New local team appointed for Winterval

Summer has just begun and yet plans are already well underway for Winterval 2022. In great news, two local men have been appointed festival directors and both have long histories in the creative and community space in Waterford.

John Grubb of EveryEvent and Trevor Darmody from Waterford Academy of Music and Arts (WAMA) will lead the Winterval team in what will be a new and exciting year for the festival. They will be joined by another passionate Waterford professional, Teresanne O’Reilly of The Forest, who takes on the role of Sponsorship & Commercial Manager.

According to John, “We are delighted to have been appointed and relish the opportunity to see our ideas come to light over the next few months. We are all from Waterford and passionate about delivering for our community.

“We want Winterval to be inclusive and we want to hear from anybody who wants to trade, has new ideas or wants to get involved in any way. Please reach out and contact us at winterval2022@gmail. com.”

While John is not giving away any secrets just yet, he has hinted that a lot of the old favourites will return but that there will be new events too.

“We’re going back to basics, with lots of free family events, live music and animation. The light show will be back, as will the market and we have some new ideas too. We promise to deliver for the Waterford and visiting public. Covid is behind us and we’re looking forward with positivity. It’s going to be great.”

Both John and Trevor have worked together for many years and EveryEvent has been involved with Winterval since its inception. With their creative experience and deep commitment to Waterford and showcasing the best of local, this may just be the best Winterval yet.