance-Pop • Detroit, MI

8:45PM

9:00PM

9:15PM

9:30PMZephaniah

9:30–10:15PM

Metal • Fort Wayne, IN

9:45PM

Thao & The Get Down Stay Down

9:45–11:00PM

Indie FolkSan Francisco, CA

10:00PM

10:15PM

HUSH PRESENTS

DJ Tip the Velvet10:15–11:15PM

Dance • Fort Wayne, IN

10:30PM

10:45PM

11:00PM

11:15PM

FRIDAYTIME

ST. MARYSSTAGE

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11:30AM

11:45AM

City Mouse11:45–12:30PM

Pop-Punk • Riverside, CA

12:00PM

Silbo Gomero12:00–1:00PM

Chamber Pop • Fort Wayne, IN

12:15PM

12:30PM

Belle & The Strange12:30–1:15PM


12:45PM

1:00PM

1:15PM

Sleeping Bag1:15–2:00PM

Indie Rock • Bloomington, IN

1:30PM

R.O.E.1:30–2:30PM

Hip-Hop• Chicago, IL

1:45PM

2:00PM

Three Cities2:00–2:45PM

Rock • Fort Wayne, IN

2:15PM

2:30PM

2:45PM

The Murderburgers2:45–3:30PM

Punk • Scotland

3:00PM

3:15PM

Diarrhea Planet3:15–4:15PM

Guitar Rock • Nashville, TN

3:30PM

Fatima Washington3:30–4:15PM

Pop • Fort Wayne, IN

3:45PM

4:00PM

4:15PM

Left Lane Cruiser4:15–5:00PM

Rock • Fort Wayne, IN

4:30PM

4:45PM

5:00PM

The Lemon Twigs5:00–6:00PM

Pop/Rock • Long Island, NY

wolfbearhawk5:00–5:45PM


5:15PM

5:30PM

5:45PM

Selector Dub Narcotic5:45–6:30PM

Electronic • Olympia, WA

6:00PM

6:15PM

6:30PM

Love Hustler6:30–7:15PM

Electronic • Fort Wayne, IN

6:45PM

7:00PM

Sidewalk Chalk7:00–8:00PM

Hip Hop • Chicago, IL

7:15PM

Sam Evian7:15–8:15PM

Indie Rock • Brooklyn, NY

7:30PM

7:45PM

8:00PM

8:15PM Twiceyoung8:15–8:45PM

Indie Pop • Philadelphia, PA8:30PM

8:45PM

Andy D8:45–9:45PM

Rap / Performance • Indianapolis, IN

9:00PM

9:15PM

MGMT9:15–10:30PM

Electro-Pop Rock Los Angeles, CA

9:30PM

9:45PM

10:00PM

10:15PM

HUSH PRESENTS

DJ Bradlee10:15–11:15PM

Dance • Fort Wayne, IN

10:30PM

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MIDDLE WAVES FESTIVAL MAP

Middle Waves ticket holders will receive a wristband to enter the gated St. Marys Stage.

However, the rest of the festival—including Maumee and St. Joseph Stages, The Village and more—is free and open to the public!

WEST-SIDE VENDORS

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Fresh Thyme

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89.1 WBOI / NPR

Venture Out Resorts

Sierra Club

Peony & Rose

Bravas Tacos

Pollo Chicken

Hammock Hangout

The Deep End Vibe Tent VW Bus Hub

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ROCK AND ROLLMiddle Waves is a festival for everyone in

this community! We’re pleased to offer a

raised viewing platform at the St. Marys

Stage, with ADA-compliant ramp for patrons

with accessibility needs and their friends,

and ADA-compliant restrooms throughout

the festival.

ADA Accessible Platform Viewing Area

ADA Accessible Entrance

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BALLOON TWISTINGBalloons to the MoonSaturday, 11AM-3PM, St. Joseph Stage areaTips Appreciated Balloon animals, balloon hats, balloon swords…you name it, it can be made into a balloon by our pal Kevin from Balloons to the Moon.

