“I am honoured and excited to take on this new challenge with Home County,” says Addison. “Catherine has done an amazing job in establishing a new direction for the festival while maintaining the original spirit established 40 years ago.”

Darin Addison has over 20 years of music industry experience. He has worked in artist management, booking, publicity, and promotion with independent and major label artists including Olenka and the Autumn Lovers, The Ashgrove, Sara Craig, Crash Test Dummies and The Pursuit of Happiness. Darin spent two years as Publicity Manager for London Ontario Live Arts (LOLA) Fest and hosted a weekly radio show at 94.9 CHRW for seven years. For the past year, he has worked as Production and Marketing Coordinator at London’s Aeolian Hall where he will continue to work alongside his commitment to Home County. Darin is a graduate of the Business Marketing Program at Fanshawe College.

“I am thrilled that the festival’s hiring committee selected Darin as Home County’s new Artistic Director. Darin’s background in the Canadian music industry, his experience with local non-profit music organizations such as LOLA, JRMA, The Aeolian and CHRW, and his passion for Canadian roots & indie music, speak to his ability to carry the festival forward in its current direction.” said Catherine McInnes, Home County’s former Artistic Director.”