Halifax To See 'Millions Of Dollars' Of Economic Spinoff From METALLICA Concert

May 9, 2011

According to CBC News, concert promoter Harold MacKay says Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada will see millions of dollars of economic spinoff from this summer's METALLICA concert.

"This show we think can draw anywhere from 20,000 to 25,000 people based on the performances of METALLICA around the world," MacKay said. "I think we got the right band this time."

METALLICA's concert on the Garrisons Grounds of Citadel Hill in Halifax on July 14 is part of the new Rock The Hill festival, which will also include MATT MAYS, PROTEST THE HERO, SEETHER and COHEED AND CAMBRIA. Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 12 at noon local time and will be available at RockTheHill.ca or by phone at 1-877-569-7767. General-admission tickets are $99.50 and there are a limited number of VIP tickets for $199.50. Service charges and taxes will apply to all ticket orders. VIP ticket holders will have access to the front of stage pit, their own entrance and concessions, and the all-important special washrooms.

"We've been trying to prove to international artists that the Maritimes is the place to come," MacKay said Monday.

This summer's Rock The Hill event is being funded entirely by private investors, MacKay said. On Friday, city officials confirmed they are not contributing any funds to the concert.

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