FACE PAINTINGMiddle Waves Vibe TribeSaturday, 11AM-3PM, St. Joseph Stage areaStarting at $2The Middle Waves Vibe Tribe welcomes kids (and kids at heart) to stop in for face painting and good vibes. We’ll offer Middle Waves specifi c designs, along with the classics.

BOXLANDERS PLAYSPACEBoxlandersSaturday, 11AM-3PM, St. Joseph Stage areaFree!Boxlanders invites you to explore their one-of-a-kind cardboard playsets for kids!

CONSTRUCTION JUNCTIONSweetwaterSaturday, 11AM-3PM, St. Joseph Stage areaFree!Sweetwater’s Construction Junction lets kids turn their creativity loose on a variety of fun music-making projects, featuring DIY harmonicas and tambourines. Come to where art and music meet—at the Junction!

CRAFT STATIONIndiana Applied Behavior AnalysisSaturday, 11AM-3PM, St. Joseph Stage areaFree!Get ready to roll up your sleeves and create! Stop by our family-focused arts and crafts hub and create crafts and memories with the whole family!

STORYTIME BETWEEN SETSAllen County Public LibrarySaturday, 12PM-1PM, St. Joseph Stage areaFree!Join ACPL storytime, rockstar librarians for Storytime Between Sets. Bring the little ones to gather ‘round for music-themed stories in a beautiful park fi lled with tunes.

PLATINUM POP-UP SHOPMatilda Jane ClothingSaturday, 11AM–3PM, in the St. Joseph Stage area Free!Now a national phenomenon, Matilda Jane Clothing’s story started in Midwest art fairs that weren’t all that different from Middle Waves’ Village. MJC’s Platinum line carries that tradition forward, and we’re tickled to welcome them for a rare pop-up shop at our festival!

CW SUPER HERO MEET & GREETFort Wayne CW (WISE TV)Saturday, 11AM-2PM, St. Joseph Stage areaFree!Come meet Fort Wayne CW Super Heroes, Super Girl and The Flash! Snap a picture, grab some SUPER swag and register to win awesome prizes!

RACING CIRCUITPeg-PéregoSaturday, 11AM–3PM, in the St. Joseph Stage area Free!Calling all young racers, age three and up! Our friends from Peg-Pérego will join us at Middle Waves with their grand prix racing course—good times abound!

SWEETWATER INSTRUMENTATION STATIONSweetwaterSaturday, 11:00-6:00PM, in The Village presented by Riverfront Fort WayneFree!From keys and picks to strings and sticks, the Sweetwater Instrumentation Station gives kids a chance to play a wide range of instruments. This experience is all about experimentation, discovery—and musical fun.

WILD PETTING ZOOIndiana WILD Saturday, 11AM-3PM, St. Joseph Stage areaFree!Come meet our furry (and scaly, and prickly) friends at Indiana WILD! While promoting animal education, conservation and rescue, Indiana WILD creates an experience young fans are not soon to forget by allowing them to pet, hold and play with all manner of animals.

MINI WAVESOur festival-within-a-festival takes our family-friendly vibe to the max, with activities galore for kids and their parents and caregivers.

Everything listed below is happening during Mini Waves and is open for the public to enjoy.

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We’ve spent an extra special amount of time on this year’s festival vibe installations, and we’ve got dozens of awesome selfi e opportunities.

Hashtag ‘em up!

#MiddleWaves #LiveYourLifeAlive

MVV’s UNITE!

It’s not too late! Middle Waves is a volunteer-driven festival, with more than 300 positions. And, there are a few left—we’re accepting sign-ups through Wednesday, September 13th. Volunteering is a truly a fun and unique way to experience the festival—and you’ll earn a discounted or free ticket! Learn more at MiddleWaves.com.

Visit MiddleWaves.com, Wooden Nickel locations or Neat Neat Neat Records to purchase tickets.

NOTE: Ticket price increases to “week-of” pricing on Friday, September 8th!

REMEMBER: Kids 12 and under are free with a paid adult!

@MiddleWavesFW

@MiddleWavesFW

@MiddleWaves

@MiddleWaves

Volunteers are working for high-fi ves,

so don’t hesitate to give ‘em one.

