GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa,
Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
World Food & Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union
has announced the musical lineup for the 2024 Festival. The 2024
World Food & Music Festival will make its return on
Friday, Aug. 23 – Sunday, Aug. 25 at Western Gateway Park in
Downtown Des Moines (DSM). The
Festival features food vendors representing countries and culinary
regions from around the world as well as a wide range of musicians,
activities, cooking demonstrations, merchants, nonprofits and more.
The headlining music acts have also been announced for the 2024
World Food & Music Festival. The event is produced by the
Greater Des Moines Partnership and powered by Downtown DSM, Inc.
and the Downtown Events Group.
The Friday night headlining musical group for the 2024 Festival
is Parranderos Latin Combo (PLC). A group of international
musicians creating original music inspired by Salsa, Cumbia,
Son Montuno, Afrobeat, Plena,
Joropo, Salsa Dura and much more. Live performances are high-energy
dance parties infusing Salsa classics with original grooves and
compositions mixed to impress hips of discernment into rage.
The Saturday night headlining musical group for the 2024
Festival is Brass Against. Founded in 2017 by Brad Hammonds and Andrew
Gutauskas, the band fuses brass, heavy rock and powerful
vocals to create a unique sound. Their viral cover of "Killing in
the Name" by Rage Against the Machine launched them into the
spotlight. Comprised of professional jazz musicians, Brass Against
covers iconic bands like Rage Against the Machine, Tool and
Soundgarden while also producing original music. The group has
performed worldwide, including at major festivals like Glastonbury
and alongside notable artists like Tool and Lenny Kravitz. Brass Against's music aims to
resonate emotionally with audiences, advocating for love,
understanding and peace amidst the chaos of daily life.
You can learn more about both headliners here.
This year's Festival will feature more than 60 food vendors from
30 countries, including 15 new vendors. The vendor list will
include five vendors from The Partnership's Spark DSM Business
Incubator. To see the full list of vendors, visit The Partnership's
website.
Other programming announced includes:
- The Festival will kick off with a Naturalization Ceremony
sponsored by IHMVCU and supported by the U.S. District Court. The
ceremony will take place at the Main Stage at 11 a.m. during which 52 individuals from around
the world will become U.S. citizens. New this year, the Greater Des
Moines Partnership is hosting a resource fair at the John and Mary
Pappajohn Education Center from 8
a.m. – 1 p.m. Participants and
their families will have the opportunity to learn about various
community resources.
- Fruit Adventure sponsored by Voya Financial: Learn about and
sample fruits from around the world.
- Candy Adventure: Explore and sample candy from different areas
and cultures.
- Cultural Stage sponsored by Bravo Greater Des Moines: Featuring
CultureALL ambassadors representing art forms from diverse
backgrounds.
- Cultural Activity Pavilion sponsored by John Ruan Foundation:
Featuring an opportunity to discover games and activities from
diverse cultures.
- Cultural Discovery Pavilion sponsored by Midwest Living, a
Dotdash Meredith brand: Local chefs will demonstrate culinary
skills and offer samples.
- Festival Passport: Enjoy The Festival by earning stamps on your
Festival Passport while visiting different vendors, activities and
live entertainment. Get eight stamps to fill your Passport and
enter to win a prize.
You can view the schedule of events here.
"We're thrilled to welcome these two acts to the 20th annual
World Food & Music Festival," said Amelia Klatt, Director of Events for The
Partnership. "The Festival aims to showcase global music to
attendees and we're looking forward to bringing Parranderos Latin
Combo and Brass Against to electrify our Main Stage."
The World Food & Music Festival is presented by Veridian
Credit Union and is sponsored by KIOA 93.3, Prairie Meadows, Bravo
Greater Des Moines, Midwest Living, a Dotdash Meredith brand, John
Ruan Foundation, Voya, Nationwide, Penske, Bankers Trust, IHMVCU,
Dave & Busters, Polk County
Board of Supervisors, Clear Choice Exteriors, Capital Vacations,
Metronet, Bath Planet and Vero. Support is provided by the National
Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council, which exists
within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
Those interested in volunteering can sign up on The Festival's
Website. Learn more and keep up to date on the latest Festival
information on the World Food & Music Festival's website.
About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The
Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community
development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of
Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than
400 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one
voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic
planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows
opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place
to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at
DSMpartnership.com.
About Downtown DSM, Inc.
Downtown DSM, Inc. is part
of the Greater Des Moines Partnership and is dedicated to ensuring
the continued growth of Downtown Des
Moines (DSM). A strong region needs a strong Downtown.
Downtown DSM, Inc. leads efforts to drive development, placemaking
and events in Downtown DSM. It promotes Downtown through
integration of retail, restaurants, businesses, housing, events and
placemaking. The Downtown Events Group enhances the vibrancy of
Downtown DSM through the creation, elevation and activation of
arts, culture and heritage events and community
placemaking.
Contact:
Kyle
Oppenhuizen
koppenhuizen@DSMpartnership.com
(515) 286-4972
Learn More About DSM USA
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