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2025 Poster Competition Opens with $10,000 Cash Prize Up For Grabs
Tue, Jul 16 2024
The biggest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere, Adelaide Fringe, is excited to announce that the 2025 Poster Competition is officially open for submissions. The iconic festival is on the lookout for a design that encapsulates this year’s theme, "One for all and all for one".
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NAIDOC Week with Kylan Ambrum from Aboriginal Comedy Allstars
Fri, Jul 12 2024
Join us in celebrating NAIDOC Week and the incredible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists who ignite and inspire our community!
Meet Kylan, a proud Indigenous producer and comedian who lights up the stage with the iconic Aboriginal Comedy Allstars! We caught up with Kylan to hear how his cultural heritage inspires his work and the journey that led him to become a key figure in the First Nations comedy movement in Australia. Mentored by the Aboriginal Comedy Allstars, Kylan has honed his craft as both a comedian and producer, shaping his career.
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Amid Rising Living Costs Adelaide Fringe Delivers Big for South Australia in 2024
Wed, Jun 26 2024
Adelaide Fringe has once again demonstrated its pivotal role in the cultural and economic identity of South Australia, achieving remarkable milestones in 2024. Over the past decade, Fringe has shown exponential growth with the event becoming a destination for culture seekers and artists both locally and from across the globe.
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World Refugee Day with Samuel Gebreselassie from I'm a Refugee... Get Me Out of Here!
Thu, Jun 20 2024
In acknowledgement of World Refugee Day, we had a chat with Samuel Gebreselassie, the inspiring artist behind the powerful Fringe show "I'm a Refugee... Get Me Out of Here!".
Samuel’s compelling performance delves into the raw and often challenging experiences of refugees, blending sharp wit and personal anecdotes to provide a unique perspective on the refugee experience. Samuel’s show at Fringe 2024 invited audiences to laugh while reflecting on the realities faced by refugees, drawing on his own family’s experiences.
Join us as we delve into Samuel's comedic journey, his inspirations, and the messages he hopes to share through his hit show show.
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Interview with MESSY FRIENDS for Pride Month
Wed, Jun 19 2024
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.
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Writer and producer, Jannali Jones talks about Trail's End and Reconciliation
Thu, May 30 2024
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.
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National Volunteer Week with Volunteer of the year, Marta
Fri, May 17 2024
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.
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Novatech Arts Innovation Fund Grants Elevate Adelaide Fringe 2024 Season
Tue, Apr 9 2024
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.
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Adelaide Fringe Award Winner Nominated for Three Green Room Awards
Mon, Apr 8 2024
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’.
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Adelaide Fringe Triumphs Again
Tue, Mar 26 2024
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.
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Adelaide Fringe Celebrates its 2024 Award Winners
Mon, Mar 18 2024
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.
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Adelaide Fringe Wins Inaugural Excellence In Accessible Tourism Award
Sat, Mar 16 2024
In a significant achievement for Adelaide Fringe, the festival was awarded for Excellence in Accessible Tourism at the 2023 Australian Tourism Awards last night.