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UK usage of "punters" is someone that gets grifted...
Is it the same in Aussiland? Or is it just used for someone who spends a lot of money on something?
It's hard to tell if this was a scamfest that was never going to happen considering it was long-running. Unless the production company changed, I don't see how "punters" works, but I've never heard an Aussie use the phrase before.
Punters derives from people placing a bet, or having a punt. So from gambling and horses it became the term more generally used for any group having paid a price of admission, because they are “having a go” at the experience or taking a punt on it. It’s very common in media here but less in the daily lexicon.
Bluesfest has been going for yonks though, so no idea about why it’s suddenly gone to shit.
Thanks!
The UK listings for the word on the Cambridge dictionary are pretty reflective of Australian usage: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/punter
Good question! As an Australian, I've always assumed "punter" refers to a member of the audience, as there is a Melbourne music venue called The Punters Club.