TT entertainment must be cost effective with aspects to appeal to locals and visitors alike.
That's according to the Department of Economic Development's Trevor Hussey, who was speaking following the announcement of this year's full line-up.
The official entertainment will again be focused outside the Villa Marina, in the shape of Monster Energy's stunt shows.
Mr Hussey says there is pressure within government to make sure there are maximum returns on any money spent:

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