'Zero profit': Many comedians pay thousands to put on festival shows
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Source: ABC News
Published: 2026-04-07 04:45 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Australia, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Labour & Workers, World News, Business & Economy
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Oliver Hunter is one of many comedians doing a financial juggling act in order to afford a run at the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival. (Supplied)
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