Report to the Community 2012 | Page 9

2012 KEY FESTIVAL FACTS THE 2012 MELBOURNE FESTIVAL RAN FOR 17 DAYS FROM 11TH – 27TH OCTOBER. • 1,013 Artists – 599 Australian and 414 International • 207 Performances and 85 Events • 54 Ticketed Events • 33 Film Screenings • 31 Free Events • 11 Visual Arts Exhibitions • 8 Artists in Conversations • 7 Artist Outreach Programs; workshops and masterclasses • 18 World Premieres • 24 Australian Premieres • Foxtel Festival HUB attendance of 39,620 • Overall Melbourne Festival attendance of 389,207 • Box Office Income in excess $2.5 million • A four month marketing campaign worth more than $3.5 million • Publicity campaign valued at $18.7 million • Supporters – 5 Presenting Partners – 81 Patrons – 41 Sponsors – 2 Foundations 9