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Record breaking box office for Melbourne jazz fest

Melbourne International Jazz Festival enjoyed full houses for most events, with record breaking box office results.

17 Jun 2013

Esther Levy-Fenner

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Melbourne International Jazz Festival saw a $6,000 increase on last year’s record breaking total sales despite the last-minute cancellation of a major international artist, and total sales exceeded the projected box office by 9%.

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Esther Levy-Fenner

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Esther Levy-Fenner is a Melbourne journalist.

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