They’re in the green shirts!

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BRAID BARImpact Fort WayneSaturday, 12PM-2PM, The Deep End Tent, near the St. Marys Main StageFree with GA or VVIP wristbandStop in for a little break at the braid bar! Sit back and get your hair braided by the stylists of Impact Fort Wayne while you listen to glorious music on the main stage.

FLOWER CROWN STATIONPhotanical SeriesSaturday, 2:30-3:30PM, The Deep End, near the St. Marys Main StageFree with GA or VVIP wristband Come join Photanical to learn how to create your very own festival crown and get your photo taken! All supplies and materials needed to make your crown are on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Special thanks to Fresh Thyme Farmers Market for providing the blooms.

THE GLITTER BARMiddle Waves Vibe TribeThroughout festival in The Deep End, near the St. Marys Main StageFree with GA or VVIP wristbandGlitter. A festival staple! Stop in throughout the festival to grab a little extra sparkle from the glitter bar!

GOOD VIBE TRIBE CRAFT NIGHTMiddle Waves Vibe Tribe Friday, 5-6PM, The Deep End Tent, near the St. Marys Main StageFree with GA or VVIP wristbandMakin’ crafts, friends & memories at the Good Vibe Tribe Craft Night! We’ll be making statement sunglasses. Sunglasses and all materials will be provided, and it’s fi rst-come, fi rst-served, while supplies last.

POSTER-MAKING PARTYMiddle Waves Vibe TribeFriday, 8-9PM, The Deep End, near the St. Marys Main StageFree with GA or VVIP wristband“We <3 You, Flint Eastwood,” “I Need YOU, Sam Evian”… whatever you’re dying to say to your new band BFFs, say it with sharpie and glitter. Stop in to The Deep End tent to hang out with The Good Vibe Tribe and spill your guts on poster board… and then get to the front row and show your love. XO

THAI MASSAGEThai Bodywork by Emily Saturday, 11AM-3PM, VVIP Lounge Free with VVIP wristbandThai Bodywork (Nuad Boran) is a type of massage that provides the benefi t of yoga, massage & energy work, while treating the human mind, body and spirit. Massages are fi rst-come, fi rst-serve and are 10–15 minutes.

EMBODY DANCE CLASSFort Wayne Dance CollectiveSaturday, 2PM, in The Lawn Free!Embody Dance is judgment-free time and space to explore how dance connects to our lives through exploring fi ve rhythms. No dance experience necessary.

LI’L SEBASTIAN PHOTO OPIndiana WILDFriday, 6-8PM, near the entrance to Maumee Stage areaFree!Our homage to Parks & Recreation’s li’l Sebastian is a not-to-be-missed activity! Stop in for a meet and greet with our miniature horse li’l Sebastian im-horse-onator.

UNICORN MEET & GREETIndiana WILD Saturday, 6PM-8PMFriday, 6-8PM, near the entrance to Maumee Stage areaFree! A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet a real, live unicorn on the festival grounds! Fans of all ages will be invited to meet, greet, pet and selfi e with the unicorn!

VIBE EVENTS

MORE THAN MUSICWe say “music festival” because “music-and-art-and-culture-and-food-and-drink-and-ridiculously-awesome-experiences festival” takes up too much space on the poster. But really, Middle Waves is about more than music—we’ve got weird & wonderful funtivities planned throughout the festival.

Dive in!

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SCHEDULE & EVENTS

HAMMOCK HANGOUTSkyline Hammock Co.Throughout the festival, in the Maumee Stage areaFree!Hammock hang time is a festival must-do. Hammocks and air chairs will be provided by Skyline Hammock Co., and you can visit their booth in The Village to purchase your own.

VW BUS HANGOUTThroughout the festival, in the St. Marys Main Stage areaFree with GA wristbandPhoto op or pit stop, either way this space is a hit! We’re rounding up the cutest VWs in the area, so make sure to stop in to snap a photo or grab a seat around the mock campfi re.

