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Influencers gifted flights, accommodation and meals to attend exclusive Sam Smith concert

The South Australian Tourism Commission hosted a number of influencers at an exclusive concert.  (ABC News: Che Chorley)

Social media influencers were given free trips to South Australia to watch an "exclusive" concert by British singer Sam Smith in exchange for two or three posts on their accounts according to documents obtained by the ABC. 

The state government said a review of its tourism strategy would be released in April after facing criticism for the event, held at d'Arenberg winery in McLaren Vale.

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