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Mike MacSween Leaving Celtic Colours International Festival

Bobby Nockby Bobby Nock

Mike MacSween is leaving his position as Executive Director of the Celtic Colours International Festival.

Festival Society Chair Bill Vokey says MacSween is taking a job with the province’s Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage.

MacSween has been with the Festival since 2014 and in the role of Executive Director since 2016.

The Festival Society says the process for replacing MacSween is underway.

It also says the position will be renamed Chief Executive Officer.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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