Fringe Marketplace
Fringe Marketplace is an online platform created to connect programmers, presenters and commissioners with professional artists and work that’s ready to be shared beyond the festival.
The purpose of the platform is to help you find work that fits your programming specifications and to make the Fringe a valuable platform for artists seeking onward opportunities such as touring. Fringe Marketplace is available year-round to industry professionals who are seeking to programme and develop work from the festival.
You can watch videos provided by artists on Fringe Marketplace and find out access information about their shows and how to contact them. It is also where you'll find our accredited Arts Industry Directory, where you can see and connect with other arts industry professionals engaging with this year's Fringe.
To access Fringe Marketplace, you must have a proven capacity to book work and / or offer development pathways for work, or be an agent seeking new clients. Check out our video to learn more about the platforms uses, functions and how it can support you in your search for quality work!
You can currently access Fringe Marketplace to pursue connections and continue conversations following Fringe 2023. Fringe Marketplace for 2024 will open on Thursday 09 May.
Complimentary ticket request service
Arts industry members who have accredited with the Arts Industry Office as a programmer with a proven track record of buying work will have access to our complimentary ticketing request service, enabling them to see a greater range of relevant work and connect with companies and artists.
Complimentary tickets can have a cost implication for artists so we ask that all requests are made with consideration. To access the ticket request service, you also need to agree to our complimentary ticket request policy.
Once a ticket has been requested, the show’s designated contact will receive an email containing the request and basic information about the delegate requesting it. The show then has up to 48 hours to decide if they want to accept the request or not; as a result, you should allow plenty of time between requesting a ticket and the performance itself.
The complimentary ticket request service will be open for Fringe 2024 from Thursday 09 May.
Industry Associates
Our Industry Associates are a group of industry professionals who join our team in the run-up to August to cover work and provide more specialised programme recommendations and advice throughout the festival. The Associates are experienced programmers and producers who can offer expert insight and advice on various areas of the festival programme.
You'll be able to see the Industry Associates programmer notes alongside show listings on Fringe Marketplace; you can also book a one-to-one chat with the Associate of your choice at our Fringe Central offices during the festival.
MORE INFORMATION ON INDUSTRY ASSOCIATES ON FRINGE CONNECT
Navigating the Fringe programme
Industry programme pathways
Our team is here to support industry members navigate the world’s largest performing arts programme and help them to discover work. If you have specific programming requirements or just want to broaden your horizons, you can email our team during August at [email protected] with your specifications and we’ll create a bespoke list of shows that match your criteria and interests, helping to define your unique pathway through the festival.
National showcases
The Edinburgh Fringe is a unique place to see the work of artists from all over the world, including those that are presented as part of an official national showcase. We'll host more details of the 2024 national showcases on Fringe Connect once they are confirmed.
Fringe Connect
Fringe Connect is our year-round online social network and events space for artists and arts industry professionals. It's where we team up with exciting partners to host discussions and provocations around new creative practices, social and political issues and hot topics for our industry, as well as events showcasing work at the festival during August.
Fringe Connect is open to all arts industry professionals looking to network with a global community of artists and fellow industry members. The platform allows you to set up a profile to help you connect with peers who share your interests and find collaborators for any projects you’re working on.
We’ve also set up a private group for accredited arts industry, where you’ll have access to exclusive content, resources and events relevant to the sector. You’ll also be able to share learnings, experience, tips and tricks and have direct access to your peers and colleagues.
This group is visible only to accredited industry members; if you have a colleague who wishes to join the group, please ask them to contact [email protected] for more information.
Events
In the lead-up to and during August we host a variety of online and in-person discussions and events to support industry, including:
- artist networking and pitches
- arts industry networking
- provocations, panels and workshops
- weekly newcomers’ drop-in sessions
- opportunities to share show recommendations and advice.
You can access events outside Fringe time on Fringe Connect.
During August, artist and arts industry-facing events are hosted at Fringe Central (see below), featuring a mix of provocations, networking events and more. The Fringe Central events programme will be available from 09 May, and listings for all events will be hosted on Fringe Connect.
We’re also bringing back our Industry events diary where you can see all industry events happening across the Fringe in August. From launches and brunches to evening events, there are a lot of opportunities to catch up with your industry peers. You will also be welcome to submit your own event(s) to the diary once it's live.
Fringe Central
Fringe Central is the Fringe Society’s physical space for artists, industry and media; it's open throughout the month of August and is where the Arts Industry Office is based. The team are on hand to provide a range of services, resources and assistance to accredited industry at the Fringe including:
- providing your industry pass and welcome pack
- booking and processing complimentary tickets
- purchasing full-price tickets
- information on events and networking opportunities
- free Wi-Fi
- desk access and co-working space
- providing filtering lists of shows that fit within your programming specifications
- any other in-person support to help you make the most of the Fringe.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FRINGE CENTRAL