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Podcast: The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episode: Callam Mitchell: Electric Avenue Managing Director on the festival's continuing success, impact on the economy
Description: Christchurch turns up the volume today as Electric Avenue gets underway. 45 thousand punters are expected to attend each day of the Hagley Park event, with a further two thousand working on site. Last year's festival produced $10.5 million in visitor spending. Managing Director Callam Mitchell told Mike Hosking about 45% of their attendees travel from outside of Christchurch, so the $10 million includes things like accommodation, bar spend, and retail in the city.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.