THE DEEP ENDMiddle Waves Good Vibe TribeThroughout the festival, in the St. Marys Main Stage areaFree with GA or VVIP wristbandDive in to The Deep End—a place to create, learn something new or just to relax. Sink into the comfy couches from Choice Designs, lounge on our wide array of IG- and Snap-worthy pool fl oats, or grab a seat at the community table and take part of one of our many FREE experiences, ranging from spa experiences to crafts… and everything in between.

FOXSEA SPAFoxSea SkinSaturday, 4PM-5PM, The Deep End in the St. Marys Stage areaFree with GA or VVIP wristbandShimmer and shine, like the magical mermaid you are, with FoxSea Skin’s Gilded Universal Oil. This golden elixir hydrates dry skin with the nourishing, natural oils and therapeutic essential oil blend, with a dose of metallic shimmer!

YOGAUrban Body Yoga & Prana YogaFriday, 5PM, The Lawn (presented by Urban Body)Saturday, 11AM, The Lawn (presented by Prana)Free!Take in a yoga class by Urban Body Yoga on Friday evening, or Prana Yoga Saturday morning.

YUMMI BUNNI ICE CREAM PARTY TIMEYummi Bunni Saturday, 3PM-5PM, the VVIP Lounge near St. Marys StageFree with VVIP wristbandA must-try for all you VVIPs! Yummy Bunni ice cream between Grace Kelly Baked Goods cookies! The party starts at 3PM in the VVIP Lounge!

THE VVIP LOUNGE PRESENTED BY CHOICE DESIGNSThroughout the VVIP area, near the St. Marys Stage

Free with VVIP wristband

The VVIP Lounge is a place to take a seat and take it all in. This space features comfortable seating, beer garden with picnic tables and premium experiences including complimentary Thai massage, deluxe air-conditioned restrooms and complimentary, catered dinner by The Deck.

As a VVIP, you can enjoy everything Middle Waves has to offer—and then some!

FRIDAY

Complimentary Dinner by The Deck at Don Hall’s Gas House, 6–8:30PM

SATURDAY

Thai Massage, 11AM–3PM

Yummi Bunni Ice Cream Party, 3PM–5PM

Complimentary Dinner by The Deck at Don Hall’s Gas House, 6–8:30PM

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Q’s & A’s

WHERE DO I PARK?

Middle Waves does not

have designated parking.

However, downtown is

rich with options! Visit downtownfortwayne.com/parking to review the

Downtown Improvement

District’s recommended

spots. And, don’t forget

our free bike valet!

WHERE DO I CROSS THE STREET?

Safety fi rst! Please cross

Clinton at the crosswalk

near the front of The

Village, or by using the

pathway underneath the

MLK bridge on the north

end of the park. Alcohol

may be carried under the

bridge, but Indiana law

prohibits crossing Clinton

Street with an alcoholic

beverage.

WHERE DO I START?

Already have your Middle

Waves ticket? Start at

spot on the map, and

redeem your ticket for

your wristband. Keep your

wristband on all weekend,

please! We are unable to

replace those that are lost

or removed.

IS MIDDLE WAVES KID-FRIENDLY?

You bet! Mini Waves, near

the St. Joseph Stage on

Saturday, between 11AM–

3PM, is especially kid-

friendly. And kids under 12

are free with a paid adult

in the St. Marys Stage

area. Note: it’s possible

there may be some PG-13

stage banter during some

performances.

HOW MUCH OF THE FESTIVAL IS FREE?

Every area except the St.

Marys Stage is free and

open to the public! Come

hang out and have the

time of your life!

Don’t miss the Middle Waves Pre-Party & Poster Show to kick off Middle Waves Weekend!

DATE:

THURS, SEPT 14 | 7–10PM

LOCATION:

Artlink Contemporary Gallery300 E Main St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Live music by Metavari | 30 Regional Artists Local art vendors | Bravas Food Truck | Bar available by Calhoun Street Soups, Salads & Spirits

Get your MW wristband early & avoid lines!FREE for MW ticketholders • $15 for public

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“This was the best weekend in Fort Wayne since I moved here in 1993.”

