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No major issues for Vancouver Island MusicFest

Marc Mulvaney
By Marc Mulvaney

Organizers of the 20th edition of Vancouver Island MusicFest say overall, things went smoothly over the weekend despite scorching temperatures. Goat News spoke with festival spokesperson Susan Wood.

Wood says festival goers were well behaved with no major incidents reported over the three days of the event.

Meanwhile check out some more reaction from enthusiastic festival goers, who spoke with the Goat News team.

Vancouver Island MusicFest sold out well before the gates swung open on Friday, for the third straight year.

Marc Mulvaney
Marc Mulvaney
Safe to say, as News Director, I'm a hardcore news junkie. Our bread and butter here at The Goat is all about local content so here's where you come in. If you have any news tips whatsoever shoot me an email at mmulvaney@vistaradio.ca or call our newsroom direct 250-331-4033.

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