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The Deraylor Music Festival proves to be "The Party" during Kokanee Crankworx
Fans packed Whistler’s hottest venues for the first annual Deraylor Music Festival. The event was a huge success, as over 40 artists performed in multiple venues during the second weekend of Kokanee Crankworx, Aug 13 -15.
“It was amazing to see how well people responded to this festival,” says Deraylor Co-Producer Nick Blasko. “There was literally a sea of wristbands in Whistler Village. There was definitely a buzz that the Deraylor Music Festival was THE PARTY to attend on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.”
With a $35 wristband, fans were able to see amazing artist such as K-OS,
Mother Mother, USS, Hey Ocean, DOA, Sweatshop Union, Felix Cartal, Bison BC, Longwalkshortdock, Said the Whale, Black Betty, Venice Queen and Goodbye Beatdown. Wristband sales were so strong that most venues were at complete capacity by Saturday night.
“While we were feeling good going into the weekend, we could never have expected such an amazing turn-out.” says Tyl van Toorn, Co-Founder and Executive Producer of the Deraylor Music Festival. .”Our goal was to try something new, to build a unique music driven experience to coincide with Crankworx,” says van Toorn. “By all accounts, mission accomplished. Whistler is a new marketplace for wristband style festivals and the overwhelming support from fans proves that we are off to a great start.”
Fans were lined- up to see shows in participating venues including the GLC, Garfinkel’s, the Longhord, Maxx Fish, Merlin’s, Moe Joe’s and Tommy Africa’s.
“The Deraylor Music Festival was the perfect compliment to Kokanee Crankworx,” says Kokanee Crankworx GM, Jeremy Roche. “Just as athletes finished progressing the sport during the daytime competition, world-class artists progressed Whistler’s hottest bars and clubs during the evening.”
Producers are looking forward to discussions regarding Deraylor 2010. “I think the first year success of this festival has given us what we need to start thinking about a long-term future for Deraylor,” says van Toorn. “ Part of the deal this year was to test the waters and people apparently liked it a lot.”