“I loved everything about Middle Waves and hope it continues forever. The Monday after it was over, I was genuinely sad, like the day after Christmas.”

“This was the best thing to happen in Fort Wayne, yet! I’m so grateful to have gotten to be part of it. Thank you Middle Waves—you were amazing!”

“The drive from Ontario was defi nitely worth it! Thanks for having us in Fort Wayne!”

“I cannot say enough how great the fi rst Middle Waves was! The bands were excellent, it was run well and it was one of the best weekends I’ve ever had. The foundation has been set and I see so much potential for future years.”

“This is defi nitely one of the things that helps make Fort Wayne great and it is a defi ning moment for all of us.”

“This was a way better setup than Bonnaroo. We love it here.” -BULLY’s Tour Manager

“I am 63, my son is 26. We had a great time together and hope this will be an annual event. Well done!”

“My 23 year-old daughter came from St. Louis and said it was one of the best shows she has ever been to. Score one for old Dad—all the kids loved it, 23, 17, 14 and 10.”

“Great event! Everything down to how we were treated was spectacular, loving and exciting!”

“Wow! What a huge success and even with the rain. We know you worked your tail o� for this event so thank you for your vision, passion, and e� ort. I’ll confess that reviewing the photos and comments, I actually cried (just a little…ok maybe more than a little) with pride for our community.”

“The Flaming Lips made such a memorable fi rst big show with my kids. This festival was way more kid-friendly than the shows I went to as a kid—we had a great time.”

“Tonight was way better than Riot Fest (the previous night in Chicago). This festival gave a #?!*, the audience was awesome, and we played better because of it.” -JAKE INGALLS, Flaming Lips guitarist

“I just wanna say thank you Middle Waves. This festival is such a blessing for Fort Wayne. We are cool enough.”

“Middle Waves was defi nitely one of the most positive experiences I’ve had this year. Thank you so much! I hope there’s a Middle Waves next year.”

“Guys, check o� one more reason to love Fort Wayne. Thank you for all the blood, sweat, and tears that you guys put into it to make it happen. This community is the best!”

“I just moved here from Chicago, and I felt like I was in the middle of a big-city festival. So excited for Fort Wayne and to see what we do next!”

“Great job! I can’t wait to see how you improve on it and make it even better next year. I had the time of my life at Middle Waves!”

“Thanks to all organizers, volunteers, festival goers, suppliers of fl avor, performers, and sponsors for making this as amazing an event as possible. To see so many familiar faces amidst the unfamiliar all having fun was magical. This happened in Fort Wayne, our city.”

RAVING REVIEWS FROM MIDDLE WAVES 2016 —

EXPERIENCE AN EVEN BIGGER, BETTER AND MORE BEAUTIFUL MIDDLE WAVES 2017! 15

Middle Waves is a not-for-profi t music festival that would not exist without the support of its sponsors and volunteers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, TICKETS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

MIDDLEWAVES.COM

Each and every one of our sponsors has made a courageous choice in supporting this festival. We are so very thankful for your encouragement, your resources and your insight.

Our vendors and volunteers are intrinsic to Middle Waves’ identity, and we are grateful for their time, their energy and their ideas.

Middle Waves Music Festival is a nonprofi t event that operates under Arts United’s Cultural Advancement Projects LLC. We sincerely appreciate CAP’s support and guidance.

Most of all, we’re grateful for our patrons—those who’ve adventured out to a free stage, those

who are sporting two-day GA wristbands, and those enjoying the weekend in the VVIP area. Your passion for this community, and generosity with your time, is why we invest our own time and passion in this event.

Live your life alive, friends.

Middle Waves Music Festival Steering Committee: Alex Alford, Emma DePrez, Olivia Fabian, Alison Gerardot, Alec Johnson, Matt Kelley (co-chair), Sanee Lombardi, Beth McAvoy, Corey Rader, Dan Ross, Heather Schoegler, Katy Silliman (co-chair) and Nick Weaver.

GRATITUDE:

SIGNS GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY:

VILLAGE SPONSORED BY:

ST. MARYS MAIN STAGE SPONSORED BY:

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