For ticket holders, the Bluesfest collapse stings. But for the hundreds of small businesses — market stallholders, vendors, artisans and traders — who paid site fees, ordered stock, booked transport and engaged staff, the financial hit is in a different league entirely. You didn’t just buy a ticket. You made a business investment. And now a liquidator has been appointed, with the company reportedly owing over $5 million.
So, what does that actually mean for you? And more importantly, what can you do about it both right now and at the next event you sign up for?
Where small businesses sit
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