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Stage Lineups & Artist BiosStage ScheduleFestival Map & VendorsMini WavesTicket & Volunteer InfoVibe Activities & VVIP InfoFAQs & Pre-Party Info
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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
Friday, 9:45PM, St. Marys Stage
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
Friday, 7:45PM, St. Marys Stage
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
Saturday, 12PM, St. Marys Stage
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
Saturday, 7PM, St. Marys Stage
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
Saturday, 1:30PM, St. Marys Stage
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
Saturday, 3:15PM, St. Marys Stage
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.)
DIARRHEA PLANETR.O.E.4
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
Saturday, 1:15PM, Maumee Stage
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
Saturday, 5:45PM, Maumee Stage
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
Saturday, 4:15PM, Maumee Stage
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
Saturday, 7:15PM, Maumee Stage
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
Saturday, 2:45PM, Maumee Stage
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
Friday, 9:30PM, St. Joseph Stage
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
Saturday, 3:30PM, St. Joseph Stage
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
Saturday, 6:30PM, St. Joseph Stage
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
Saturday, 12:30PM, St. Joseph Stage
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
Friday, 6:15PM, St. Joseph Stage
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
Booty-Shakin’
ONLY
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
No Wristband Required
5:00PM
5:15PM
5:30PMMy Apollo
5:30–6:15PMPop/Rock • Fort Wayne, IN
5:45PM
6:00PM
Rosalind & The Way6:00–7:00PM
Folk Rock • Fort Wayne, IN
6:15PMFlamingo Nosebleed
6:15–7:00PMPunk Rock • Fort Wayne, IN
6:30PM
6:45PM
7:00PM Mike Adams at His Honest Weight
7:00–7:45PMIndie Rock • Bloomington, IN
7:15PM
7:30PM
7:45PM
Shannon and The Clams
7:45–9:00PMIndie Rock • Oakland, CA
Radio Jarocho& Zenen Zeferino
7:45–8:30PMSon 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
9:30–10:15PMMetal • Fort Wayne, IN
9:45PM
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down
9:45–11:00PMIndie Folk
San Francisco, CA
10:00PM
10:15PMHUSH PRESENTS
DJ Tip the Velvet10:15–11:15PM
Dance • Fort Wayne, IN
10:30PM
10:45PM
11:00PM
11:15PM
FRIDAYTIME
ST. MARYSSTAGE
Wristband Required
MAUMEESTAGE
No Wristband Required
ST. JOSEPHSTAGE
No Wristband Required
11:30AM
11:45AMCity Mouse
11:45–12:30PMPop-Punk • Riverside, CA
12:00PM
Silbo Gomero12:00–1:00PM
Chamber Pop • Fort Wayne, IN
12:15PM
12:30PMBelle & The Strange
12:30–1:15PMFolk Rock • Fort Wayne, IN
12:45PM
1:00PM
1:15PMSleeping Bag
1:15–2:00PMIndie Rock • Bloomington, IN
1:30PM
R.O.E.1:30–2:30PM
Hip-Hop• Chicago, IL
1:45PM
2:00PMThree Cities
2:00–2:45PMRock • Fort Wayne, IN
2:15PM
2:30PM
2:45PMThe Murderburgers
2:45–3:30PMPunk • Scotland
3:00PM
3:15PM
Diarrhea Planet3:15–4:15PM
Guitar Rock • Nashville, TN
3:30PMFatima Washington
3:30–4:15PMPop • Fort Wayne, IN
3:45PM
4:00PM
4:15PMLeft Lane Cruiser
4:15–5:00PMRock • Fort Wayne, IN
4:30PM
4:45PM
5:00PM
The Lemon Twigs5:00–6:00PM
Pop/Rock • Long Island, NY
wolfbearhawk5:00–5:45PM
Folk Rock • Fort Wayne, IN
5:15PM
5:30PM
5:45PMSelector Dub Narcotic
5:45–6:30PMElectronic • Olympia, WA
6:00PM
6:15PM
6:30PMLove Hustler
6:30–7:15PMElectronic • 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
MGMT9:15–10:30PMElectro-Pop Rock Los Angeles, CA
9:30PM
9:45PM
10:00PM
10:15PMHUSH PRESENTS
DJ Bradlee10:15–11:15PM
Dance • Fort Wayne, IN
10:30PM
10:45PM
11:00PM
11:15PM
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PRESENTED BYRIVERFRONT FORT WAYNE
PRESENTED BYCHOICE DESIGNS
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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
Information St. Marys Main Stage Entrance
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Allen County Pubic Library
United State of Indiana
Pine Valley Chiropractic
Old Fort Tee Co.
League of Women Voters
Fort4Fitness
University of Saint Francis
Fresh Thyme
Faerie Hill
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
VVIP Entrance MVV Check-in
VVIP Lounge RestroomsBeer & Wine
ATM
First Aid
Bike Valet
Redeem Wristbands & Purchase Tickets
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Hope for The Day
Bravas Hot Dogs
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Flora & Lily’s Mexican Kitchen
Wise Guys Ice
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Riverfront Fort Wayne
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Big Apple Deli
Big Apple Pizza
Brain Freeze
Zoo So Cute
Skyline Hammock
Vibe Lounge
Three Rivers FCU
Sweetwater Sound
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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
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.”
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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.
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