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Organisers of Edinburgh's festivals are reporting a "huge" spike in ticket sales over the past few days ahead of the official launch of events across the city on Friday.
The outgoing director of the Edinburgh International Festival has admitted the event needs a surge of last-minute bookings to ensure it is a success in its 75th anniversary year.