Mr Bell said the new ticket policy brought the island event in line with major festivals such as Glastonbury, Bestival and Reading.

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Some 26 international films that have already premiered at other major festivals would be brought to Toronto for a "second unveiling", festival co-director Noah Cowan said.

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Two-time Brit award winner Fatboy Slim, whose real name is Norman Cook, has had a DJing career spanning nearly 20 years including headline sets at major festivals including Glastonbury and Bestival.

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The changes brought the festival into line with major UK festivals such as such as Glastonbury, Bestival and Reading.

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The farm is run by volunteers with about 200 devotees preparing for major Hindu festivals which attract thousands of worshippers.

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Coke will also test a waste management system that could be useful at future major sporting events and festivals.

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Having covered food, wine, spirits and celebrity chefs for more than a decade, I have been to more than my fair share of such festivals, major and minor, at resorts and in cities across the country.

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"Following the works, the council will be re-launching the facility as one of the city's premier venues for major public events, including conferences, exhibitions, concerts, festivals, weddings, dinners and so on, " added Mr Bradley.

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