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This festival is comprised of over 40 acts on three separate stages, and is targeting over 10,000 guests for year one. Particularly exciting is the quality and the diversity of the acts that have been scheduled.
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The promoters of this festival, Brandlive, are making a significant investment in this event. I am pleased to report that they have been very professional and willing to embrace the community all along.
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More information, including music clips and ticket information, is available at www.liveatsquamish.com.
