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The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back, but venues say more industry support is needed – ABC News
The Melbourne Comedy Festival is making a welcome return this week, but the industry is warning it’s not all smiles for smaller venues.
Music and comedy venues say more support is needed to help the industry thrive again after a difficult year due to the pandemic.
- Venues can hold up to 50-75 per cent capacity, subject to density quotients
- Losing smaller venues would be a blow for the entire industry, businesses say
- Some venues are selling out shows due to post-COVID demand
Melbourne’s International Comedy Festival will be kicking off this week after getting cancelled last year, and tickets to several shows are selling quickly.
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