Toronto Politician Puts Music Festival On The Agenda To Woo Voters

Doug Ford, who is running for mayor, promises that if elected, he will bring to Toronto a festival along the lines of popular American events South By Southwest and Austin City Limits 

In an attempt to increase his popularity amid a tough electoral contest, Doug Ford has promised that he will work towards giving Toronto a large-scale music festival. The politician spoke about this novel plan at a debate session.

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While the statement was like music to ears for many people, Ford’s opponent in the election, the 19-year-old Morgan Baskin argued that he should focus on growing the festivals that Toronto already has than to start new ones.

Doug Ford
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Interestingly, when the news of Ford’s statement hit Twitter, the organisers of North By NorthWest — the country cousin of South By Southwest — responded with a sarcastic ‘Hi’.

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The Sherp only hopes that Ford keeps his word if he elected as mayor.

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