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, Canada. Co-produced by '' Piknic Electronik'' and ''the Quays of the Old Port'', it began in January 2007 and now draws crowds in the tens of thousands every year.

"One-Piece" Contest

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. The pictures are then posted on the official Igloofest website. The prize bundle can include anything from expensive winter clothing to rare V.I.P. tickets."One-piece" Contest Information and photo shoot
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Notable Performances

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References

External links

Official website
{{Electronic music festival Music festivals established in 2007 Music festivals in Quebec Festivals in Montreal Electronic music festivals in Canada

"One-Piece" Contest

Notable Performances

See also

References

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