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Victoria Celebrates Comedy within the Vines as a Marquee Occasion with Merrick Watts Praising Its Progress
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Victoria is about to ship large laughs this weekend with the return of Comedy within the Vines, reworking the scenic Goulburn Valley wine area into an outside comedy haven. Backed by the Allan Labor Authorities, this much-anticipated competition is poised to attract hundreds of tourists to Mitchelton Vineyard from Friday, November 8, providing a mix of humor, music, and native tradition.
Supported by the $38 million Regional Occasions Fund, Comedy within the Vines not solely showcases top-tier comedians but in addition boosts native tourism and the economic system. Final yr’s competition attracted roughly 1,500 attendees, with 83% coming from outdoors the area and eight% from interstate, contributing practically 2,000 mattress nights and an financial impression of round $800,000. This yr, these numbers are anticipated to climb, additional benefiting regional companies.
The lineup guarantees an unforgettable expertise with UK’s Jen Brister and Australian comedians like Joel Creasey, Mel Buttle, Charlie Pickering, and Tony Armstrong. Including to the competition’s vitality, musicians Tim Rogers and Gillian Cosgriff will set the proper temper, rounding out a weekend of laughter and dwell music.
Comedy within the Vines is a part of Victoria’s broader push to assist regional occasions, with a packed calendar that features highlights just like the Cadel Evans Nice Ocean Highway Race, the Frida Kahlo In Her Personal Picture Exhibition in Bendigo, and the Worldwide Rose Backyard Pageant in Morwell. Occasions like these showcase why Victoria stands as Australia’s main occasions capital, driving tourism, creating jobs, and bolstering the state’s $39.2 billion customer economic system.
For these able to giggle and experience the great thing about regional Victoria, Comedy within the Vines 2024 is the proper weekend escape.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Tourism, Sport and Main Occasions Steve Dimopoulos, “Comedy in the Vines is one of the highlights of regional Victoria’s major events calendar, bringing visitors to a stunning part of the world for the chance to relax and have a laugh.”
“Victoria’s reputation as the home of live entertainment is stronger than ever. Festivals like this offer visitors and locals alike unforgettable experiences, right in the heart of our wine regions.”
Quote attributable to Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes, “This fantastic festival is a prime example of how the Allan Labor Government is bringing top-tier entertainment to our regions, boosting the local economy and showcasing everything that makes Goulburn Valley such a special destination.”
Quote attributable to Go to Victoria CEO Brendan McClements, “Comedy in the Vines not only showcases the best of Australian comedy but also drives tourism, supporting regional businesses and local jobs.”
Quote attributable to Comedy within the Vines Founder Merrick Watts, “Comedy in the Vines has quickly become a marquee weekend on the Australian comedy calendar, with world class acts travelling thousands of miles to be part of the fun. It’s fair to say that this weekend Nagambie will be the (comedy) centre of the world.”
