Festivals such as Womadelaide thrive in smaller cities
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Festivals such as Womadelaide thrive in smaller cities

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Smaller cities are where the world's best festivals thrive, Womadelaide director Ian Scobie has said, ahead of today's opening that will feature two-time Mercury Prize winner, PJ Harvey. "Great festivals happen generally in smaller cities that have a character that embrace the festival and be part of it," Scobie said. Scobie said Womadelaide's ongoing success in an era where "associated festivals around the country were finding it a struggle", or had stopped together, was also due to the "loyalty of our audience". Mr Scobie acknowledged that ticket prices for Womadelaide were "relatively high", making it difficult for many in the country's ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

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Adelaide Fringe sets seven-figure record as festival sells 1 million tickets for first time
2 years ago

Adelaide Fringe sets seven-figure record as festival sells 1 million tickets for first time

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The Adelaide Fringe has become the first Australian festival to sell 1 million tickets, according to organisers, attracting record crowds over the past four weeks. Key points: The millionth ticket was bought at 10:01pm on the final night The government says this year's event attracted 45,000 tourists The festival's director says the economic boost to the state "will be over …

Uncertainty for Adelaide Fringe festival due to 'financial risk' for performers amid coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Uncertainty for Adelaide Fringe festival due to 'financial risk' for performers amid coronavirus

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Adelaide Fringe: World's second largest arts festival 'still a fringe', as attention turns to interstate
8 years, 1 month ago

Adelaide Fringe: World's second largest arts festival 'still a fringe', as attention turns to interstate

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Adelaide Fringe Parade kicks off proceedings for 2017 with lights and glitter
8 years, 1 month ago

Adelaide Fringe Parade kicks off proceedings for 2017 with lights and glitter

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Womadelaide has defined Australian outdoor festivals since 1992, director says
10 years ago

Womadelaide has defined Australian outdoor festivals since 1992, director says

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Clipsal 500 draws third largest crowd on record, but hotel occupancy rates fall short
10 years ago

Clipsal 500 draws third largest crowd on record, but hotel occupancy rates fall short

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