46% drop in Mount Isa Rodeo Festival ticket sales leads to financial difficulties, prompting local businessmen to offer assistance.
The Mount Isa Rodeo Festival is facing financial difficulties after a 46% drop in ticket sales, raising concerns about potential insolvency. Local businessmen Mark Thompson and Mick Tully have offered assistance, citing high ticket prices and a shift in focus from rodeo events to music as factors for declining attendance. They aim to revive the festival by prioritizing the rodeo experience. No financial support has been committed pending a review of the festival's finances.
September 27, 2024
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