Adelaide Fringe

Adelaide Fringe is honored to be the recipient of the Access Advocate Award, presented by Fringe Accessibility Partner Guide Dogs SA/NT at this morning's World Sight Day 2024 Event at Government House. Over the years, #ADLfringe has supported members of the community living with low vision or blindness by providing Fringe Volunteers with Human Guide Training. We look forward to continuing this program alongside Guide Dogs SA/NT, as well as other initiatives with our Accessibility Partners in our efforts to become the most inclusive festival in the world. Learn more about Accessibility at Fringe here: https://lnkd.in/eBJUsYXB 📷: Adelaide Fringe Senior Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator Michelle Hok, with Guide Dogs CEO Aaron Chia at World Sight Day 2024

As the holiday season approaches (crazy, right?), we know you’re looking for ways to show appreciation to your staff and clients. This year, why not give them something every South Australian values – an Adelaide Fringe voucher! We offer bulk voucher purchases with free delivery within the Adelaide CBD and metropolitan areas. Plus, we can tailor an invoicing plan that works for you. Get in touch with our team to make this festive season even brighter: customerservice@adelaidefringe.com.au #ADLfringe

October is International AAC Awareness Month, and we’re vibing with it! This year’s theme, “Vibes of AAC: Check it Out!” is all about celebrating the creative ways people connect using Augmentative and Alternative Communication. At #ADLFringe, inclusivity isn't just a nice-to-have—it’s at the core of everything we do. We’re always striving to make sure EVERYONE can feel the magic of Fringe, no matter how they communicate or experience the world. Learn more about our commitment here: https://lnkd.in/eBJUsYXB 📸: Anastasia Comelli, 2024

What better way to celebrate #WorldTourismDay than this: we’re a FINALIST in the 2024 Tourism Industry Council SA (TiCSA) South Australian Tourism Awards!🎉We’re absolutely stoked to be recognised again for the massive impact our incredible artists, venues, audiences, vollies and partners have on tourism in South Australia and beyond 🌟 Don't forget to vote for us in the People’s Choice – Experience Award!👉 https://lnkd.in/g7gyPAHR (Psst. There are prizes for voting😉) 🎨: Isaac Humphries - Unearthed 📍: Wonderland Spiegeltent 📸: Cameron Suridge, 2024

Adelaide Fringe is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Fringe Forward Grants, offering vital funds to help independent venues participate in the 2025 festival season. Thanks to partnerships with Novatech Creative Event Technology and Lumo Energy SA, this second round of funding will provide $140,000 of cash and in-kind support to help cover operational costs, staffing, and accessibility improvements. For more information and to apply, visit: http://adlfrin.ge/pYdhHP

Regular giving, often overlooked in favour of once-off donations, can be one of the most powerful ways to foster long-lasting impact to important social causes. It’s not just about writing a cheque or making a transaction—it’s about building a foundation for change, one step at a time. Learn more about how you can make a difference:

Now wrapped up for another year, the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe became a global stage for Australian artists, with a remarkable presence from participants from this year’s Adelaide Fringe that captivated audiences, earned critical acclaim, and showcased the strength of talent emerging from this major arts hub. Notably, Adelaide Fringe award-winning artists Lewis Major, Michelle Pearson, Britt Plummer and Sam Kissajukian enjoyed sold-out performances, and through the Honey Pot marketplace, have connected with touring programmers to take their work globally. Read more about the success of our home-grown talent at EdFringe here: https://lnkd.in/gsQAwSpy 🎨: Lien One to One 📍: Adelaide College of the Arts 📸: Razan Fakhouri, 2023

🌟 Today's your annual reminder to check in with the people around you, ANY day 🌟 R U OK? Day is about starting conversations to support one another in ways big and small. Our vibrant Fringe community is more than just performers and audiences—it's a network of friends, family, and colleagues. Every smile, every conversation, and every performance is a chance to reach out and make a difference. This year, we’re excited to announce that ACCESS Programs is partnering with Adelaide Fringe to extend their Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all registered artists and volunteers. This partnership is a tangible step towards fostering a culture where mental health is prioritised every day, not just on R U OK Day. ACCESS Programs collaborates with organisations across Australia to promote positive organisational behaviour, enhance individual wellbeing, and improve workplace productivity. Their EAP offers free, voluntary, and confidential counselling services to assist with personal, family, or work issues impacting your wellbeing or quality of life. Qualified counsellors use short-term, solution-focused techniques to help resolve these issues. Learn more about Employee Assistance Program (EAP) here: www.accesssa.com.au 📸: Jenny Kwok

This morning, our board and leadership team participated in History Trust of South Australia Impact program, to gain an enhanced understanding of the key issues in Aboriginal and contact history, the dispossession of Aboriginal people and its legacy of racism. Today's session is just one outcome of our cultural learning strategy, which aims to foster greater understanding, appreciation and engagement with Indigenous cultures among staff, volunteers and key stakeholders. To find out more about what Adelaide Fringe is doing to develop its cultural competency, see here: https://lnkd.in/g6K8hX58

Happy Father’s Day to the true pioneer of creativity, Frank Ford AM: The Visionary Behind Adelaide Fringe! 🌟🎉 Frank was the founder of the Fringe Organisation in 1973, and thanks to his groundbreaking vision and unwavering commitment, the Fringe has grown into one of the world’s largest and most celebrated festivals! Frank Ford AM is not just a name associated with #ADLfringe; he is a symbol of innovation and artistic bravery. His journey began with a deep-seated belief in the power of artistic expression and a commitment to providing a stage for voices that might otherwise go unheard. Under his leadership, Adelaide Fringe has evolved from a local event into a global phenomenon, attracting artists and audiences from around the world and becoming a key fixture in the international festival circuit. Beyond his professional achievements, Frank’s influence is felt deeply in the cultural landscape of South Australia. His tireless efforts to nurture emerging talent and his dedication to fostering a vibrant arts community have had a transformative impact. Frank’s legacy is reflected not only in the success of the Adelaide Fringe, but also in the countless artists whose careers he has helped launch and the vibrant cultural conversations he has inspired. Today as we celebrate Father’s Day, we honour Frank Ford’s incredible legacy and the indelible mark he has left on Adelaide’s creative community. You too could leave a lasting legacy with a Gift In Will. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gCMgwjDe