Melbourne’s packed schedule of major events, as well as regional concerts and events, have helped to bring a major boost to the state of Victoria in Australia. Most recently, the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival was on track to be the biggest version ever, with ticket sales predicted to pass the previous box office of …

Major events deliver A$1bn boost to Victoria
Victoria’s major events delivered an almost A$1bn (£545m/€618m/$666m ) boost to the Australian state’s economy in the second half of 2022. Across 2022, a record year of major events attracted 6.9 million attendees to sports, music, arts and cultural events in Victoria. A packed schedule of events last year also saw hotels boasting an occupancy …