Bon Iver‘s Justin Vernon has confirmed the details of the new Wisconsin festival he was first said to be mulling over in October.
As expected, the event will be held between July 17th-18th in Eaux Claires, Wisconsin and sees Vernon joining forces with The National‘s Aaron Dessner.
“After several years of touring and playing music festivals of all different types around the world, I wanted to put together an event that would honor what we love about this place—including an independent attitude and blaze orange caps—but also shine a light on less familiar and surprising elements that are already weaving themselves into our future,” Vernon says.
“Having this festival right in my backyard gives me and the guest artists a chance to share familiar work and new creations in a setting close to my heart and different than any other stage in the world. To create this event within view of the Chippewa River—the very river that defines this place—makes it all the more meaningful.”
More details about the Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival can be found here.