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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:festival
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gptkbp:attendance
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over 700,000 people
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:People's_Choice_Award
Best Newcomer
Best Comedy Show
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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local artists and performers
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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one of the largest comedy festivals in the world
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gptkbp:duration
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approximately 3 weeks
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gptkbp:economic_impact
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significant boost to local economy
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gptkbp:features
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gptkb:theater
gptkb:Cabaret
gptkb:music
gptkb:film
stand-up comedy
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gptkbp:founded
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gptkb:1987
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Melbourne International Comedy Festival
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gptkbp:language_spoken
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showcasing international talent
encouraging new voices in comedy
influencing comedy styles and trends
launching careers of comedians
promoting diversity in comedy
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Melbourne
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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national and international media
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gptkbp:notable_performers
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gptkb:Hannah_Gadsby
gptkb:Adam_Hills
gptkb:Dave_Hughes
gptkb:Tim_Minchin
gptkb:Judith_Lucy
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gptkbp:organizer
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gptkb:Melbourne_International_Comedy_Festival_Pty_Ltd
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gptkbp:partnerships
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gptkb:educational_institutions
cultural organizations
local businesses
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gptkbp:related_event
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Class Clowns
Comedy Festival Gala
Raw Comedy
Comedy Festival Awards
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gptkbp:sponsor
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various corporate sponsors
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gptkbp:ticket_sales
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millions of dollars annually
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gptkbp:volunteers
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hundreds of volunteers
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gptkbp:website
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www.comedyfestival.com.au
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Melbourne
gptkb:Gillian_Wearing
gptkb:Caryl_Churchill
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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