Government went ahead with funding concerts despite advice not to
The government was warned not to pump taxpayer money into concerts, because profits would probably go off shore and the costs would likely outweigh the benefits. Yet the Tourism Minister went ahead and funded shows by Robbie Williams, Linkin Park, Post Malone and Bruno Mars. Former festival director for Splore, Jon Minty had a funding application rejected, and Rob Warner, a music industry veteran promoter and performer got the documents under the OIA. Both spoke to Lisa Owen.
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