FAQs.

The questions we expect, answered straight.

Is this in opposition to the existing Fringe?

No. We're our own festival with our own rules. If the existing Fringe wants to adopt the same commitments, all the better.

What does Fringe Fringe actually do?

Runs a festival in Melbourne from 29 September to 18 October.

Who runs it?

It's a project of afaircut.org. See the About page for who's on the board, however we need more help!

What does registering interest actually commit me to?

Nothing binding. It's a public count of who's in. You can withdraw any time. We'll open official regiastrations soon.

Are there registration fees?

Not this year. From year two on, yes: published, reasonable, fair.

What's an FMV and why don't you have them?

An FMV is a Festival Managed Venue. See our commitments to learn more.

Why is judge attendance public?

Publishing attendance is the simplest enforcement mechanism we could think of. We'll pilot a program that's fair.

What's the 5% fee about?

Every festival takes a share of ticket sales to fund the support artists rely on. Ours is fixed at 5% and will never rise. Locking the rate means the festival can't quietly grow its take year after year.

Should I skip the existing Fringe to come to this one?

No. Come to both. We're not asking anyone to choose. We just want a festival that works for artists and producers, and that means building one.

How can I help if I'm not an artist, producer or venue?

Register your interest as a supporter! Share. Show up at the festival.