In a surprising turn of events, Eric Barone, the sole developer of Stadew Valley and the upcoming Haunted Chocolatier, announced its first-ever Stardew Valley live concert tour. After garnering many fans’ attention with update 1.6, the reveal of a four-season live orchestra has attracted even more celebration for one of the most renowned games ever.
Music makes up over half of the enjoyment of a game; You can try asking Genshin Impact players. According to Eric Barone: “Music is crucial to me, so it has been really wonderful to see the soundtrack of Stardew Valley resonate with so many people. I am really looking forward to seeing it live in concert at the Festival of Seasons.”
Eric Barone Reveals Festival of Seasons Live Concert in Twitter Post
It should have been a relaxing night of scrolling through Twitter before sleeping until Eric Barone dropped a bomb on your feed, announcing the first-ever Stardew Valley concert. Then, your adrenaline comes pumping, and you are wide awake as you look up the Internet for more info about this abrupt news. It is the exact experience my colleague faced just this morning.
While Eric Barone is known for teasing and dropping news whenever he liked, this takes the cake as he revealed the first-ever Stardew Valley concert, Festival of Seasons, without any prior foreshadowing. According to the description, the event is an immersive musical journey through the four seasons of the Valley, where fans will experience the magic of Stardew like never before.
For newer Stardew Valley fans, Eric Barone never had formal training before making film music. Thus, he relied solely on his intuition to compose the songs, ensuring a feeling of beauty even in the coldest seasons. Now, with the help of Tokyo-based live music company SOHO Live, the concerts will hopefully create a story spanning the game’s four seasons and transform the sounds of the beloved game through a chamber orchestra. Continue reading below for more info regarding the concert.
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2 Things to Know About the Festival of Seasons Live Concert
1) Tour Dates and Locations
According to the official statement from Eric Barone, the Festival of Seasons live concert is headed to a total of 14 different locations around the world. Attached below are all the tour dates and locations of the concert tour.
- February 17: Los Angeles, CA – The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage – 4 pm, 8 pm
- February 23: Boston, MA – Berklee Performance Center – 8 pm
- February 24: Philadelphia, PA – Perelman Theatre – 5 pm, 8 pm
- February 29: New York, NY – The Town Hall – 8 pm
- March 2: Seattle, WA – Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall – 4 pm, 8 pm
- March 9: Chicago, IL – The Vic – 8 pm
- March 10: St. Louis, MO – The Sheldon – 8 pm
- March 15: Toronto, CA – George Weston Recital Hall – 7:30 pm
- March 17: Montreal, CA – Cinquième Salle – 3 pm, 7 pm
- April 5: Melbourne, AU – Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – 8 pm
- April 20: Sydney, AU – Verbrugghen Hall – 5 pm, 8 pm
- April 29: London, UK – Cadogan Hall – 7:30 pm
- TBA: Seoul, KR – Venue/date to be announced soon.
- TBA: Bangkok, TH – Venue/date to be announced soon.
For those disappointed that the tour is not coming to their favourite country, Eric Barone addressed the concern on Twitter with the statement: “It is possible, but would likely be part of a different, future tour. It is the first run, and we are still testing the waters.”
2) Sales Dates
As for those eager or fortunate enough to be near the concert locations, here are the dates you need to pin to purchase the ticket.
- October 13: US, Canada, and UK shows will go on sale Friday at 10 am in the local time of each city.
- October 13: Melbourne will go on sale Friday at 11 am local time.
- October 20: Sydney will go on sale Friday at 11 am local time.
- Seoul and Bangkok on-sale dates will be announced shortly.
Concluding Statement
As the sole developer of Stardew Valley, it must have been a rough journey for Eric Barone. However, he persisted and was finally rewarded with one of the best life sim games ever and its first-ever live concert. Therefore, it would be rude of us not to wish him a successful event as Eric Barone; You deserved it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is There an Official Website to Purchase the Tickets?
Yes. You can use the official Stardew Valley Festival of Seasons website to purchase the tickets. If you fail to buy the ticket on time, stay patient and beware of scams, as it is the first time Eric Barone is opening the site for users to purchase, and he may encounter some unexpected errors.
Is the Stardew Valley Cookbook Available to Purchase?
Yes. You can preorder the Stardew Valley Cookbook on the website launched last month. The website consists of a detailed recipe of Lucky Lunch and details and platforms for where you can purchase the Cookbook. For more info, check out our article here.
Will There Be Exclusive Merchandise and Special Guests for the Concert?
Eric Barone will announce more news regarding exclusive merchandise and special guests in the coming months with the confirmation dates of the tours in Seoul and Bangkok. Thus, bookmark our page for more updates regarding Stardew Valley.