Magnetic World Music Festival announces headliner, tickets on sale
Magnetic World Music Festival taking place Sept. 26 to Sept. 28, announced Dom Dolla will be this year's headliner.
The festival, which will take place at the Garrison Grounds in Halifax, shared their headliner on Monday. Tickets are also now on sale.
DJ and producer, Dom Dolla, will be preforming on Friday, Sept. 26, the first night of the festival.
Last years festival saw artists Deadmau5, Chantel Jeffries, Don Toliver, Nav and more.
Ticket prices start at $298.99 for a general admissions weekend pass to $558.89 for VIP weekend passes.
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