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DERAYLOR MUSIC FESTIVAL WILL ROCK WHISTLER’S HOTTEST VENUES DURING KOKANEE CRANKWORX Featuring over 45 bands, including DOA, K-OS, Mother Mother, Bison and Current Swell WHISTLER, BC July 13, 2009 – Featuring over 45 bands and DJ’s from around the globe, The Deraylor Music Festival will live and breathe the lifestyle that surrounds the world’s most renowned mountain biking festival, Kokanee Crankworx. For the first time, Whistler’s hottest music venues and nightspots are working closely with Deraylor’s producers to host a unique music line-up from the 13th to the 15th of August. “The goal is to turn the old music festival format on its head by creating a multi-venue, wristband festival that will establish Whistler as a great destination for local and international music events,” says Tyl van Toorn, co-founder and Executive Producer of the Deraylor Music Festival. The Deraylor line-up includes artists such as K-OS (DJ Set), DOA, USS, Mother Mother, Shad, Long Walk Short Dock, Felix Cartel, Bison, Jets Overhead, Wood & Soo, DJ Bryx, Said the Whale, Current Swell and Hey Ocean. Full line-up and schedule can be found at www.deraylor.com Deraylor is featuring its lineup in Whistler’s best venues including the Longhorn, the GLC, Tommy Africa’s, Maxx Fish, Moe Joe’s, Garfinkel’s and Merlin’s. “This year’s event is about offering a great line-up and creating a great experience for attendees,” says Deraylor Co-producer Nick Blakso. “We want to ensure that fans will have access to more artists and venues than any other past experience.” And the price is right. A $35 wristband will grant exclusive access to all concerts taking place in participating venues. “I have never been more excited”, says van Toorn. "We have been involved in producing music in Whistler for over a decade and I have never seen more people come together to build a great event. There is something really exciting and unique about having just about every live venue and bar in town working together to create such a unique experience. " Deraylor will be THE party in Whistler village from Aug 13 -15 and will create a unique music experience for everyone coming up to party during Kokanee Crankworx. "The Deraylor Music Festival is a fresh new platform for music in Whistler." says Kokanee Crankworx GM, Jeremy Roche. "We are very excited to be working with some dynamic, experienced programming partners on a concept that we are sure will be an amazing addition to the Kokanee Crankworx Festival." Admission to all shows by Festival Wristband Only and are subject to age (19+) and capacity restrictions. Tickets are available online now at www.ticketweb.com and will be released at the following locations on Wednesday July 15th: Vancouver- Zulu Records, Beat Street Records and Scratch Records Whistler- Showcase Snowboards Visit www.deraylor.com or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. Accommodation for Kokanee Crankworx is available for as low as $99 per night. Visit www.whistler.com for special deals and packages. Kokanee Crankworx is presented by Whistler Blackcomb and the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Whistler has the world’s most diverse offering of mountain bike terrain for all ability levels, attracting all disciplines of mountain biking. With 150 miles of single-track trails throughout the valley, 5,000 vertical feet of lift-accessed downhill runs in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, jump parks, skill centres and 20-plus miles of paved Valley Trail, there’s truly something for every rider. Consistently ranked as North America's top ski and snowboard resort, Whistler Blackcomb elevates summer adventure to new heights. On-Mountain activities include high alpine hiking and sightseeing via the spectacular new PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, epic biking in North America’s number one ranked lift-accessed mountain bike park, and summer skiing and riding on Blackcomb’s Horstman Glacier. In the valley, the family-friendly Adventure Zone, sparkling mountain lakes and Whistler’s vibrant pedestrian village are all surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Located a scenic two-hour drive north of Vancouver up the stunning Sea to Sky Highway, this four season resort is truly incredible. Check it out at www.whistlerblackcomb.com. -30- |
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