The NINES , New England’s newest music and arts summer festival presents a diverse lineup of nationally touring and emerging artists. The all ages event also features comedy, art installations, exhibits, interactive art projects, crafts, tasty food and beverages and more.

Sited on the twenty-acre manicured athletic grounds of Willard Field in Devens, MA, The NINES is conveniently accessed directly off of Route 2, and under an hour drive from Greater Boston and southern New Hampshire.

The NINES 2013 lineup offered mixed musical styles represented by Explosions in the Sky, Dr. Dog, Delta Spirit, Walk Off The Earth, Shuggie Otis, Kid Koala, Matt Pond, K. Flay, Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys and Air Traffic Controller on two stages with no overlapping sets, while a mix of the region’s best emerging to established comedians took residence under the “Stitch” comedy tent, curated by Harvard Square’s The Comedy Studio and hosted by the Comedy Studio’s impresario Rick Jenkins.

“Our mission is to bring attention to the breadth of artistic talent in our region, bring top-tier bands to our area and build on this year after year,” says Monica Hinojos, Executive Director of Ayer-based 3Rivers Arts, co-producer of the NINES. “We want to introduce audiences to Central Massachusetts as a hub of artistic talent, and hopefully, a regular summer tour stop for their favorite bands. Our vision is for a happy side-effect of The Nines to be a cultural and economic boost for the area as well.”

The NINES is a presentation of Great Northeast Productions, Inc. in association with 3Rivers Arts.

For more information go to the official NINES Festival web site:
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