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As we continue to celebrate Pride Month here at fringe, join us on shinning a light on all of our talented LGBTQIA+ artists. We had a chat with this year's #ADLfringe Best Cabaret Award winner,MESSY FRIENDS to hear more about the importance of inclusion and diversity in the arts.

In line with our commitment to amplifying First Nations voices in the arts, we caught up with Gunai/Kurnai writer and producer Jannali Jones to hear her inspirations in developing her award-winning work, 'Trail's End' and the value of giving a voice and space for First Nations people to share culture.

As the winner of both the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Award and the Holden Street Theatres Award this Fringe season, Jannali Jones explains how 'Trail's End' shares the story of intergenerational disadvantage and how important it is to continue to share First Nations culture through storytelling.

The Adelaide Fringe Volunteer Program is one of the pillars of our arts festival that makes it Australia’s biggest. This year alone, 170 Fringe Vollies completed an astonishing 3,753 hours across the 2024 season, and as it’s National Volunteer Week, we’re taking some time to reflect on their incredible generosity, hard work and passion for the arts.

In an extraordinary boost to Adelaide Fringe 2024, the recipients of the Novatech Arts Innovation Fund grants have unveiled transformative experiences across a spectrum of venues, thanks to the significant support from Novatech. As a leading event technology company committed to fostering artistic innovation and excellence, Novatech's partnership with Adelaide Fringe has facilitated a season of unprecedented vibrancy and diversity.

We sat down for a chat with Chris Mitchell, Director of ‘The Marvellous Elephant Man the Musical’ which won the Critics Circle Award at Adelaide Fringe 2023. With the production currently nominated for three Green Room Awards just 12 months after taking out this coveted award, we thought it was the perfect time to get an update on where things are at for the creatives behind ‘The Marvellous Elephant Man the Musical’.

Adelaide Fringe, Australia’s biggest arts festival, has once again surpassed expectations, breaking previous records with a staggering 1,040,305 tickets sold in its 2024 iteration. The festival attracted over 4.6 million attendances, signaling a monumental success for the state of South Australia and its ‘destination’ arts scene.

47 shows have been recognised in this year’s Adelaide Fringe Awards, celebrating the exceptional talent and creativity that defines Adelaide Fringe.

Following weeks of anticipation and outstanding performances across South Australia, the festival's final awards were celebrated in a grand ceremony on Sunday 17 March at the Dom Polski Centre.

In a significant achievement for Adelaide Fringe, the festival was awarded for Excellence in Accessible Tourism at the 2023 Australian Tourism Awards last night.

In a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at catapulting Australian talent onto the global scene, the acclaimed House of Oz has joined forces with Adelaide Fringe to identify stand out Australian acts and put them on the world stage.

In the vibrant and ever-evolving world of art, certain moments stand out as monumental milestones that not only honour the creative journey of an artist but also catapult them into new realms of possibility and exploration. Such was the case for the talented duo who were last year's recipients of the prestigious Sarah Rohrsheim Adelaide Fringe Fellowship Award, complete with a $25,000 gratuity. This accolade is designed to recognise and support artists who demonstrate extraordinary potential and vision in their craft.

Meet Honey Pot Delegate and artist Tom Oliver. Tom, who regularly appears on mainstream Television, Radio, Theatre and Social Media, has played lead roles in every Australian state, New Zealand, USA, Germany, Mexico, Asia and on international waters through the Bahamas. He's worked for and with industry legends like Marcia Hines & Kylie Minogue. Learn more about Tom and what Honey Pot is all about at Adelaide Fringe.

As we gear up for the Adelaide Fringe 2024, an event celebrated for its vibrancy and diversity, we are thrilled to spotlight an extraordinary component that promises to enrich the experience of attendees ahead of Fringe, the First Nations Cultural Tours.

Spearheaded by Haydyn Bromley, Co-Executive Director of Bookabee Australia and a seasoned educator with a profound commitment to Aboriginal Cultural Awareness and Respect, these tours are an invitation to journey through the heart of Australia's First Peoples' heritage.

Check out our interview with Haydyn about his involvement with the Adelaide Fringe First Nations Cultural Tours.