More of the world comes to FRINGE WORLD
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FRINGE WORLD has launched a Delegate Program that will showcase Perth and spark international touring opportunities for thousands of Western Australian artists.
The FRINGE WORLD Delegate Program will see eight international arts industry professionals visit Perth during the 2023 FRINGE WORLD Festival.
The outcome of the Program includes building the profile of Western Australian shows (51% of the 500 shows in the Festival), creating international touring opportunities for the 2,500+ participating artists, stimulating greater visitation from arts industry representatives in the future, and boosting the WA economy through the raised tourism profile.
Ms Burgess said that the Program will also increase the number and variety of shows that will perform in future FRINGE WORLD Festivals.
“This Delegate Program is a huge win for Perth because the international delegates are hugely influential and are eager to book FRINGE WORLD shows for performances in venues worldwide. It’s a win for our artists, and a win for Perth tourism with the Program sure to become a platform for more of the artistic community to visit our Festival, which is regarded as the third largest in the world.” Ms Burgess said.
The Delegates include representatives from Europe, the UK, and the USA with further details to be announced soon.
FRINGE WORLD artists will connect with the delegates through meet and greets, and one-on-one meetings designed to facilitate touring opportunities.
The FRINGE WORLD Delegate Program runs from 9 to 15 February and along with experiencing many FRINGE WORLD shows, the international delegates will also be treated to some of the best of Perth’s hospitality and tourism experiences whilst they are in WA. The program is being presented thanks to support from the Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries,
The 2023 Festival runs from 20 January to 19 February. Get tickets now via the FRINGE WORLD website or download the FRINGE WORLD app.
FRINGE WORLD gratefully recognises the support of its partners including Principal Supporter: Lotterywest; and Government Partners: The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and The City of Perth.