Sustainability at ARTRAGE
ARTRAGE delivers vibrant cultural experiences - from FRINGE WORLD Festival to year-round creative programs while working to minimise our environmental impact.
Below is a snapshot of how sustainability is embedded across ARTRAGE’s events, spaces, operations and culture.
Our Commitment
We create bold, real-world sustainability action across everything we do.
ARTRAGE champions achievable, meaningful environmental practices within the arts and culture sector. Through strategic leadership, creative solutions and hands-on action, we continuously improve environmental practices across our operations supporting the long-term eco-wellbeing of country, community and culture.
Climate change is already impacting and reshaping our cultural landscape. Our responsibility is to respond practically, creatively and at scale.
Our Key Objectives & Climate Actions
Energy Efficiency
We’re reducing energy use behind the scenes and on the ground; working towards smarter power use across offices, venues and event sites. This includes clear operational guidelines, staff awareness and exploring renewable energy options where feasible.
Water Stewardship
We collaborate with venue partners to use water more wisely, identifying practical ways to reduce consumption across festivals, events and everyday operations.
Waste Reduction & Circularity
From reusable cups to better waste sorting, we make it easier for audiences, artists and teams to do the right thing. Clear signage, smarter packaging choices and strong partnerships help reduce waste, cut contamination and keep materials in circulation.
Sustainable Procurement
We prioritise durable, reusable and low-impact materials, working with suppliers and vendors to reduce single-use items and make better purchasing choices from the outset.
Leading by Example
We share what we learn, collaborate across the sector and support creative solutions that push sustainability forward—because a sustainable future for the arts is built together.
Climate Action in Practice at FRINGE WORLD
Sustainability isn’t just policy…it shows up on the ground, at the bar, and in the hands of our audiences.
One of FRINGE WORLD’s key waste-reduction initiatives is our partnership with Bettercup, helping eliminate single-use cups across ARTRAGE-managed venues. It’s a simple switch with a big impact, cutting waste while keeping the good times flowing.
So you can raise a cup, clink a cheers, and be part of a greener festival future.
Looking Ahead
This is a snapshot of ARTRAGE’s sustainability journey. Our progress is reviewed annually, allowing us to adapt, strengthen our approach and respond to the evolving environmental challenges facing the arts and events sector.
Our commitment is ongoing—because every choice, every performance and every audience moment shapes the future stages we present on.
A sustainable future for the arts—powered by creativity, responsibility and community.
Our commitment is ongoing—because every choice, every performance and every audience moment shapes the future stages we present on.
A sustainable future for the arts—powered by creativity, responsibility and community.